Chattogram

Chattogram

CU observes 'July Mass Uprising Day' with procession, seminar

Chittagong University is observing "July Mass Uprising Day 2025" with due solemnity today

16 spillway gates of Kaptai dam opened to ease water pressure

To reduce water pressure in Kaptai Lake, the authorities have opened all the 16 spillway gates early today

2010 militancy case: Eight including Mufti Izharul acquitted

All eight were present in court during the verdict

Young woman falls into drain after slab gives way in Ctg’s Muradpur

Passersby rushed to her aid and quickly pulled her out, preventing any major injuries

JCD leader Nasir accuses Adviser Asif of establishing 'mafia-style rule' in Muradnagar

Nasir told reporters this afternoon after visiting 13 BNP and affiliated organisation leaders and activists at Cumilla Jail

Four of a family killed as train hits auto-rickshaw

Five people, including four of a family, died when a train hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at an unauthorised level crossing in Cox’s Bazar’s Ramu upazila yesterday afternoon.

Chattogram JCD hires special train for Dhaka rally

This rally is part of Chhatra Dal's month-long programme marking the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising

Shipping agents seek 3-month delay in vessel cap

The Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association (BSAA) has urged the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to postpone a planned reduction in the number of container vessels permitted to call at the port,...

Rangpur

Rangpur

Jamaat leader removed from post for forging UNO’s signature

Acting principal of Hatibandha Model College and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Hatibandha upazila unit in Lalmonirhat, Hasen Ali, has been served a show-cause notice and removed from his party...

Two schoolgirls drown in Kurigram

Two sixth graders drowned while collecting water lilies from a pond in Kurigram's Phulbari upazila this afternoon

Two coaches of Lalmoni Express derailed after collision with commuter train

Train services on Lalmonirhat–Burimari route suspended

BRUR imposes 62-hr ban on outsiders ahead of Abu Sayed’s death anniversary

Heightened security as four interim government advisers to attend July 16 observance

BSF pushes back 31 through Lalmonirhat, Netrokona

10 were pushed back through Lalmonirhat, 21 through Netrokona

Two more BNP men arrested over Patgram Police Station attack

A total of 14 people have been arrested over the attack so far

2 killed as train hits bike in Nilphamari

Two bikers were killed as an intercity train hit their motorbike near a Nilphamari level crossing area yesterday.

Rajshahi

Rajshahi

Fresh fuel loading at Rooppur Power Plant unit-1 likely on Nov 6

IAEA pre-OSART team to arrive for inspection on August 10

Case filed against local Jubo Dal leader over vandalising bank, assaulting manager in Pabna

A local Jubo Dal leader vandalised a bank and assaulted its manager in Pabna's Chatmohar upazila this afternoon after the bank filed a loan default case against him, locals and bank officials...

Section 144 imposed at Pabna village after clash

Bera UNO said the restriction will remain in force across the village from 10:00am today to 10:00am tomorrow

1 killed, 24 houses torched after clash between two groups in Pabna

One person died and at least 24 houses were torced in Pabna's Bera upazila following a clash between two rival local groups over extension work at a mosque

Man stabs cops, ‘drowns while fleeing’

A man’s body has been found in a pond after he allegedly stabbed police officers at Saghata Police Station in Gaibandha.

Truck driver arrested over Natore road crash that killed eight people

Law enforcers last night arrested the truck driver in a case filed over the deaths of eight people, including seven members of a family, in a road crash in Natore yesterday morning

Teen stalker kills 2 women in their home

The Detective Branch (DB) of police yesterday detained the prime suspect in a case filed over the killing of an elderly woman and her granddaughter-in-law in Bogura.

From fear to defiance: How Rajshahi University stood up on July 16

First campus to drive out BCL during quota protests

Sylhet

Sylhet

Local AL leader accused in murder case escapes police custody in Habiganj

An accused in a murder cases escaped from police custody while in handcuffs in Baniachang upazila of Habiganj today

Indefinite bus strike in Sunamganj after transport workers, students clash

Public sufferings mounted after CNG-run auto-rickshaws also joined the strike, further paralysing transport in the region

Kulaura mourns NY police officer Didarul’s death in Manhattan shooting

The Bangladeshi-origin officer migrated to the US in 2009

Moulvibazar’s fallow fields turn fertile again

Over 4,200 hectares of barren land brought under cultivation

Two SAD leaders suspended for 'breaching discipline'

SAD also served show-cause notices on the two leaders

Sylhet transport owners, workers call off transport strike after 7hrs

The indefinite transport strike in Sylhet, enforced by road transport owners and workers from 6:00am today, has been called off following assurances from the local administration

Indefinite transport strike paralyses Sylhet, causes public suffering

Due to the strike, no long-distance buses left Sylhet and no buses entered the city's central terminal

Expelled SAD leader held in assault case

An expelled joint convener of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) Habiganj unit was arrested on Sunday night in connection with a case filed over assaulting people involved in SAD.

