The government has decided to form a 10-member parliamentary committee comprising ruling and opposition MPs to address the ongoing fuel situation.

The government yesterday raised bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre following the recent hike in diesel prices, although the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners’ Association submitted a note of dissent over the decision.

Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday set May 11 to begin arguments in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July uprising, involving four absconding Awami League leaders.

The government has taken an initiative to establish a dedicated cell under the Prime Minister’s Office to combat cyberbullying and strengthen digital safety, according to sources at the PMO.

A Bangladesh Betar employee was arrested yesterday in connection with the assault of a 14-year-old boy in Ashulia, after a video showing him being beaten with sticks went viral on social media.

The Rooppur nuclear power plant will finally begin operational activities with a fuel‑loading ceremony on April 28, marking the debut of unit-1 of the nuclear facility.

He was appointed a UGC member after the July Uprising

Outlines vacancies across schools, technical institutions, and madrasas

Health authority directs hospitals to arrange extra beds; referral allowed only for specialised treatment

Viral video sparks outrage; UNO denies allegations

Shahidullah Hall provost calls meeting for mediation

State minister highlights trade, diplomacy and cooperation at Dakar security forum

Symbols will be allocated on April 30, with the final list to follow

Fare hike applies only to diesel-run buses, not to CNG-run buses

Aid shipment sent via Red Crescent after decision of PM Tarique Rahman

He has not been included in 63 newly reconstituted benches

Police recover blade, probe underway

Authorities urge commuters to take alternative routes for two days

Even after around one and half years since a High Court directive, the taskforce formed by the government has yet to come up with any breakthrough in its investigation into the killings of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi.