Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar yesterday called for enacting two separate laws on lawmakers’ code of conduct and special privileges.

Female students at Jahangirnagar University yesterday staged an overnight sit-in in front of the vice-chancellor’s residence, demanding the resignation of Proctor Prof AKM Rashidul Alam after the suspect in an attempted rape and murder of a female student could not be arrested even after 48 hours.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the party’s movement would continue both in parliament and on the streets against what he termed “the government’s deception and betrayal”.

Mizanur Rahman Sinha, a former state minister for health, passed away in Singapore early yesterday. He was 82.

Eight projects have been identified for repurposing, and officials expect funds by June once respective ministries complete technical procedures and send proposals to the WB

Business leaders and economists yesterday called for a fear-free, transparent tax environment, urging the government to broaden the tax base rather than repeatedly burden compliant taxpayers.

Twenty-six garment exporters based in Narayanganj have alleged that Premier Bank officials created fake sales contracts and fraudulent LCs in the companies’ names at the local branch, burdening them with Tk 3,081 crore in “illegal” loans.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the prospect of maintaining good relations with India largely depends on the renewal of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, also known as the Farakka Treaty.

Persistent inflation is eroding consumer spending power and affecting businesses across the board, according to a study by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

Family claims four-year-old was killed; police investigating

Devotee alleges assault, vandalism and theft during night prayers

Opposition leader says ignoring referendum verdict insults people

Accused Abdus Samad, ward 9 Jamaat ameer, claims rice belonged to brother

The Sudanese leader commends president’s prudent leadership during Bangladesh's recent critical times

Accused remains absconding

Four ministers inspect mega projects in the port city

Rescue attempts fail as locals cite riverbed changes from sand extraction

Asks Jamaat‑e‑Islami and Islamist parties to clarify stance on diversity and independence spirit

Authorities brace for heavy Eid traffic

Says Tarique Rahman after inaugurating the re-excavation of historic Khorddo Khal canal in Chandpur