427 killed in 15-day Eid travel across Bangladesh: Report
Shakib, 14 others barred from traveling abroad
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
The prosecution team of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has officially submitted charges in a case related to crimes against humanity over the killing of six people in Dhaka’s Chankharpul area on August 5, 2024. This is the first formal charge filed by the ICT concerning
Two Bangladeshis were injured after the Indian border security force (BSF) opened fire in Brahmanbaria’s Kasba border. The incident happened in Upazila’s Khadla border at Shyamnagar area on Saturday (May 25). The injured were identified as Md. Robiul Islam, 28, and Md.
Bangladesh Railway began selling advance train tickets on Sunday (May 25) morning for journeys on June 4 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. This year, all tickets for regular intercity trains are being sold online only, with no sales at station counters. Online ticket sales for the Western
The Police Headquarters (PHQ) today issued a warning urging the public to remain alert against fraudsters impersonating police officers. In a statement, the PHQ said a fraud ring has recently been using names and photos of police personnel to deceive people. It advised citizens to stay
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting Sunday morning. Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions may experience rain with lightning and gusty winds,
Hundreds of government officers and employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat staged a second day of protests on Sunday (May 25), walking out of their offices to oppose a newly approved draft ordinance they have branded a “black law.” The demonstration, organised by the
Dhaka ranked 20th on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, with an AQI score of 84 at 9:30am, categorised as “moderately unhealthy.” Although a slight improvement from Saturday's "unhealthy" level of 152, experts still advise caution
The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being observed across the country today (May 25) through various programmes. A three-day event themed "Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul" begins today in Cumilla. The celebrations include
The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed across the country tomorrow (May 25) with various programmes. A three-day event themed "Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul" will begin on May 25 in Cumilla. The
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 35 bank accounts belonging to journalist Munni Saha, her husband Kabir Hossain, and their associates, as part of a money laundering probe. The accounts, currently holding Tk 18.16 crore, were frozen following a court order,
The Advisory Council today said that if the interim government is unable to carry out its responsibilities due to obstruction, it will make necessary decisions in consultation with the people. A statement from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, issued after an unscheduled meeting
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Md Moazzem Hossain, former assistant private secretary to Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, following corruption allegations. Senior Special Judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the
As part of a nationwide crackdown to maintain law and order, police arrested 1,744 individuals across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the Police Headquarters. Of the total, 1,130 were detained in connection with previous cases and pending warrants, while 614 were
A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 38 bank accounts belonging to former Air Force Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan, his wife Tahmida Begum, and son Sheikh Labir Hannan. Senior Special Judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order following a
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud has dismissed rumors of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus's resignation, stating he is not stepping down. Speaking after a closed-door Advisory Council meeting on Saturday, Mahmud said, “The Chief Adviser is not going anywhere. He
A total of 28,965 people have received legal assistance through the Supreme Court's Legal Aid service, run by the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO), according to a newly published report. From 2009 to April 2025, NLASO provided legal advice to 25,704 individuals and
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds in several parts of the country over the next 24 hours beginning Saturday (May 24) morning. According to the latest bulletin, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna,
The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen luxury London properties worth around Tk 1,479 crore (£90 million), belonging to two individuals linked to the former ruling elite of Bangladesh. According to official records, the NCA has secured nine property
Bangladesh Railway has begun selling advance tickets for intercity trains ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, scheduled to be observed on June 17. The online sale of tickets for June 3 travel commenced at 8:00 am on Saturday (May 24). According to railway officials, the response was