Exclusive

Publication

Byline

State reform dialogue must conclude by July 31: Prof Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 27 -- Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said the ongoing dialogue on state reforms must conclude by July 31 under any circumstances. "We must finish ... Read More


Student leader among five held for extortion at former MP's home

Dhaka, July 27 -- Police detained five individuals, including leader of student groups, on charges of extortion after they allegedly demanded Tk 50 lakh from former reserved seat lawmaker Shammi Ahmed... Read More


Depression weakens into well-marked low: BMD

Dhaka, July 27 -- The Depression over Jharkhand and adjoining area moved west-northwesterly direction, weakened into a well-marked low over Madhya Pradesh and adjoining area, according to Bangladesh M... Read More


Bus ploughs into audiences at football match in Cumilla; one killed, five injured

Cumilla, July 27 -- A passenger bus lost control and ran over spectators during a football match in Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla on Saturday afternoon, leaving one dead and five others injured. The ... Read More


Prof Yunus visits Burn Institute to enquire about jet crash victims

Dhaka, July 27 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus visited the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Saturday night to enquire about the treatment of those injured in the recent plan... Read More


10 injured in attack on BNP rally in Chandpur's Kachua

Chandpur, July 27 -- At least 10 people were injured when a BNP-backed mass rally came under attack in Kachua upazila of Chandpur on Saturday afternoon. According to local sources, the rally was orga... Read More


BNP submits audit report to EC; shows surplus proceeds of over Tk 10.85cr

Dhaka, July 27 -- BNP on Sunday submitted its financial report for the 2024 calendar year to the Election Commission (EC), showing a surplus 'income' of over Tk 10.85 crore. According to the report, ... Read More


Bangladesh needs to adapt strategically in order to navigate complex challenges of 2025: ICCB

Dhaka, July 27 -- As the world continues to face a volatile mix of geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and economic disruptions, a leading Chamber on Saturday underscored the urgent need for Banglad... Read More


Documentary sheds light on climate threats to wheat cultivation in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 27 -- A new documentary titled "Climate Change: Wheat Blast Disease in Bangladesh" has explored the future of wheat cultivation under adverse climatic conditions in Bangladesh. Directed b... Read More


Reform dialogue resumes; formation of police commission among agenda

Dhaka, July 27 -- The National Consensus Commission started the 19th day of its second-round dialogue with political parties on Sunday morning to reach a decision on important reform issues, including... Read More