Truck slams into bus in southern India, killing at least 20 people
At least 20 people were killed and around two dozen others injured early Monday when a truck loaded with concrete stone chips crashed into a passenger bus in southern India,…
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Primary teachers set for indefinite sit-in over grade, promotion issues
Assistant teachers of government primary schools have announced an indefinite sit-in at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar starting November 8, pressing for a three-point charter of demands. They are calling for…
Business environment won’t improve without elected govt
The country’s top business leaders have commented that without an elected government, stability will not return to the business environment. According to them, economic reforms will not be effective without…
A city choking on its own neglect
A car races down the elevated expressway. Its passengers admire the city lights, one hand clutching a phone to film the view. An empty packet of chips flies out the…
ISPs fear 20% price hike under new BTRC policy
Internet service providers (ISPs) have warned that proposed changes to telecom regulations could increase broadband costs for consumers by up to 20% and raise the operating expenses of fixed-line internet…
120 Bangladeshis deported from Italy in 2025
A total of 120 Bangladeshis have been sent back from Italy so far this year as part of the country’s measures to combat illegal immigration, according to the Italian Embassy…
Mirpur DOHS Animal Welfare Society launches fifth CNVR campaign to protect stray dogs
The Mirpur DOHS Animal Welfare Society (MDAWS), a voluntary animal welfare organization, in collaboration with Mirpur DOHS Parishad, launched the fifth round of its CNVR (Catch–Neuter–Vaccinate–Release) campaign on Monday to…
Land senior secretary pledges pro-people services
Land Ministry Senior Secretary ASM Saleh Ahmed today said automated land services is one of the main steps in modernizing the land administration system. “Through this system, citizens are now…
Export earnings drop for third straight month in October
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports achieved a slight growth in the first four months (July-October) of the current 2025-26 fiscal year, but exports have declined for three consecutive months. According to the…
Ebtedayee teachers’ protest enters 22nd day; demands for nationalization persist
The ongoing movement by Ebtedayee madrasa teachers entered its 22nd consecutive day on Monday, as teachers continued their sit-in in front of the National Press Club, demanding the nationalization of…