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Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, said that a proper political channel has been opened with Bangladesh after 16 years—a move he described as a turning point that could help resolve longstanding bilateral and historical issues. The remark comes

Court attaches assets of Rehana, Putul, Joy, others

A Dhaka court today ordered the attachment of immovable properties belonging to Sheikh Rehana, Saima Wazed Putul, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Radwan Mujib Siddique, and Azmina Siddique in Dhaka, Khulna, and Gopalganj over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir

Appellate Division suspends Chinmoy's bail

A chamber judge of the Appellate Division today suspended the High Court's bail order for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and a former leader of ISKCON, in a sedition case. Justice Md Rezaul Haque issued the suspension

Salman, Anisul, Mamun placed on remand in murder cases

A Dhaka court today placed Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on remand in three separate murder cases linked to last year’s July-August mass uprising in the capital. Metropolitan Magistrate Atiqur Rahman passed the orders after police sought

Chinmoy granted HC bail

The High Court today granted bail to former ISKCON leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, in a sedition case filed over alleged disrespect to the national flag. The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order after holding hearing

Army sets example building houses for flood victims: CA Yunus 

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today lauded the Bangladesh Army for setting a remarkable example by building 300 houses for flood victims in four southeastern districts, maintaining high standards and transparency. Addressing the virtual house handover ceremony from his office,

Rain likely across Bangladesh in 24 hours: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds, in many parts of the country over the next 24 hours from 9 am today. According to the BMD bulletin, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions

SC scraps Aman’s 13-year jail sentence in graft case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the 13-year jail sentence of BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Aman Ullah Aman in a corruption case filed over concealment of wealth information and illegal asset accumulation. A full bench led by Senior Justice Md

EC blocks NID of former NID DG Saleh Uddin

The Election Commission (EC) has blocked the National Identity Card (NID) of Sultanuzzaman Md Saleh Uddin, the former Director General (DG) of the NID wing. A reliable source confirmed the development to Banglanews on Tuesday (Apr 29).  The action was taken following a

Govt sets power tariff for Matarbari plant

The government has fixed the electricity tariff for the Matarbari 1,200MW (600×2) ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant at Tk 8.4475 per kilowatt-hour. The total expenditure for purchasing electricity from the plant over a 30-year period has been estimated at Tk 2,17,404.40

Ex-Councillor among two arrested in Gazipur

Members of Police have arrested two people including former Gazipur City Corporation reserved ward councillor Taslima Nasrin during a special operation titled "Devil Hunt" in the Konabari area of Gazipur. They were arrested on Tuesday (April 29) from their residences in the

Asiya rape, murder: Court testify 10 witnesses

A court in Magura has recorded testimony from 10 witnesses in the case of 8-year-old Asiya, who was raped and murdered.  The testimonies were recorded on Tuesday (April 29) morning. The witnesses who testified include Rabiul Islam Nayan, secretary of Dhaka South BNP;

No Gov’t-UN talks on ‘humanitarian corridor’ to Rakhine: CA Press Secy

Several political parties, including the BNP, have expressed concern over the establishment of a humanitarian corridor through Bangladesh to facilitate aid delivery to Myanmar’s conflict-affected Rakhine state. The clarification came amid public debate and media reports

Don’t pay for constable jobs: PHQ urges

The Police Headquarters in a statement today (April 29) called upon all, not to give money to anyone to get appointed as police constables.     "Don't get involved in financial transactions with anyone to get appointed as a police constable. If anyone tries to cheat

8 Prochhaya directors barred from travel over graft

A Dhaka court today barred eight directors of Prochhaya Limited from leaving the country over their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of around Tk 59,000 crore from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. The travel ban was imposed by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md

Crock Saima Wazed’s Gulshan flat: Court

A Dhaka court has ordered the authorities to confiscate a Gulshan flat owned by Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with a corruption case where she is named as a charge-sheeted accused. The court also permitted the appointment of a

HC bans cattle market in capital’s Meradia

The High Court (HC) has imposed a three-month ban on setting up a temporary cattle market on the open space beside the canal east of Meradia Bazar in the capital's Banasree area ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The order came on Monday (April 28) after a hearing on a writ petition filed by a

CA Yunus calls for building a new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (April 29) said the country is dreaming of building a just and discrimination-free democratic Bangladesh, which he described as a vision for a "Second Bangladesh." He made the remarks while addressing the inauguration and medal

Rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today. According to a BMD bulletin, such weather may occur at a few places in Rajshahi,

CA opens Police Week

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the three-day Police Week-2025 at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital this morning. Later, he exchanged views with police officers at the Rajarbagh Police Auditorium. This year's event, shortened to four days, will conclude on