Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed in 23 individuals into Bangladesh through the Kushkhali border in Satkhira Sadar upazila early Tuesday. According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the push-in took place around 5:30am. Subedar Mezbah Uddin, commander of Kushkhali

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers in several parts of the country over the next 24 hours beginning Tuesday morning. Rain with lightning and gusty winds is likely in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna,

The government is considering suspending the controversial Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, but demonstrators say protests will continue until an official notification is issued. ABM Abdus Chattar, president of the Government Employees' Unity Forum against Discrimination,

Bangladesh’s National Moon Sighting Committee will convene on tomorrow (May 28) to determine the date of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar, based on the sighting of the Zilhaj moon. The Islamic Foundation said in a statement on Tuesday

Security has been tightened around the Bangladesh Secretariat as government employees continue demonstrations demanding the immediate repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Since early Tuesday morning, only government officials and employees have been allowed entry

Dhaka ranked 41st among cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an AQI score of 62 at 10:30am, according to Air Quality Index (AQI) data.  The air was classified as "moderate," posing a minor health risk and continuing the city's three-day

Chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Stephen Schneck today (May 26) met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. They discussed the state of religious freedom in Bangladesh, the July 2024 uprising, the

There is no conflict between national reform and elections, said National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz. He made the remarks on Monday (May 26) while speaking at a briefing organised by the commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament. In response to

Senior lawyer SM Shahjahan on Monday (May 26) expressed his hope that Dr Zubaida Rahman will be acquitted from the three-year sentence in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).  He also expects that her husband, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, will be

Bangladesh army said there is no conflict with the interim government, but its members will remain uncompromised when it comes to national interest. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during a press briefing held at the Army Headquarters on Monday (May 26). According to

Premises of Bangladesh Secretariat turned into a center of protests on Monday as officers and employees demonstrated against the newly issued 'Government Job (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025', calling it a 'black law'.  The ordinance was issued by the government on

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours beginning Monday (May 26) morning, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said. According to the Met Office, rain accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning

Chief Adviser to the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has assured that no actions harmful to the country will take place under his watch. "As long as I am here, no work that will harm the country will be done," Dr. Yunus was quoted as saying during a meeting with

The High Court (HC) on Monday (May 26) dismissed a writ petition challenging the legality of six recommendations put forward by the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission. The bench, comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi, delivered the order this morning.

The government has issued the Government Job (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 amid ongoing protests by officers and employees at the Secretariat. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued the ordinance on Sunday (May

Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafique Alam, on Sunday (May 25) said Bangladesh’s share market had become a hub of looters due to selfish reforms made under past governments. He was speaking at the “CMJF Talk with Shafique Alam” programme, organised by the

Remittance inflow continues to rise as Bangladesh received $2.24 billion in the first 24 days of May, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (May 25). In local currency, the amount stands at Tk 27,627 crore. According to data, the daily average remittance during

Amid growing public speculation over the involvement of international firms in Chittagong Port management, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, has clarified that the port will not be handed over to any foreign entity. He said, “We are not giving the port to

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued a show-cause notice to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina over a controversial comment allegedly made in an audio recording that went viral online. The prosecution on Sunday (May 25), formally submitted the complaint to the tribunal,

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 153 people into Bangladesh through different border points in Sylhet and Moulvibazar districts. The push-in took place early Sunday (May 25) from dawn to morning, confirmed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). As soon as they entered