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Indian envoy calls for deeper ties, regional integration with Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to a “stable, forward-looking and mutually beneficial” partnership with Dhaka, rooted in mutual respect and with people of both nations at its core. Speaking on Monday to

UK envoy visits CHT to review health, education projects 

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has visited the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) to assess UK-funded initiatives aimed at improving health and education for some of the country’s most marginalised communities. During her two-day trip to Khagrachhari and Rangamati

HC questions legality of excluding two unions from Bhanga

The High Court has issued a rule asking why the government’s decision to exclude Algi and Hamirdi unions from Faridpur-4 constituency and attach them to Faridpur-2 should not be declared illegal. The bench of Justice Md Mojibur Rahman Mia and Justice Bishwajit Debnath issued the

ACC conducts raids over graft in sports, agriculture, and health sectors

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today carried out multiple drives across the country following allegations of irregularities in the health, agriculture and sports sectors. On Tuesday (Sept 16), an ACC enforcement team began raiding the Directorate of Sports, operating under the

Heavy rain likely across country, predicts Met Office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across all divisions, including Dhaka, with temperatures expected to remain largely unchanged. Meteorologist Md Shaheenul Islam said on Tuesday (Sept 16) that the monsoon trough currently stretches

Faridpur DC urges EC to restore constituency boundaries

Following days of protests, road and rail blockades, and violent demonstrations in Faridpur's Bhanga upazila, the district’s Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Molla has formally written to the Election Commission (EC), requesting a reconsideration of the recent

China to send technical team to Bangladesh for Teesta project implementation

China is set to send a technical expert team to Bangladesh to support the implementation of the Teesta project, according to official communication from Beijing to Dhaka. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen conveyed the decision during a meeting with Foreign Secretary Asad Alam

Mother, daughter killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Bogura 

A woman and her daughter were killed when a truck struck a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw in Bogura’s Kahaloo upazila on Monday night, local police confirmed. The accident occurred around 9:30pm near the Dargahat Bazar area on the Bogura-Naogaon regional highway. The deceased were

Dhaka air quality moderate Tuesday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 45th among the world’s cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 60 at 9:34 am. The city’s air was classified as “moderate,” posing a light health

Bangladesh Police undergo major reshuffle

Bangladesh Police has undergone another major reshuffle, with 62 officers of the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl SP) transferred to new postings. The changes were announced in a notification signed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday (September

Protesters attack Bhanga upazila complex, police station in Faridpur 

Violent protests erupted in Bhanga of Faridpur on Monday (Sept 15) as demonstrators stormed the upazila complex and police station, vandalising offices and setting vehicles ablaze in protest against the recent redrawing of parliamentary constituencies. The attack occurred around 1 pm,

Mahmudur Rahman testifies against Hasina at war crimes tribunal

Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the daily Amar Desh, has testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 as a prosecution witness in a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and one other accused on charges of crimes against

Cop, Swechchhasebak Dal leader among 3 killed in Jashore road crash

Three people, including a police officer and a former central leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal, were killed in a tragic road accident on the Narail–Jashore highway late on Sunday (Sept 14). The crash occurred around 11 p.m. near the Bhangaura Bazar area in Jashore. A Narail

RAB raids Agargaon passport office, 4 brokers arrested 

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has launched a mobile court operation targeting brokers at the Agargaon Passport Office, which is under Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police station in Dhaka. According to RAB-2, the operation began at 10 am on Monday (Sept 15) and was still underway at noon,

No challenge remains unresolved if youth stay active: CA Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on the youth of Bangladesh to step forward with courage and assume leadership roles, asserting that no national problem would remain unresolved if young people remain active and engaged. He said, “I urge every member of the

Heavy rain likely across all divisions, says Met Office

Bangladesh's Meteorological Department has issued a forecast warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across all eight divisions over the coming days, as the monsoon system remains active over the country and the adjoining Bay of Bengal. On Monday (Sept 15), meteorologist Kh.

Assam quake shakes Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon, causing brief alarm among residents. According to the Meteorological Department, the tremor struck at around 5:11pm, with its epicentre located in India’s Assam state, about 380 kilometres from

EC to begin voter, NID services in Malaysia

The Election Commission (EC) is set to launch voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) issuance for Bangladeshi expatriates in Malaysia, as part of efforts to include overseas citizens in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. According to EC officials, the

Court sets Nov 30 for Sagar-Runi murder case report

A Dhaka court today set November 30 for submission of the investigation report in the sensational murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. This marks the 121st delay in submitting the report since the case began. The report was scheduled for submission today,

CA to attend Consensus Commission discussion today

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will attend a meeting of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road today. He is scheduled to arrive at 3 pm and remain present until 4 pm. After his departure, the Commission will continue discussions