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Kosovo Ambassador Lulzim Pllana greets Banglanews on 15th anniv

Lulzim Pllana, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka has extended warm greetings to Banglanews24.com, one of Bangladesh’s leading online news portals, on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. To mark the milestone, Mr. Pllana visited Banglanews24 office in the

EC in full gear for national polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission (EC) is moving ahead in full gear to prepare for the upcoming national elections.  However, no discussion has taken place yet with the Chief Adviser regarding the election date. He made

Ex-MP Faisal on 7-day remand 

A Munshiganj court today placed Haji Mohammad Faisal Biplab, former MP for Munshiganj-3, on a seven-day remand in connection with the Sajal murder case. Chief Judicial Magistrate Md. Ashiqur Rahman passed the remand after police sought 10 days.  Police said Biplab, arrested on

Russia Embassy congratulates Banglanews on 15th anniv

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Dhaka has extended warm greetings to Banglanews24.com, one of Bangladesh’s leading online news portals, on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. To mark the milestone, a representative from the Embassy visited the Banglanews24 office in the

Korea Ambassador Park Young greets Banglanews on 15th anniv

Park Young Sik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka has extended warm greetings to Banglanews24.com, one of Bangladesh’s leading online news portals, on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. To mark the milestone, Mr. Park visited Banglanews24 office in the capital and

Pakistan High Commission greets Banglanews on 15th anniv

The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka has extended warm greetings to Banglanews24.com, one of Bangladesh’s leading online news portals, on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. To mark the milestone, representatives from the High Commission visited the Banglanews24 office in the

Tribunal begins hearing against Sheikh Hasina, Kamal, Mamun

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has begun the hearing on charge framing against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun in connection with crimes against humanity committed

Rain likely across the country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty winds over most parts of the country in the next 24 hours from 9 am. Heavy falls may occur in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.

RAB arrests UPDF member in Chattogram

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-7 have arrested a United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) member from Chattogram city’s Bayezid Bostami area. The arrestee Sujan Barua alias Simon, 29, is a resident of Santol Para in Lakshmichhari under Khagrachhari district and the

28 Bangladeshis return home from Iran

A group of 28 Bangladeshi nationals returned to Dhaka from Iran on Tuesday morning, amid ongoing efforts to repatriate citizens in the wake of the recent Iran-Israel conflict. An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the returnees traveled from Tehran to Dhaka

Bangladesh launches month-long prog to mark July Uprising anniversary

Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday (July 1) launched a month-long series of events to mark the first anniversary of the July Uprising, vowing to uphold democratic values and resist any return to autocratic rule. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus formally inaugurated

Canada High Commissioner greets Banglanews on 15th anniv

Ajit Singh, High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh has greeted Banglanews24.com, one of the country’s leading online news portals, on its 15th anniversary. Sylvain Desrochers, Executive Assistant to the High Commissioner emailed wishing Banglanews24. Mr Sylvain said,

Chargé d’Affaires of Singapore Wishes Banglanews on 15th anniv

Mitchel Lee, Chargé d’Affaires of Singapore Embassy in Bangladesh has extended warm congratulations to Banglanews24.com, one of the country’s leading online news portals, on its 15th anniversary.  He extended the congratulations through an email to

Man shot, hacked dead in Narsingdi

A man was shot and hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Narsingdi on Monday (July 1) night. The deceased was identified as Rizvi, 35), who was a cable and internet businessman. The attack took place around 11:30pm in front of the Purbobrahmandi Women’s Madrasa under

July to July: A revolution nation remembers

July a month to be remembered, one year ago, on this day, the quota reform movement began gaining momentum—an event that would later transform into one of the largest mass uprisings in Bangladesh’s history. The student-led movement, which initially demanded reforms in the

Banglanews turns 16 with fearless journalism

As banglanews24.com marks its 16th anniversary, it celebrates a remarkable journey of fearless, factual, and fast journalism, built on the trust of millions of readers at home and abroad. Since its founding on July 1, 2010, Banglanews—an initiative of East West Media Group PLC

US Secretary of State calls CA Prof Yunus

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at 7.30pm on Monday (June 30). They had a telephone conversation for 15-minute.   The discussion was warm, cordial, and constructive, reflecting excellent bilateral engagement between the two

Teen dies after drowning in pond in Patiya

An 18-year-old boy named Shanto Nandi died after drowning in a pond in Dharpara area under Haidgaon Union of Patiya upazila. The incident happened on Monday (June 30) afternoon, police and family sources confirmed. Shanto, originally from Rangpur, had been living in Chattogram city

Man gets life term for wife’s murder in Meherpur 

A district court in Meherpur has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife. The convicted, Sentu Mia, son of Nurul Islam of Akubpur Bazarpara in Gangni upazila, was also fined Tk 50,000. In default of payment, he will have to serve an additional two years in prison.

HC orders rooftop solar plan for buildings in Dhaka 

The High Court (HC) has directed authorities to prepare and implement a time-bound action plan to install adequate and functional solar panels on the rooftops of all buildings across Dhaka city. The court also ordered that all existing solar panels on residential and commercial