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HC defers verdict in Asiya rape and murder case to August 31

The court postponed the verdict after the attorney general's office sought more time, citing his absence from the country

Fertiliser prices soar amid ‘artificial crisis’

For farmers racing against the crop calendar, fertiliser is becoming a source of anxiety.

1 in 5 coastal adults at cardiovascular risk

One in five people aged over 40 in two coastal upazilas with high drinking-water salinity face a moderate-to-high risk of cardiovascular disease…

No profit haircut for Sammilito Islami Bank depositors: BB governor

He directed the bank's leadership to address this immediately through clear communication

Men must do more to curb violence against women

In 2025, according to data from Police Headquarters, at least 21,939 cases were filed across the country over allegations of violence against wo…

US-Bangla to resume Dhaka-Jashore flights from Sept 9

US-Bangla Airlines will resume flights on the Dhaka-Jashore route from September 9, operating six flights a week, the private carrier said in a…

Import rules open up to spur trade

Easing restrictions on opening letters of credit (LCs), simplifying imports and placing greater emphasis on free trade, the government has issue…

New Zealand family’s houseboat breaks apart off Cox’s Bazar, teen missing

Three family members rescued after large waves split the vessel near Moheshkhali Channel

Puran Dhaka's Islampur and a tale of names

What comes to mind when you hear of Islampur? It is home to a huge wholesale market of clothes and fabrics — that sums it up, right? Indeed, the…

Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond

The bond will be non-convertible, unsecured and fully redeemable, with a floating coupon rate linked to the reference rate plus a 3 percent marg…

Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods

The destruction of 3,268 tonnes of goods began on August 24

Public universities must not become instruments of political power

The recent suspension and disciplinary actions against some academics at Dhaka University should concern us for reasons that go beyond the indiv…

The courage to speak: The life, ideas, and legacy of Ambassador M. Serajul Islam

Ambassador Islam passionately believed that a nation of 180 million people should chart its own path, maintaining good but never subservient rel…

Minister orders crackdown on brokers fuelling irregular migration from Sunamganj

Ariful Haque Choudhury urges awareness campaign, pledges training support

Padma poised to spoil Eid

Eid holidaymakers en route to south and southwestern districts might have to put up with hours of delays if two out-of-

JnU to get new campus in Keraniganj

The government will build a new campus of Jagannath University (JnU) in Keraniganj with all modern facilities, Education

Special security planned for foreign projects

The government plans special security measures for all foreign-aided projects following requests from development and

Govt taking steps to ban Chhatra Shibir

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday told a parliamentary body that his ministry was taking steps to ban Islamic Chhatra Shibir and Ansar Al…