Police say the incident occurred at an under-construction building in Sarail upazila

Speakers at pre-budget briefing warn of weak implementation, inequality and rising climate risks in water and sanitation sector

Intelligence reports warn of possible protests before Eid

Former adviser says Awami League’s return is linked to political, cultural and institutional shifts after July uprising

Officer undergoing treatment at Central Police Hospital; investigation ongoing

Commissioner outlines crackdown on crime, teen gangs and mob culture in first briefing

Bangladesh complete 2–0 whitewash, rise to 5th in World Test Championship table

Both sides pledge cooperation in ICT, AI and industrial training

Tarique Rahman attends colourful event at Ansar-VDP Academy in Gazipur

Police say several hundred NASSA Group workers have been demonstrating since 10am, bringing traffic to a standstill

EU-funded initiative aims to institutionalise anticipatory action and protect vulnerable communities

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday criticised the draft National Human Rights Commission Act 2026, saying it could make the rights body dependent on the government and law enforcement agencies while dealing with allegations against members of the agencies.

Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami, opposition party, has moved closer to forming a shadow cabinet designed to offer constructive criticism of government decisions and present alternative policy proposals, say several senior leaders of the party.

The newly appointed vice-chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur has yet to enter the campus, even five days after his appointment, due to ongoing student protests.

Twenty-three citizens, including rights activists, lawyers, academics and journalists, yesterday protested the renaming of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Park in the capital’s Gulshan and the decision to hand over its management to Gulshan Youth Club.

Ahead of the national budget for FY2026–27, policy experts and rights activists at a dialogue yesterday called for an urgent overhaul of funding mechanisms to combat violence against women.

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) yesterday demanded decisive action from the government against owners and groups who looted money from banks, warning that the overall financial cushion against bad loans has declined to an alarming level.

The government is preparing to hold elections to local government bodies in phases, beginning this September-October and continuing into early next year.

Cultural platform Gems of Nazrul marked its 10th anniversary yesterday by announcing a nationwide Nazrul Sangeet talent hunt to discover young performers for the national stage.

An elite force, whether the Rapid Action Battalion or another, would continue to operate under well-defined laws, as it is necessary for the state, said Zahed Ur Rahman, adviser to the prime minister on information and broadcasting affairs, yesterday.