Parliament yesterday unanimously passed the Gambling Prevention Bill, aimed at curbing gambling and online betting, including sports and casino wagers.

A newly constructed 5.5-kilometre road in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila has subsided along a nearly one-kilometre stretch barely a few months after its completion.

Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque yesterday secured ad-interim bail from the High Court in a murder case, clearing the way for his release from jail.

The Supreme Court yesterday scrapped the candidacy of BNP candidate for the Chattogram-4 constituency Aslam Chowdhury in the 13th parliamentary election, citing his defaulted loans.

Grassroots women leaders yesterday called for greater gender inclusion in Bangladesh’s renewable energy policies, saying the country’s energy transition cannot be just or sustainable unless women’s experiences, realities and leadership are reflected in policy and practice.

Mustafa Monwar, whose art helped define the Central Shaheed Minar, returned yesterday to the monument one last time as the nation bade farewell to one of its most beloved cultural figures.

Dhaka University has approved a Tk 1,033.21 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with no research allocation from the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the first time.

The wait for justice is likely to grow longer in the case of the Holey Artisan militant attack that claimed the lives of 22 people, including 17 foreign nationals, nine years ago.

The trend has raised concerns among officials about an imbalance in the administrative hierarchy.

Police arrest two after victim’s brother files murder case

Officer removed from media duty after altered arrest photo was sent to journalists

Workers report dizziness, breathing difficulties and vomiting; some admitted to hospitals

Authorities launch probe as injured infant is transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Ranger among those hurt as officials allege locals assaulted them while removing illegal structures

Party to hold nationwide events, press three demands during observance

New AI-powered cameras installed on Lake Road as DMP plans to expand the technology to more key intersections across the capital

Declining flows, pollution and destructive fishing practices are pushing one of Bangladesh's richest river ecosystems towards crisis

56-foot carcass renews concern over marine ecosystem and biodiversity

Fate of the constituency awaits full verdict

20,000 families stranded in northern region; Dharla swelling raises fresh concerns