Civil society leaders submit memorandum seeking probe into circumstances of his resignation

Doctors warn of nationwide action if government fails to open talks

The highest level of alert has been issued across the border area

Recognition cites her administrative performance and contributions to primary education

Seven more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the fatalities from the disease and symptoms in Bangladesh to 620.

A bipartisan parliamentary committee yesterday recommended building a 90-day strategic fuel reserve, diversifying import sources and accelerating domestic energy development, as the recent global energy turmoil is a wake-up call for Bangladesh’s long-term energy security.

Former Jahangirnagar University professor Anu Muhammad yesterday demanded that the government scrap the trade deal with the United States, signed on February 9 this year, alleging that it would only protect US corporate interests and bring no benefit to the Bangladeshi people.

The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of violence as the war reached its 100th day yesterday with no end in sight.

At least 402 people were killed and 1,294 injured in 394 road accidents across the country during Eid-ul-Azha journeys between May 21 and June 4, said Jatri Kalyan Samity in a report.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan’s Punakha yesterday night, with tremors felt in several districts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka.

The second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, also the budget session for the 2026-27 fiscal year, began yesterday and will continue until July 9.

Lawmakers yesterday criticised the government in parliament over prolonged power cuts in their constituencies.

Intern doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital (SOMCH) and Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) began an indefinite work abstention from yesterday morning to press home their six-point demand.

Mental health challenges faced by people injured during the July 2024 mass uprising remain largely overlooked despite growing attention to their physical rehabilitation, speakers said at a workshop in the capital yesterday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called for developing a skills-and technology-based, practical, and job-oriented education system in the country instead of a certificate-based one.

Communication between Dhobaura upazila and Mymensingh city through Tarakanda remained snapped after a Bailey bridge over the Kangsha river in Dhobaura collapsed yesterday morning.

Dhanmondi Lake will not be allowed to be used for commercial purposes under any circumstances, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said yesterday.

A concrete bridge in the Kaerchak area of Moulvibazar’s Kulaura upazila has been lying unused for seven years as approach roads on both ends are yet to be constructed.

Police yesterday detained a 68-year-old man on charges of attempting to rape a six-year-old girl in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet.

Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury will constitute a dedicated High Court bench to hear death references and appeals in cases involving crimes against women and children, including cases similar to that of the rape and murder of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter.