Nearly a week after the chairman and two commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) resigned, the government has yet to begin the formal process of forming a search committee to appoint a new commission.

In a scene never witnessed before in Bangladesh’s parliamentary history, the maiden sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is likely to begin today with the speaker’s chair vacant for a brief period.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called on people to adopt preventive measures against dengue and chikungunya, announcing that a nationwide cleanliness drive will start on March 14 to safeguard people from the deadly mosquito-borne diseases.

Dr Lutfun Hossain, a retired professor of the Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and former dean of its Faculty of Fisheries, passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday, aged 84.

A bridge built over the Louhajang river in Tangail municipal town at a cost of Tk 4 crore has remained unused for five years due to the absence of approach roads, forcing residents to rely on risky makeshift ladders or take long detours.

A man was hacked to death during a factional clash between two local BNP groups in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Tuesday night.

Operations to start July 1

Unnatural death case filed

Prof Jamal Uddin is convener of DU pro-AL teachers’ panel

It was a planned attack following recent theft, he says

Deceased had severe damage in her respiratory airway

Family says 12-year-old went out for Taraweeh prayers but never returned home

Those stranded in Bahrain cannot be brought back immediately, he says

Home minister says constitutional reforms must come through parliament

All 23 bamboo mahals across four forest ranges in the district are currently without leases, creating opportunities for organised groups to cut bamboo illegally

Parliament and home minister face a critical test in restoring human rights protections, he says

14-year-old was struck while crossing the road in Tejgaon industrial area

Jamaat wants opposition-entitled positions to be filled based on full implementation of July reform proposals, he says

Among the 36 accused, eight are in jail

Convicts fined Tk 1 lakh each; another acquitted