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Uttara Passport Office draws scrutiny amid allegations of brokers' influence, irregularities

, Dec. 14 -- The Uttara Regional Passport Office is facing renewed scrutiny after an investigation found what appears to be an entrenched network of brokers, questionable processing practices and alle... Read More


'No law can safeguard freedom if minds are corrupted': Chief Justice in farewell address

, Dec. 14 -- In his farewell address as Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday said no legal provision in the world can ensure collective freedom if society is driven by the desire f... Read More


India willing to work together with Bangladesh inspired by shared sacrifices of past: Pranay Verma

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Highlighting the importance of Dhaka-Delhi friendship, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday said they are willing to work together to fulfil the aspirations ... Read More


Faith by Sound: Mobile phone Quran lights life of Lalmonirhat woman

, Dec. 14 -- Born without sight and raised amid poverty, Hafiza Khadiza Khatun of Chinipara village in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila has memorised all 30 paras of the Holy Quran simply by listening to rec... Read More


Dialogue urges parties to prioritise rights of women and childrenin election manifestos

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- level dialogue held in Dhaka on Sunday urged political parties to prioritise women's and children's rights in their election manifestos. Seven leading national and international org... Read More


Syedpur hosts free medical camp serving over 500 patients

, Dec. 14 -- More than 500 underprivileged and needy people received free medical consultation and healthcare services at a daylong medical camp organised by Emadia Foundation in Syedpur of Nilphamari... Read More


Nation observing 'Martyred Intellectuals Day' with due respect

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- The nation is observing the 'Martyred Intellectuals Day' in a befitting manner on Sunday to commemorate the intellectuals killed systematically by Pakistan occupation forces and thei... Read More


DU admin erases images of Razakars painted at Jagannath Hall

, Dec. 14 -- The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have erased images of individuals convicted of war crimes that were painted at Jagannath Hall on the occasion of Martyred Intellectuals Day, stude... Read More


258 factories shut in a year leaving 100,000 jobless: AFWA

Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- At least 258 factories shut down over the past year, leaving more than 100,000 workers unemployed and heightening social and economic risks, according to a report by the Asia Floor W... Read More


Dhaka urges stand against hatred, violence - online and offline

, Dec. 14 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid, now in Riyadh, on Sunday said they must reject every incitement to hatred, including across digital platforms and stand against violence, intolerance an... Read More