Police have arrested six people and filed a case over the recovery of chemicals, explosives, and bomb-making materials from Ummal Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj following an explosion there on Friday morning.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure all forms of cyber security ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

River and road communications in different parts of the country were severely disrupted due to dense fog amid the ongoing cold spell yesterday.

Children’s safety in Bangladesh is increasingly under threat due to rising incidents of rape, murder and abuse, according to a study based on reports published in national and local newspapers.

With the new academic year just two days away, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has yet to distribute more than 40 percent of the 21.43 crore textbooks for secondary-level students, leaving many to begin classes without a full set of books.

Testifying before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 for the second consecutive day yesterday, the investigation officer (IO) in the case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during last year’s July uprising said the involvement of 30 accused in the crimes against humanity case has been proven at the primary level.

Leaders and activists of Inqilab Moncho blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka yesterday afternoon as part of their “all-out blockade” programme in divisional cities, including Chattogram, Cumilla, Barishal, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet, demanding justice for slain leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.

Party has fielded 243 candidates, he says

New date has not been announced

Victims lured with false promises of jobs abroad

Nahid Islam says about joining Jamaat-led alliance

BNP acting chairman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6

Being neutral is the most prudent option in times of 'cold war', says former adviser

Suspension effective from 6:00pm today until further notice

Administrative action must be taken against student leaders involved in provocation or direct attacks, it says

Case will be transferred to speedy trial tribunal

NCP will also inform the media about their decision, he says

They have been taken to BGB custody

Report urges political commitment and stronger action to protect children from violence

EC approves his inclusion in the voter list