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Chicken prices drop but vegetables, eggs costly

Dhaka, May 9 -- Prices of nearly all essentials in Dhaka's kitchen markets have either remained high or surged over the past week, except chicken. Vendors and customers cited the "heatwave" sweeping ... Read More


Awami League ban demand: Protest continues in front of Jamuna, gathering after Jummah prayers

Dhaka, May 9 -- NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has announced a mass gathering in front of the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, to demand a ban on the Awami... Read More


Protesters flock to 'gathering point' near Jamuna to push for Awami League ban

Dhaka, May 9 -- Protesters who gathered in front of the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, have started gathering in front of a temporary stage set up nearby to con... Read More


Bangladesh must navigate a dangerous diplomatic tightrope amid India-Pakistan conflict, warns ex-ambassador Munshi Faiz

Dhaka, May 9 -- As India and Pakistan teeter on the brink of war, top government functionaries in Bangladesh must tread carefully in diplomatic relations-or risk being pulled into the crossfire, warns... Read More


Bangladesh must tread carefully amid India-Pakistan conflict to avoid diplomatic pitfalls, warns Ambassador Munshi Faiz

Dhaka, May 9 -- As India and Pakistan teeter on the brink of war, top government functionaries in Bangladesh must tread carefully in diplomatic relations-or risk being pulled into the crossfire, warns... Read More


'Do we actually value honest politics?' asks ex-mayor Ivy before arrest

Dhaka, May 9 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has expressed her disappointment ahead of her arrest. She said, "Am I a tyrant? Have I killed or extorted? Do I have a recor... Read More


Police vehicle carrying Ivy attacked, improvised explosives detonated

Dhaka, May 9 -- A police van carrying former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has been attacked as it was taking her away. Brickbats were thrown at the vehicle and improvised explos... Read More


Police arrest former Narayanganj mayor Ivy

Dhaka, May 9 -- Police have arrested former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy. The three-time mayor got onto a police car around 5:45am on Friday from her Deobhog home after keeping... Read More


Critical Mahmood, EU collaborate for greener, sustainable future in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 9 -- The European Union (EU) and Bangladeshi artist Critical Mahmood have launched the "I've Got the Power" campaign to celebrate a partnership between Bangladesh and the EU for a greener, ... Read More


Investigation report on 'genocide' charges against Hasina likely on Monday, says chief prosecutor

Dhaka, May 9 -- The International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) investigation agency is expected to file its report on alleged genocide charges against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Chief... Read More