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Prime accused in lawyer Saiful murder case arrested 

Police arrested one of the prime accused early Thursday (December 5) in the case filed over the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash on the court premises in Chattogram. Md Shahin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhairab Police Station confirmed the matter.  Accused

Political parties unite against Indian provocation, misinformation

Political parties in Bangladesh have condemned recent propaganda and interference by India, pledging to remain united against all forms of provocation and misinformation. This commitment was made during a meeting between key political leaders and the Chief Adviser of the interim

Khulna university students clash with bus workers over fare

Students of Khulna University (KU) and transport workers got into a conflict on Wednesday (Dec 4) evening after bus staff reportedly assaulted a student over a disagreement about bus fare. The incident happened near the Sonadanga Bus Terminal in Khulna city, prompting the deployment of

No boycotting Bangladeshi patients in India: IMA

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) took stand against boycotting Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment in India.  Meanwhile, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce has warned against allowing recent tensions to disrupt trade between the two nations. At a press conference on

Foreign Adviser stresses mutual respect in Dhaka-Delhi ties

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain said that Bangladesh seeks a strong and positive relationship with India, but it must be based on mutual respect and understanding. He underscored that the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries, initially scheduled for

Govt caps application fee for all jobs at Tk 200

The government has announced a maximum application fee of Tk 200 for all jobs, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), to ease the burden on job seekers during the ongoing crisis. Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, confirmed that a

Mitu murder case: SC upholds ex-SP Babul's bail  

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (Dec 4) upheld a High Court order that allowed bail to former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter in a case lodged over the murder of his wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu. "No order," said Appellate Division

CA Yunus holds talks with political leaders on national unity

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus has initiated discussions with key leaders of the country’s major political parties, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to address the prevailing challenges and build national unity. The talks, which also involve student organizations, focus on

Indian media spread propaganda on Brahmanbaria accident

Some Indian media outlets spread false and misleading information about a road accident involving a Shyamoli Paribahan bus on the Dhaka-Agartala-Dhaka route in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.  Fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner revealed this in a report on Tuesday. Rumor

11 gold bars recovered in Sylhet airport

Members of customs detectives today (December 4) recovered 11 pieces of gold bars weighing 1.283 kgs from Sylhet Osmani international airport. The gold bars were recovered from a flight (BG-248) that left Dubai at 9:50am. Bikash Chandra Debnath, Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Osmani

Indian Foreign Secretary may arrive soon in Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is expected to visit Bangladesh next week for discussions, amid tensions between Dhaka-Delhi relations, according to reports. If this visit is confirmed, this would be the first trip to Dhaka by a senior Indian official since the interim

Akhaura-Agartala land port remains normal amid tensions

All activities at the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria, remained normal on Wednesday (December 4). According to customs and immigration officials, export activities this morning, including shipments of various goods to India, as well as the movement of passengers between the two

US commends Bangladesh’s interim govt for security measures

The United States has expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. In a statement to Voice of America Bangla on Tuesday (Dec 3), a spokesperson for the US Department of State addressed concerns

CA Yunus urges all to stay united

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus urged the people of Bangladesh to remain united during these challenging times.  He made these remarks while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the National Defense College at Mirpur Cantonment in the capital on Wednesday (December 4). The CA

CA's dialogue with political parties in afternoon 

In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to engage in a dialogue with leaders of major political parties Wednesday (December 4) afternoon.  The meeting will take place at the Foreign Service Academy at 4 pm, according to Abul Kalam

Met office forecasts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather is likely to remain dry for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 AM today (December 4). According to the BMD's weather report, "the weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over

UK issues travel alert for Bangladesh over terror threat

The United Kingdom (UK) issued a travel advisory on Tuesday, urging foreign nationals to reconsider their plans to visit Bangladesh due to a potential threat of terrorist attacks. In its updated travel guidance, the UK warned that terrorists might attempt to carry out attacks in

CA Yunus holds talks with student representatives

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has begun a meeting with student representatives to discuss ongoing issues in the country.  The meeting started on Tuesday evening (Dec 3) at the state guesthouse, Jamuna in the capital. According to the CA’s Press Wing, Dr Yunus is expected

Bangladesh warns India over attempts to create communal instability

Shipping and Labor and Employment Advisor Brig. Gen. Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain (retd) warned that the 180 million people of Bangladesh will not remain silent if neighboring India attempts to incite communal unrest. "Such actions will not be favorable for India either," he added.

Hindu-Buddhist-Christian unity council condemns Bangladesh Mission attack

The Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council strongly condemned the recent attack on the Bangladesh Embassy in Agartala of Tripura, and the disrespect shown to the national flag.  The organization described the incident as "unfortunate, regrettable, and condemnable." In