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Death toll in separatist attacks in Pakistan rises to 33

Separatists launched ‘coordinated’ attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least 15 security personnel and 18 civilians, the military said — the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwestern

Islamic parties continue to weaponise religion

Islamic parties, including the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, are allegedly using religious sentiment as a political tool to attract voters ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election

Challenges of post-colonial industry

ON INDIA’S 79th Independence Day, in August 2025, prime minister Narendra Modi devoted his speech to Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India 2047) and announced a National Manufacturing Mission. The mission,

Neighbouring country involved in conspiracy over polls: Nahid

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday alleged that a neighbouring country is engaging in various conspiracies surrounding country’s upcoming election, warning that any attempt at foreign interference

EC dispatches postal ballots to over 518,000 domestic voters

The Election Commission (EC) has dispatched postal ballots to 518,603 domestic voters who registered through “Postal Vote BD” app to take part in 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election and referendum.

RU student found hanging in home

Police have recovered the body of a female student of Rajshahi University (RU) hanging from the ceiling of a house adjacent to the university area in Meherchandi of Rajshahi on

World must tackle ‘dire’ conditions in Gaza: Red Cross

The world must scale up efforts to alleviate the human suffering in Gaza, building on the momentum from the ceasefire’s first phase, the head of the Red Cross said Friday.

Gold prices plunge again at home, down Tk15,746 per bhori

Gold prices have fallen sharply once again in the domestic market, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting prices by Tk15,746 per bhori. The association announced the decision in a