Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has reached China on an official visit, the Bangladesh Army confirmed in a press statement on Thursday (Aug 21). Waker-uz-Zaman would hold discussions with Chinese authorities on improving bilateral military cooperation, said the statement

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh will publish the draft list of polling centres for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election on 10 September, according to an official circular. The directive, signed by EC Deputy Secretary Md Mahbub Alam Shah and sent to field-level offices on

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has removed the longstanding passport requirement for expatriates seeking to register as voters, paving the way for thousands of Bangladeshis abroad to secure voting rights. The change was introduced on Wednesday (20 August) through an

The Mawlana Bhashani Bridge, earlier known as Teesta Bridge, constructed over the Teesta River to connect Kurigram and Gaibandha districts, has been officially inaugurated today (Aug 20). The launch has sparked jubilation among residents on both banks of the Teesta River, who had long

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus underscored the urgent need to build a healthy and capable generation, regardless of the challenges, saying it is essential for personal and national development. He said, “No matter the circumstances, and no matter how challenging, we

The head of Bangladesh’s Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), AFM Shahinul Islam, was sent to mandatory leave by Bangladesh Bank following the circulation of several explicit videos on social media. The move was confirmed on Tuesday (August 20) by Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan

Authorities in Dhaka have launched a two-day eviction drive to free the banks of the Buriganga River from illegal encroachment.  The operation, jointly conducted by the Dhaka district administration and the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), began on Wednesday

A case was filed over large-scale stone looting in the environmentally critical area (ECA) of Jaflong in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet. Gowainghat police chief (OC) Tofayel Ahmed confirmed the development on Tuesday, 19 August.  He said Union Land Officer Abdul Monayem lodged

Law Adviser Prof. Asif Nazrul has said that the government is determined to hold the next national parliamentary elections in February next year. He said, “We are resolute that the election will be held in February. We will move forward with February in mind.” Speaking

The government has promoted Additional Secretary Md Anwar Hossain to the rank of Secretary. Following his promotion, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Tuesday (August 19), appointing him as Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Before this

A total of 443 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh in July, leaving 418 people dead and 856 others injured, according to a report published on Tuesday (August 19), by the Road Safety Foundation. Among the victims, 72 were women (17.22 percent) and 53 were children (12.67

Family members of the July martyrs have demanded the resignation of the government’s law adviser after bail was granted to those accused in murder cases linked to the anti-discrimination student movement and subsequent uprising.  Among the cases is the killing of Imam Hasan

The European Union has expressed its expectation for Bangladesh to hold free, fair, and internationally acceptable elections.  EU Ambassador Michael Miller made the remarks on Tuesday (August 19), while speaking to journalists at the Election Commission Bhaban in Dhaka. He

A low-pressure system that had formed over the Bay of Bengal has moved inland and is expected to gradually weaken, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). In its advisory issued on Tuesday (August 19), the BMD maintained Local Warning Signal No. 3 for coastal

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday (Aug 18) that 27,637 personnel have been recruited across different law enforcement and security agencies to strengthen security ahead of the upcoming national elections.  The adviser detailed the new

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has said that the number of polling centres may be increased if there are rational grounds for doing so, although discussions within the commission have leaned towards keeping the current number unchanged. Speaking to journalists at the

The government has appointed Md Sarwar Alam as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate of Sylhet, replacing Mohammad Sher Mahbub Murad, who has been withdrawn from the post. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday (August

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on citizens to protect nature to conserve Bangladesh’s fisheries resources, warning that indiscriminate environmental damage is threatening fish species across the country. “Let us learn to honour nature, let us learn to be

The Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives has warned Bangladeshi nationals that attempting to work while on a tourist visa could result in imprisonment and fines. In an advisory issued on Sunday (August 17), the mission clarified that there is no legal provision allowing

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against five individuals, including former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Patwary, in connection with the killing of seven people during a counter-terrorism operation in Gazipur in 2016. The order was passed on