Greece battles wildfires across country

ATHENS, July 27 (Reuters): Firefighters were battling wildfires across Greece and the Western Balkans on Saturday as the south of Europe sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer, with some villages and settlements being evacuated in Greece and Albania.Explosions...

Common room culture at varsities must go

The so-called "common room culture" in public universities has long been a deeply troubling issue. In these common rooms, which are meant for two or three students, are crammed with eight to ten individuals, making it nearly impossible to study...

Is business recovering or retreating?

It has been a year since the streets of Dhaka and other cities erupted in protest, leading to the political shake-up now known as the July uprising, in the days that followed, a wave of hope swept across the country...

The missing agenda from reform narratives

Beginning as a protest against quota in government services, the July-August movement gained strength to sweep the length and breadth of this land relying on the rallying cry of making the nation discrimination-free. As many as 11 reform commissions were...

Stopping real-life sinister madness in Gaza

French president Emmanuel Macron, in a post on X last Thursday (on July 24) announced he would recognize Palestine as a state in September at the UN Nations General Assembly.Before him Ireland, Norway and Spain did also decide to recognize...

How the thirsty are being fleeced

Water, like air, is a natural heritage of every man. Treating it as a profit-making commodity is morally wrong, akin to charging people for the air they breathe in. Regrettably, in Bangladesh, drinkable water - the very essence of life...

Is the US considering creating a security alliance in the Asia-Pacific region similar to NATO?

While monitoring the evolving situation in the Asia Pacific region and the US signing a Strategic Civil Nuclear Agreement with Malaysia, analyst Thalif Deen has drawn attention to some interesting dimensions.The US is apparently contemplating the possible creation -- either...

Chief Adviser to announce poll date in '4-5 days'

Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus will announce the date of national elections within next four days or five, said an alliance leader Saturday after the wrapping-up meeting of the CA's latest round of consultation with political...

Light rain likely today ----==

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Day...

University teachers' new platform UTL unveiled

DU CorrespondentA new platform of university teachers named 'University Teachers Link (UTL)' was unveiled on Saturday, aiming to uphold the dignity of public and private university teachers and continue the spirit of the July Mass Uprising.The unveiling programme was held...

Life isn't always a straight path: IGP

Emphasising that life does not always follow a straight path, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Saturday said honesty, hard-work and dreams are what shape a nation's future, reports UNB."Life is not always a straight path - it...

July Uprising began journey towards just, inclusive state: Bashir

Commerce and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Saturday said the historic July Uprising marked the beginning of Bangladesh's journey towards building a just, non-discriminatory and inclusive state, where the people remain at the centre of governance,...

Four die in shootout between UPDF, JSS in Khagrachhari

At least four members of the United People's Democratic Front's armed wing have reportedly been killed in a shootout with Chattogram's Jana Samhati Samiti forces in remote Naraichhari of Khagrachhari's Dighinala Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The gunfire exchange took place around 8:30pm...

Chinese medical team offers full support in treating injured

Chinese medical team from Wuhan Third Hospital, currently visiting Bangladesh, continued their work at the Bangladesh Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, reports UNB. The Chinese side stressed that they are willing to do whatever they can to support and...

‘India pushing in both Bangladeshis, Rohingyas’

NARAYANGANJ, Jul 26 (UNB): Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday accused India of forcibly pushing around 1,500 Bangladeshis across the border over the past month, while also attempting to push in Rohingyas."The number of push-ins...

Deaths of three more push dengue toll to 73

Dengue claimed three more lives in 24 hours until Saturday 8.00am, bringing the year's total death toll to 73. Meanwhile, 331 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period, raising the cumulative number of...

Human rights should develop into a culture, says Asif Nazrul

Professor Dr Asif Nazrul, law adviser of the interim government, has said that human rights need to be deeply ingrained and accepted as a regular culture, not to be seen just as a legal matter. "We can't ensure human rights...

The newly-built road connecting Kalshi crossing with Lalmatia point has become

The newly-built road connecting Kalshi crossing with Lalmatia point has become an unauthorised stand for trucks and covered vans of varying sizes. The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) prefers to be an onlooker. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

ICCB urges strategic reforms as global, local headwinds threaten economy

As the world braces for a turbulent 2025 shaped by geopolitical unrest, climate threats, and economic uncertainty, Bangladesh must act fast to shield its economy from deepening headwinds. This was the core message from the 30th Annual Council of the...

Heidelberg Materials' Q2 profit drops 5.26pc

Heidelberg Materials reported a 5.26 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 26.52 million for the April-June quarter this year due to what the company claims is lower sales and reduced profit margins.The earnings per share stood at Tk...

BSC to procure three more ships

CHATTOGRAM, July 26 (BSS) : Shipping Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain has said the government has decided to procure three new ocean going vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC)."The government is taking this step to boost income...

BTRC to limit SIM ownership to 10 per user from August

In a bid to crack down on rising SIM-related fraud and criminal misuse, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will enforce a new cap limiting individuals to a maximum of 10 mobile SIM cards, effective from August 15, 2025. The...

Man stabbed to death in city

A man has been stabbed to death in an attack in front of the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, reports bdnews24.com.The victim was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at 3pm on Saturday, where the doctor-on-duty declared him dead,...

First int’l conference on July uprising at DU today

To commemorate first anniversary of July Mass uprising, First International Conference (ICJR-I) will be held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate building in Dhaka University today (Sunday).The conference, titled "The Legacy of July Revolution 2024: Rebuilding Bangladesh”, is aimed to...

Lack of joint efforts by govt, banks blamed

A lack of concerted efforts from both the government and banks continues to pose obstacles to combating under-invoicing and over-invoicing in imports and exports in Bangladesh, said chief of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abdur Rahman Khan on Saturday. It...

Aiyan Khan, a fourth grader at Milestone School and College, flashes a V-sign as he returns home with his

Aiyan Khan, a fourth grader at Milestone School and College, flashes a V-sign as he returns home with his grandmother on Saturday after receiving treatment for burns for six days at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in...

Local textile millers rue production disruptions

Raw-material imports, including yarn and fabrics, especially knit fabrics, surged significantly in the last fiscal year as domestic supplies declined for adversities.Exporters attribute the switch -- pushed by buyers' urgency for time factor -- to high cost of local ones,...

Large manufacturing sector grows 7.8pc in May, but textiles slump

Country's large manufacturing sector posted a healthy year-on-year growth of 7.8 per cent in May 2025, reflecting signs of recovery and momentum across most industrial segments, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The rebound...

Tk 7.61 billion project set for Ecnec nod today

The government is set to construct 804 flats for the families of the July-August uprising martyrs, with the Tk 7.61 billion project expected to be approved at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today.Chief...

Uttara jet crash toll hits 35 as two more die

Two more people including a child died on Saturday from burn injuries sustained in the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Diabari of Uttara area in the capital.They succumbed to their injuries within a span of two...