October 3, 2025

Traditional ‘Bou Mela’ in Dinajpur Turns Into Grand Festival

Dinajpur: The century-old traditional Bou Mela (bride fair) of the Santal community in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur, where young men and women gather in search of life partners, has once again transformed into a vibrant cultural festival drawing people…

No Legal Barrier to Implementing July Charter: Attorney General

Jhenaidah: Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman today confirmed there is no legal barrier to implementing the July Charter and that its execution can proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Consensus Commission. He made these remarks…

DU VC Mourns Language Movement Veteran Ahmed Rafiq’s Death

Dhaka: Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan expressed deep grief at the death of veteran Language Movement activist Ahmed Rafiq. In a condolence message issued today, the VC said Ahmed Rafiq played a pivotal role in the histor…

Woman Killed in Madaripur Bus Accident, 20 Injured

Madaripur: A woman was killed and at least 20 others were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a roadside ditch on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Rajoir upazila of the district early today. The deceased was identified as Nilufa Yasmin Nila, 30, wi…

Bangladesh Condemns Israeli Interception of Humanitarian Flotilla

Dhaka: Bangladesh deeply condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, by the Israeli occupying forces. “This act is a flagrant violation of internat…

Five-Day Art Exhibition Kicks Off at Dhaka University

Dhaka: A five-day art exhibition has commenced at the Shilpacharya Zainul Gallery of Dhaka University. The 50th batch (1997-98 session) of the university’s Fine Art faculty organized the exhibition at the Zainul Gallery-01 this afternoon.

According …