Khaleda’s deformed hand can be ‘improved to some extent’: doctors

Physicians at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University said Tuesday that the health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia did not deteriorate further but remained static.

Goods transport strike continues

Apparel business and supply chain largely affected as owners and workers of goods transports continued partial work abstention across the country for the second consecutive day on Monday for an indefinite period.

Death for possessing 5 grams of Yaba

The cabinet on Monday approved in principle the Narcotics Control Bill proposing death penalty as the highest punishment for dealing Yaba over five grams.

Two weeks needed to start Khaleda’s treatment: physicians

Physicians at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Monday said it will take at least two weeks to begin treatment of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia as she suffers from prolonged rheumatoid arthritis along with diabetes.

Digital Security Bill gets president’s assent

President Abdul Hamid on Monday signed the Digital Security Bill amid concerns expressed by journalists, including newspaper editors, rights groups, academics and freethinkers.

Medical board reformed, to examine Khaleda Monday

The medical board set up by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital for treatment of the jailed Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia is likely to examine her at her cabin at the hospital today.

Thousands of Bangladeshi workers fear deportation

Thousands of Bangladeshi workers who have gone to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with so-called free visas or individual visas may face deportation as the authorities continue a crackdown on undocumented workers, according to officials and workers already deported.

HC seeks govt explanation on Shahidul’s bail

The High Court Sunday asked the government to explain in a week why acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam will not be granted bail.

Jabal-e-Noor pays Tk 5 lakh to each victims’ family

In response to a High Court order, owner of Jabal-e-Noor Paribahan paid Tk 5 lakh to each family of the two students who were killed in a road crash on Dhaka's Airport Road on July 29 this year.

FFs’ children give govt until Monday to scrap circular

Descendants of freedom fighters on Saturday gave the government until Monday to remove the circular that scrapped quota for Class I and Class II government jobs.