All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Environmental organisations yesterday urged the government to scrap the proposed Tk 5,745-crore North Dhaka 42.5-megawatt waste-to-energy (WtE) project in Aminbazar, alleging that it would impose a heavy financial burden, worsen air pollution, and undermine sustainable waste management.

At least three key rural roads have been washed away by strong flood currents in Phulbari and Nageshwari upazilas of Kurigram and Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat, leaving more than 5,000 people facing hardship.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to US President Donald Trump, pledging continued cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties, as the United States marks its 250th Independence Day.

Veteran journalist and educator Shahed Kamal passed away last night. He was 85.

The Awami League will be tried as a political party, and investigations are under way and legal proceedings are expected to begin soon, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday said the United States wants to further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday vowed to ensure justice for the July uprising victims, but stressed that due process must be followed so that no one faces injustice in the name of justice.

Forest conservationists and tree rights campaigners yesterday alleged that rubber plantations, social forestry, eco-parks and development projects have been destroying Bangladesh’s forests since the British era, a process they say continues today.

The report identified 68 audit objections unresolved over the last three fiscal years, of which 48 were classified as Serious Financial Irregularities.

Bangladesh must pursue a foreign policy based on “strategic pragmatism” and national interest while avoiding alignment with any geopolitical blocs, said foreign policy experts and policymakers yesterday.

Japanese firms see promise in Bangladesh, but they attach great importance to economic, political, and social stability, said Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

When a recent earthquake shook Dhaka, Mohammad Mustakim, a resident of Chawkbazar, rushed out of his second-floor apartment and joined his neighbours on the street after the tremor stopped.

Family members and locals recover the bodies after they fail to resurface

Says govt to set up 50-bed dialysis centres at all medical college hospitals

Son of poet Sufia Kamal, he began his journalism career in 1957

Extends greetings on occasion of US Independence Day, highlights progress in trade, energy and investment

Finance minister says budget prepared considering the potential of every region

They also called for prioritising national interest, avoiding alignment with competing geopolitical blocs

LGRD minister calls for social resistance against drugs, gambling, dowry and child marriage