The government has decided to restructure the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), according to Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. A committee has been formed to oversee the restructuring process. Additionally, authorities have decided that police will

A Narayanganj court has denied bail for Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, in a murder case. The decision was issued on May 12 by Senior Judicial Magistrate Shamsur Rahman. During the hearing, Ivy’s lawyers requested division facilities in

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that foreign election observers must be impartial, experienced, and reputable. CEC made the remark following a meeting on May 13 at the Election Commission office with a delegation from the US-based Carter Center’s

A Dhaka court has granted bail to 40 BDR jawans in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act over the 2009 Pilkhana massacre. Special Tribunal-2 Judge Md Ibrahim Mia passed the order on May 8, which was confirmed on Monday by Chief Prosecutor Borhan Uddin. The court approved

The investigation unit of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has submitted a report implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others in connection with allegations of genocide, murder, and crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 uprising.

The Investigation Agency of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has submitted a report alleging Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's involvement in ordering a deadly episode of violence described as "genocide" in July. The report was handed over to the Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thundershowers in various parts of the country over the next five days, beginning from 9:00 am on Monday (May 12). According to a BMD bulletin, scattered rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely in

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged all concerned to refrain from blocking roads, citing severe traffic congestion and disruptions across the capital. In a statement issued on Monday (May 12), Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman highlighted the growing impact of road

Three farmers were killed and one injured in separate lightning strikes in Kishoreganj on Sunday (May 11) afternoon. The incidents occurred in Bhairab, Kuliarchar, and Hossainpur upazilas amid sudden thunderstorms. The deceased were identified as Faisal Mia (28) of Srinagar village,

The Bengali edition of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume One) was launched at the China-Bangladesh Readers Forum held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in the capital on Saturday. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen delivered the keynote speech, calling the book a valuable

A total of 593 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh in April, resulting in 588 deaths and 1,124 injuries, according to a report by Road Safety Foundation. Among the victims, 229 motorcyclists lost their lives in 218 accidents, making up 38.94% of total fatalities. 

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has outlined five key directives to improve Bangladesh’s stock market conditions. The directives were announced during a meeting with relevant stakeholders at State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday (May 11). His five directives include:

The Advisory Council has given final approval to the draft of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, which includes provisions to ban entities and individuals engaged in terrorist activities. The decision was made in a council meeting on Sunday (May 11) at the State Guest House

Members of law enforcement agencies arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of BNP activist Mokbul Hossain in Rajshahi’s Durgapur upazila.  The arrests were made in Cox’s Bazar early Sunday (May 11) by an operation team from Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for swift and coordinated efforts to ensure Bangladesh’s smooth graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, urging all relevant institutions to act with urgency and cohesion. Speaking at a high-level meeting of the LDC

Election Commission (EC) is set to meet tomorrow (May 12) to discuss the possible cancellation of the Awami League’s party registration, following a government decision to ban its activities. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin confirmed the development to

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 120 hours, starting from 9am today. According to a BMD bulletin, such weather may occur at one or two places in Rangpur,

Dhaka has ranked sixth among cities with the worst air quality, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 129 at 9:20 am on Sunday. The air was classified as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” posing a health risk to children, the elderly, and those with respiratory

Buddha Purnima, the most sacred and significant religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated across the country today with traditional enthusiasm and deep religious reverence. The day commemorates three pivotal events in the life of Gautama Buddha—his birth,

As part of the ongoing nationwide crackdown on suspected criminals, law enforcement agencies have arrested 25,721 individuals over the past 18 days. In the last 24 hours alone, 2,271 suspects were detained across the country—1,118 in connection with previous cases or warrants,