Man's body recovered from Hatirjheel

The deceased is AJM Lutfe Rabbani, 68, a retired engineer
17 October 2025

Malibagh mall burglary was a planned heist

For nearly three months, a gang quietly watched, calculated, and waited for the right time to strike at Sompa Jewellers in Fortune Shopping Complex in Dhaka’s Malibagh.
17 October 2025

Khaleda returns home from hospital

She was admitted to the hospital in the early hours of Thursday and underwent several medical tests as advised by her medical board
17 October 2025

Tripura killings: Dhaka wants impartial investigation

Bangladesh has called on the Indian government to launch an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation into the killing of three Bangladeshis by mob in India’s Tripura State on October 15.
17 October 2025

MPO teachers begin hunger strike

Over 100 teachers and staffers from non-government educational institutions under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, who have been demonstrating for several days to press their three-point demand, began a hunger strike until death yesterday.
17 October 2025
17 October 2025

United, we’ll move towards February polls: Yunus

Urging political leaders to hold talks for a fair and festive election, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the signing of the “July National Charter 2025” symbolises unity, which will guide the nation towards the upcoming national election.
17 October 2025

Rucsu too goes to Shibir

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Sommilito Shikkharthi Jote has swept the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) election, securing 20 out of 23 central posts in the first such polls held in 35 years.
17 October 2025

Some parties deceived people by signing July charter: Nahid

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said that some political parties were deceiving people in the name of national consensus by signing the July Charter.
17 October 2025

East Senpara turning into a ‘chemical colony’

Right under the authorities’ noses, chemical warehouses and small factories are operating in full swing in Mirpur’s densely populated residential areas, defying safety regulations and gambling with thousands of lives.
17 October 2025

July charter signed, NCP stays away

The event was marked by protests from a group calling itself July Warriors, who demanded formal recognition in the charter
17 October 2025

Police break up July Warriors’ protests

The signing day of the July charter, hailed by the government as historic, was marred by protests from groups calling themselves the “July Warriors.”
17 October 2025

Lethal gas found in gutted Mirpur warehouse

Toxic hydrogen sulphide gas at “immediately lethal” levels was detected yesterday inside the burnt chemical warehouse in Mirpur’s Shialbari, where smoke was still billowing more than 72 hours after a blaze killed at least 16 people.
17 October 2025

Last-minute changes: Proclamation of independence retained

The National Consensus Commission yesterday made last-minute changes to the July charter, retaining the Proclamation of Independence in the constitution and adding provisions for legal indemnity for July uprising activists.
17 October 2025

Kamini Bhaban in Sreemangal: Once a cultural hub, now a forgotten ruin

A 350-year-old zamindar residence in Bangaon village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar now lies in ruins, its rich history fading into oblivion due to years of neglect and abandonment.
17 October 2025

Container transport disrupted at Ctg port amid strike over entry fee hike

Truck, van owners announce indefinite strike from tomorrow
17 October 2025

Factory gutted in CEPZ blaze lacked fire safety

Say officials; fire brought under control after 17 hours
17 October 2025

South Korea pledges to share development experience with Bangladesh

KOICA marks 30 years of partnership in Bangladesh
17 October 2025

‘July fighters’ protest in Kishoreganj over police action in Dhaka

A group of “July fighters” held a demonstration in Kishoreganj town this afternoon in protest against the police action that dispersed fellow fighters at Jatiya Sangsad premises on Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue..Witnesses said the protesters took to the streets near Kishoreganj Model Police Sta
17 October 2025

Mirpur factory fire: ‘Immediately lethal’ toxic gas found in warehouse

Despite danger, grieving families still gathering at the site looking for loved ones
17 October 2025