Tuesday, 17 Jun, 2025

National

BSF pushes in 153 through Sylhet borders 

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

Formal charges filed over Chankharpul killings during July uprising

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

2 injured as BSF opens fire in Brahmanbaria’s Kasba border

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.

Advance train ticket sales begin for Eid-ul-Azha

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

Beware of scams using police identity: PHQ

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

Met office forecasts light to moderate rain across Bangladesh

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,

Bangladesh secretariat employees protest draft ordinance on govt jobs

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's air 'moderate' Sunday morning

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

Kazi Nazrul's 126th birth anniversary today 

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

Kazi Nazrul's 126th birth anniversary tomorrow

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

CID freezes 35 bank accounts linked to Munni Saha, others

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,

Govt may act with people if activities blocked: Advisory Council 

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

Travel ban on Asif’s ex-APS Moazzem

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

1,744 arrested nationwide in ongoing law and order drive

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

Court freezes 38 bank accounts of former air chief Hannan, family

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

CA Yunus is not resigning; we are not leaving: Planning adviser

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

NLASO legal aid assists nearly 29,000 people

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

Rain, thundershowers forecast across parts of Bangladesh

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,

UK freezes Tk 1,479cr assets of Salman F Rahman's son, nephew

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

Record online traffic as Eid train tickets sell out in just 1hr

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