LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the local government elections may begin in phases from September or October.

The ACC has prepared the necessary documents to initiate the return of former IGP Benazir Ahmed, who was arrested by Dubai Police in the United Arab Emirates.

A former Islami Chhatra Shibir leader yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that police shot him and another activist in the legs after arresting them in Jashore in 2016.

Speakers at the 3rd Annual Community of Practice Network Convention 2026 yesterday called for greater recognition of women’s leadership, local knowledge, unpaid care work, and contributions to climate adaptation, agriculture and sustainable development.

Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on June 26 as the Muharram moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky yesterday.

Prime Minister’s Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman yesterday said he decided to return from Delhi airport in an immediate protest against the treatment he received at the hands of Indian immigration authorities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged journalists to criticise constructively while avoiding sensationalism.

Distressed loans in the banking sector soared 44.3 percent year-on-year to a record Tk 10,91,848 crore in 2025, reflecting the sector’s deepening fragility.

The Narayanganj administration yesterday halted the excavation of soil near the pillars of a Padma rail link bridge in Aliganj, Fatullah, following locals’ concerns that the work could harm the structure.

A Cumilla Court yesterday sent expelled Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Jisan Mia Pradhan to jail in a case filed over the alleged rape of a woman and forced abortion.

One more person died from suspected measles in the country in the 24 hours until yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports BSS.

PM says criticism should serve public interest

Muharram moon sighted in Bangladesh sky

Locals apprehended 42-year-old man and handed him over to police

No official confirmation as relatives allege the men were deceived by brokers and handed over to the Russian military

Student organisations reject verdict, calling it inadequate

Speaker says he would review the rules of procedure

LGRD minister says government committed to media independence, warns of efforts to destabilise law and order

Says incident should not affect future bilateral relations

Prof Jamalunnessa to replace Sheikh Mohiuddin; foundation says it is undertaking major reforms