Massive plan afoot to grow jute in Khulna region

KHULNA, May 26: Farmers have taken extensive plans to bring a vast tract of land into jute cultivation in Khulna region and grow the cash crop on a massive scale this season.Jute is a cash crop which is known as...

Manikganj Town Bazar faces sanitation crisis

MANIKGANJ, May 26: Town Bazar of Manikganj Municipality is one of the busiest and largest commercial hubs in the district where thousands of people come every day to shop.However, poor sanitation and drainage have become major concerns for traders and...

SC verdict on Jamaat leader Azharul's appeal today

The Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a case over crimes against humanity today (Tuesday), reports UNB.A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led...

BNP's youth bodies to hold 'big' rally in city

The three affiliates of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold a 'big' rally in front of the party's Nayapaltan central office in the capital tomorrow.BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will virtually join the rally as the chief guest, while the...

BNP leader gunned down in Badda

Kamrul Ahsan Sadhan, joint convener of the BNP's Gulshan thana unit, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the capital's Middle Badda area on Monday night. According to police and witnesses, the incident took place around 10:06pm near a tea...

HC set to deliver verdict tomorrow

The High Court (HC) has fixed tomorrow (Wednesday) for delivering its judgment in the appeal plea filed by Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, challenging her three-year jail sentence in a graft case, report agencies.The bench...

Parties close to consensus on key reforms: Ali Riaz

Political parties are nearing a consensus on several key reform proposals, including the restoration of the caretaker government, introduction of a bicameral parliament and reservation of 100 seats for women in Parliament, reports UNB.Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission...

Ishraque sends notice to LGRD ministry for oath

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has served a reminder legal notice to the LGRD ministry, seeking sworn-in as Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor.Ishraque sent the notice through his counsel Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, also a BNP leader and president...

Media can't play due role until democracy is restored: Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said delays in holding a free and fair national election to restore democracy will further deepen the ongoing crisis in the country. "We want to bring back democratic order in Bangladesh...

Weather (2025-05-27)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country...

Ekushey Padak winning singer Fatema Tuz Zohra rendered Nazrul songs

Ekushey Padak winning singer Fatema Tuz Zohra rendered Nazrul songs at a programme on Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) campus in the capital on Sunday, marking the 126th birth anniversary of the National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Dr Noura El Sayed Rodríguez speaking at a workshop

Education and language specialist Dr Noura El Sayed Rodríguez speaking at a workshop - on AI and digital tools in teaching of foreign languages - on BRAC University campus in the capital recently.

First-grader dies after being hit by BRTC bus in city

A seven-year-old schoolgirl died after being hit by a BRTC bus while crossing the road at Kamalapur intersection in the capital's Motijheel area on Monday morning, reports UNB.The deceased is Roshni Pal, a first-grade student of Motijheel Government Model School...

JCD stages sit-in, demands removal of DU VC

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders and activists staged a sit-in in front of the Dhaka University (DU) administrative building on Monday, demanding resignation of the DU vice-chancellor (VC) and the proctor.The demonstration began at 12:00pm, chanting slogans for resignation of...

Probe committee submits report

The committee formed to investigate the murder of Dhaka University (DU) student Shahriar Alam Shammo submitted its report to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan at his office on Monday. Committee Convener Dr. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, DU Proctor and Associate...

DU facilitates admission for July uprising victims' families

Family members of the July anti-discrimination student uprising martyrs and those injured during the movement will get special admission facilities at Dhaka University for the current academic year. The decision was taken at a recent deans meeting of the university,...

Eid-ul-Azha economy poised to exceed Tk 1.0t: Farida

The economic activities surrounding Eid-ul-Azha this year are projected to exceed Tk 1.0 trillion, said Farida Akhter, adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), on Monday.She made the remark while addressing a seminar titled "Sacrificial Festival with Domestic...

Stephen Schneck, Chair of the USCIRF, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

Stephen Schneck, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — PID

Experts suggest reviewing concept of GRB for operational allocation in budget

As the current economic recession continues to hurt women disproportionately, speakers at a consultation have stressed on reviewing the concept of gender-responsive budget (GRB) for operational allocation in the upcoming budget to ensure inclusive women development in the era of...

Hamas accepts US Gaza truce proposal

GAZA CITY, May 26 (AFP): A Hamas source said the group had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal presented by mediators that reportedly involves the releasing of 10 hostages in two batches and a 70-day truce.The outline of the new potential...

Conventional banks outperform Islamic counterparts

Bangladesh's banking sector witnessed steady growth from January 2024 to January 2025, with key financial indicators like deposit, investment, and asset of conventional banks outperforming Islamic ones. According to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB), though both segment s showed positive...

Govt moves to finalise labour law reforms in line with international standards

The government has initiated a move to incorporate possible recommendations made by Labour Reform Commission into the amendments to the labour law, aiming to bring about long-awaited changes in line with the international standards, sources said.The Ministry of Labour and...

Industries getting increased gas supply

Gas feeding to industries increased 21 per cent year on year during the past four months to April, official data showed Monday, amid industrialists' urge for adequate fuel to run factories.Average gas supply to industries during the first four months...

Commited to safeguarding it for all: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said they are committed to safeguarding the religious freedom of every citizen of the country, reports UNB. He said this when Stephen Schneck, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF),...

Planning Adviser stresses Ctg port's potential as 'strategic trade hub'

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud has underscored the potential of Chittagong Port as a strategic hub for trade and commerce for regions, especially for India's northeastern region.He said the port could facilitate the export of goods from that area while also...

Misuse of funds shrinks returns

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said a massive investment had been made in development projects over the years but the rate of return is very low due to the misuse of money."Internal rate of return (IRR), net project...

Prayer Timings (2025-05-27)

EPA, budget support main focus in Yunus-Ishiba meet

Budget support, Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), infrastructure development, security, regional and international affairs, including Rohingya issues, will be high on the agenda during the bilateral meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo...

Employees to continue work abstention

Government employees of Bangladesh Secretariat threatened on Sunday that they would not return to their respective work until withdrawal of the draft of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. President of Bangladesh Secretariat Officials and Employees United Council Md Badiul...

Army says it works with govt in unison

Bangladesh Army has said the military is working together with the government, abiding by government directives.This was stated by Bangladesh Army's Operations Director, Brigadier-General M. Nazim-ud-Daula, on Monday, reports BSS. "We (the government and army) are working to help each...