Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced a judicial enquiry to ensure fair and just trial in the recent unwanted incidents including killings. She also unequivocally announced that steps will be taken to ensure…

At least 40 die after heavy rains pound eastern Afghanistan, destroying houses and cutting power

International Desk: Heavy rains in eastern Afghanistan have killed at least 40 people and injured nearly 350 others, Taliban officials said Tuesday. Among the dead in Monday’s storm were five members of the same family when…

Decision to close JnU hall revoked amid student protests

Staff Correspondent: Amidst student protests, the administration of Jagannath University has revoked its decision to close the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. The decision was confirmed by Hall Provost Dr. Dipika Rani. Dr. Dipika said, “Those…

Social media platforms like Facebook, should be held accountable to prevent rumors, misinformation: Palak

Staff Correspondent: Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, said that digital media, including social media platforms like Facebook, should be held accountable to prevent rumors and misinformation. He made this remark this…

BNP-Jamaat, with a desire to see dead bodies, behind Tuesday’s anarchy: Hasan Mahmud

Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP-Jamaat desired to see dead bodies in the country in an effort to catch fish in murky water amid quota protests…

Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma

International Desk: After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity bullet: He was an intelligent loner with few friends, an apparently…

Violence erupts at Dhaka University as quota protesters clash with police, refuse admin orders

Staff Correspondent: Quota protesters, who took over Dhaka University halls, performed a ‘Gayebana Janaza’ at around 4:10 pm today for those who died in yesterday’s clashes. After that they marched towards TSC premises and broke two…

Govt has created a reign of terror across Bangladesh: Fakhrul

Staff Correspondent: Blaming the government for mishandling the quota protests due to its obstinacy, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the current Awami League government has created a “reign of terror”…

PM Hasina to address the nation this evening

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening.“She will address the nation at 7:30 pm,” PM’s speech writer M Nazrul Islam told UNB.The speech will be aired by Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar,…

Here’s why Dr. Zafar Iqbal says he doesn’t want to go to Dhaka University again

Staff Correspondent: Amid the ongoing nationwide movement demanding quota reform, a note written by renowned author and educationist Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal has sparked discussion on social media. In his handwritten note posted on his website,…

Holy Ashura to be observed today

Staff Correspondent: The Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country today (Wednesday) with due religious fervour and solemnity. Ashura, the 10th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar,…