Students burn BNP leader’s portrait over ‘son of razakar’ remark

Angry students set fire to a portrait of BNP leader Fazlur Rahman at Dhaka University’s TSC Raju Monument on Wednesday, protesting his remarks on a talk show where he labelled a student representative “son of a razakar” and “son of Al-Badr.”

Israel using starvation in Gaza as weapon of war: S Africa

South Africa on Wednesday denounced Israel's restriction of aid into war-ravaged Gaza since the weekend, saying it amounted to using starvation as a weapon of war...

Fish worth Tk 10cr looted from 8 water bodies in 6 days

Over the past six days, fish worth Tk 10 crore have been looted from eight government-leased water bodies across Dirai, Shalla, and Jamalganj upazilas, leaving lessees and authorities reeling.

Bangladesh climbs Global Terrorism Index as impact low

Bangladesh has been classified as having a “low” impact from terrorism in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), released on March 5 by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The annual report, now in its 12th edition, tracks global terrorism trends since 2012 and ranks 163 countries based on incidents, fatalities, injuries, hostages, and socioeconomic factors.

Commission issues public notification seeking info on BDR carnage

The interim government-instituted National Independent Investigation Commission on 2009 mutiny in the then paramilitary BDR force on Wednesday, March 5, invited all concerned to provide information related to the revolt that had killed 74 people, including 57 military officers...

37,250 tonnes of rice arrive from India, Pakistan

Two shipments totalling 37,250 tonnes of rice from India and Pakistan have docked at Chattogram port.

IU renames Mujib Hall after Shah Aziz

The authorities of Islamic University, IU, in Kushtia have renamed the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall to Shah Azizur Rahman Hall...

3 land in jail after looting attempt in Gulshan house

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of three individuals—Shakil Khandaker, Jewel Khandaker, and Shakil Ahmed—for attempting to loot and vandalize a Gulshan house.

Turk presents report on HR violations in Bangladesh

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presents the UN Human Rights Office Fact-Finding Report and engages in a dialogue with member states and civil society on the findings and recommendations, with a view to promoting accountability, justice, and human rights reforms in Bangladesh.

RU students withdraw rail blockade

The Rajshahi University, RU, students have withdrawn their blockade of railway tracks near the campus considering people’s sufferings as Chittagong University’s admission test is scheduled to take place at RU on Thursday, March 6...

No CNG refill from 2:30pm-7pm in Ramadan

The CNG filling stations will remain closed from 2:30pm to 7:00pm in Dhaka city during the month of Ramadan...

Abrar dreams of an education system to lead the world

Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, newly appointed Adviser to the Ministry of Education, envisions an education system that not only secures a future for Bangladeshi students within their homeland but also positions Bangladesh as a global leader.

Essential commodity prices drop over five months

The prices of essential commodities have declined notably over the past five months, with most items also cheaper this year compared to last Ramadan.

Smith retires from ODI after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket following Australia's semi-final exit from the Champions Trophy...

Yunus orders labour law reforms to meet global standards

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Wednesday asked the officials concerned to reform the labour law of the country to meet international standards for improving the living conditions of millions of labourers employed in different sectors of the country.

Indian LOC projects will continue, says Salehuddin

Govt to buy one cargo LNG from spot market

The government has approved a proposal in principle for procuring one cargo LNG from the spot market to meet the emergency need for gas...

2 more appointed as special assistants to Chief Adviser

Two more people have been appointed as special assistants to the interim government’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Sheikh Moinuddin has been assigned to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, while Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Posts...

39 bank accounts of Saifuzzaman Chy frozen

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 39 bank accounts belonging to former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury.

Rail communication with Rajshahi halted

A group of Rajshahi University students has blocked the railway tracks near the university, demanding the decentralization of Bangladesh and protesting the centralization of Dhaka University.