Ahead of local government elections, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it plans to amend the definition of law enforcement agencies to include the Armed Forces Division to address any untoward situations during the polls.

Calling on party leaders and activists to remain vigilant, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said no “hybrids” or infiltrators should be allowed into the party under any circumstances.

After more than a week of relentless downpours, rains somewhat eased in Chattogram region yesterday, slowly revealing the scale of the devastation as flood‑hit families start returning to damaged homes, ruined farmland, and battered businesses.

Uncertainty over constitutional reforms deepened yesterday as opposition MPs walked out in protest at the formation of a special parliamentary committee, insisting that the reforms be carried out through a council outlined in the July charter.

Inter‑Education Board defends exam schedule

Three commissioners to visit the three countries to inaugurate facilities

Board committee says a nationwide postponement would disrupt results, university admissions and the academic calendar

The proposed framework would clarify assessment, recovery and payment

Govt has already requested India to hand over Hasina under the extradition treaty

DSCC says repairs may take around 10 days

Rivers fall below danger level as thousands return to mud-filled homes amid food and safe drinking water shortages

Anindya Islam says flood evacuees may return home within three days

Persistent rain has left large parts of Dhaka waterlogged, disrupting traffic and making daily commutes difficult for office-goers, students and other commuters across the capital

Hundreds of volunteers to assist law enforcers during the festival

Teachers credit disciplined study habits and strong family support for the sisters' success

Candidates wade through knee- to waist-deep water as 138mm rainfall inundates large parts of the city

Tarique Rahman seeks public support to expand ‘Family Card’ programme and build an inclusive society

Calls on people to care for saplings

Rights group urges Bangladesh, UN and donors to reduce overcrowding and restore funding for safer shelters and disaster mitigation

Tarique Rahman to attend tree plantation programmes and exchange views with BNP leaders