Khulna

Khulna

Satkhira resident shot at by BSF at the border, family says

He was trying to cross the border illegally, BGB official said

Man hacked to death in Khulna

A human hauler driver was hacked to death in Khulna's Digholia upazila early today

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

BSF hands over 15 Bangladeshis to BGB through Chuadanga border

Group includes 4 men, 4 women, and 7 children

College student dies of electrocution in Jashore

A student died of electrocution in Chaugachha upazila of Jashore last night

NCP leaders leave Khulna for Faridpur to join rally

Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) left Khulna this morning to join a road march and rally in Faridpur

Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in Jashore; Customs House in Benapole inundated

Most parts of Jashore town and its adjacent areas have been waterlogged after relentless rainfall over two consecutive days

34 Indian fishermen held for illegal fishing in Bay

Several species of sea fish were recovered from the trawlers

Mymensingh

Mymensingh

Mini Zoo at Zainul Abedin Park shut down

Mymensingh's district administration and city corporation jointly conducted an eviction drive at the zoo

‘Without the uprising, you wouldn’t have dreamt of polls’

Political parties would not have dreamt of an election had there been no mass uprising on August 5, said Nahid Islam, convener of National Citizen Party (NCP).

Turning life around with duck farming

Shukkur Ali's life once revolved around hardship and uncertainty

Father, son killed by lightning strike in Mymensingh

A father and son were killed by a lightning strike while sowing rice seeds in Nandail upazila of Mymensingh yesterday

Elephant found dead

A female elephant, aged approximately 20 years, was found dead in Katabari area under Sherpur’s Nalitabari upazila yesterday.

Easy bike driver dies from electrocution while charging vehicle in Netrokona

An easy bike driver died after being electrocuted while charging his vehicle in Barhatta upazila of Netrokona last night

Two killed in Mymensingh road accident

Several vehicles, including a bus, a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a human hauler, were involved in the collision

11 killed in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh

At least 11 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh yesterday

Barisal

Barisal

Mymensingh Hi-Tech Park construction stalls mid-way

The park, being built on seven acres of land in Mymensingh city, is expected to be a significant milestone in Bangladesh's ICT sector

Sohag killing: Man who crushed victim with stone arrested

Rizwan Uddin Ovi was arrested from Patuakhali area

Farmers eye good returns as guava season kicks off

However, they do not expect a sharp fall this year

Nahid demands reforms before election

Calls for AL trial, new constitution, and inclusive justice system

Murder case filed after Bhola college student's body recovered from Meghna

A murder case has been filed after the body of a college student was recovered from the Meghna River in Burirhat area of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila

Restoration effort underway for Lakutia Zamindar Palace

The restoration work for the severely dilapidated two-storey mansion commenced on May 4, according to the Barishal Divisional Museum authority.

Dhaka

Dhaka

July uprising / JU expels 64 students over attacks on protesters

Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday expelled 64 students for their involvement in attacks on protesting students of the anti-discrimination student movement between July 14 and 17 last year.

July Declaration to get constitutional recognition

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday announced the July Declaration, granting constitutional and state recognition to the 2024 student-led mass uprising.

‘Moncho 71’ launched to defend Liberation War legacy and dignity of freedom fighters

The initiative is being coordinated by Prof Abdullah Al Mahmud and senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna

5 NCP leaders vacationing in Cox's Bazar on July Uprising anniversary

Landed around 11:30am on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka

EU calls for peaceful dialogue in Bangladesh ahead of elections

Bangladesh can count on the EU’s support as it moves ahead with its democratic process, it says

The escape remembered: Manik Mia at 2:25pm

Exactly one year ago, at 2:25pm, Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh aboard a military helicopter

10 injured as fire sparks from speaker cable at 'Celebrating July 36' event

Event hosts made an announcement through the microphone at 2:17pm, asking everyone to stay calm and move away from the speaker box

Never bow to oppression, urges CA in video message

He calls on the people to build a new Bangladesh based on accountability, human rights, and justice