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Progress is impossible without empowering women: Adviser Khalid

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- National progress cannot be achieved without the full participation and empowerment of women, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain said on Wednesday. "We cannot move f... Read More


Pallabi Jubo Dal leader murder: RAB arrests two top suspects including alleged mastermind 'Patha Sohel'

DHAKA, Nov. 19 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-4) has arrested two top suspects in the murder of Golam Kibria (50), member secretary of the Jubo Dal's Pallabi unit. The arrestees are the alleged m... Read More


Climate change: Road march held in Satkhira demanding climate justice

, Nov. 19 -- A group of environmentalists in Satkhira staged a road march demanding climate justice and establishment of a specialised institution to address climate impacts and protect Bangladesh's c... Read More


Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'moderate' this morning

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 79 at 9:50 am this morning (November 19, 2025... Read More


PKSF holds policy dialogue on fisheries market

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Surplus fish production, shifting food habits, and a rising preference among young consumers for ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat items have fueled rapid growth in Bangladesh's market ... Read More


Dhaka-Aricha highway remained suspended for 3-hrs as brick kiln workers block road

, Nov. 19 -- Aricha highway remained suspended for three houses as the workers of different brick kilns blocked the highway protesting the government decision to dismantle the brick kilns and declared... Read More


100 rooms of a colony burned to ashes in Gazipur

Gazipur, Nov. 19 -- At least 100 rooms of a tin shed colony were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out in the Jorun area of Konabari in Gazipur. The fire started at 5 pm on Wednesday in a room o... Read More


EU lauds Labour Law revision; seeks swift post-election action

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The European Union (EU) has welcomed the revision of the Bangladesh Labour Act by the interim government, saying this is a crucial step toward stronger labour rights and part and par... Read More


Over 50 injured in Sirajganj clash over local dominance

Sirajganj, Nov. 19 -- At least 50 people were injured in a three-day clash in Sirajganj municipality over local dominance. Among the injured, 26 were admitted to hospitals and clinics. Inspector (In... Read More


BNP demands ROs, AROs from EC's staff 'for a qualitative change in politics'

, Nov. 19 -- BNP on Wednesday demanded the Election Commission to appoint returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs) from the EC's own staff in the elections to bring a positive ... Read More