Deadline day arrives with parties still apart on July Charter
The deadline for political parties to reach a consensus on how to implement the July National Charter expires on Monday, with no visible progress toward unity. Despite a week of…
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Metro rail staff’s leaves cancelled until further notice
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has cancelled all leaves for its officials and employees until further notice. The order, signed by DMTCL Director (Administration) AKM Khairul Alam on…
Primary teachers call off strike following govt assurance
Leaders of primary school teachers have called off their work abstention following assurances from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education that their demands will be communicated to the Finance…
Govt appoints new DCs in 14 more districts
The government has appointed new Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in 14 more districts. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification to this effect on Sunday evening. The new postings include…
Late filmmaker Zahir Raihan’s son Topu to contest polls from Dhaka-17
Topu Raihan, son of the late writer and filmmaker Zahir Raihan, has announced that he will contest the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Dhaka-17. He made the announcement at a…
Tarek ends hunger strike after assurances from BNP’s Salahuddin
Tarek Rahman, member secretary of Aam Janatar Dal, ended his hunger strike following assurances from BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, who later arranged for him to be taken to…
Fascism will be abolished under Tarique Rahman’s leadership
In his first political speech after joining the BNP, Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho on Sunday said the fascist system will be permanently abolished under the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman…
Bangladesh approves import of 50,000 tons of non-Basmati rice
The government has approved the procurement of 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice for the 2025–26 fiscal year through an international open tender. The proposal received approval from the Advisers…
Ram Krishna stars for Bangladesh in qualification round
Bangladesh’s Ram Krishna Saha secured sixth position in the qualification round of the Recurve Men’s event at the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 at the National Stadium, Dhaka on Sunday.…
6 more die of dengue; 1,195 hospitalized in 24hrs
The dengue situation in Bangladesh continues to worsen, with six more deaths and 1,195 new hospitalizations recorded across the country in the 24 hours till Sunday morning. According to the…