Additional Police Superintendent (Traffic) of Rangamati Anirban Chowdhury and Senior Assistant Commissioner (Executive Magistrate) of Narsingdi Md Saiful Islam have been arrested in a case over genocide and crimes against humanity during the July uprising in Narsingdi. Prosecutor

A 58-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal will begin from midnight on April 14 and continue until June 11 to protect marine fish including hilsa during their breeding season.  This year’s ban has been reduced from 65 days, aligning with India’s timeline.

A mild heat wave is currently sweeping across several districts, including Moulvibazar, Chattogram, Rangamati, Feni, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, and Patuakhali, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today (April 14). The heat wave may ease in some areas over the next 24

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1432. He also urged citizens to embrace the new year with renewed determination and a collective pledge to build an inclusive and discrimination-free

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has directed that all outstanding house rental arrangements for Hajj pilgrims in Mecca and Medina must be completed by 8pm today (April 14), warning of administrative action against agencies failing to comply. The urgent directive,

The Dhaka University (DU) authorities brought out a colorful ‘Borshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra’  today (April 14), welcoming Bengali New Year 1432 on its campus with the theme “Unity in the New Year, End of Fascism.” The Shobhajatra was launched at 9 am in

As the first light of dawn broke on Monday (April 14), the melodies of the flutes and songs filled the air at Ramna Batamul, marking the beginning of the Bengali New Year 1432.  In a tradition now spanning decades, cultural organisation Chhayanaut welcomed Pahela Baishakh with a

The country is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1432, on Monday (April 14) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees. 'The Bangla Nabobarsho festival' started at its traditional venue Ramna Batamul in the capital this morning.

Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka Syed Ahmed Maroof has expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening relations with Dhaka, highlighting shared cultural and historical bonds between the two nations. “Pakistan and Bangladesh have shared interests, and together we

The Islamic Foundation has called on authorities to ensure that Jumma (Friday) prayers are held at the same time—1:30 pm—in all mosques across the country.  In a press release issued Sunday, the Foundation underscored the spiritual importance of Friday, describing it

Bangladesh officially signed the OIC Labour Centre Statute today at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) headquarters in Jeddah. Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain signed the Statute on behalf of the Bangladesh government during a

The country is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1432, on Monday (April 14) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees. 'The Bangla Nabobarsho festival' is also going to be celebrated at its traditional venue Ramna Batamul

Twenty Bangladeshi nationals who were incarcerated in Myanmar for the past few months have been repatriated today via Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Somudra Avijan, which departed from MITT Port in Yangon for Chattogram. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the

Bangladesh has officially reinstated the phrase “this passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel” in its passports, reaffirming the travel ban for its citizens to israel, officials confirmed today. The directive was issued by the home ministry’s

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (April 13) laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at International Buddhist Monastery in the capital. He laid the foundation stone as the chief guest this morning at a function arranged by Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.

A Japanese consortium, comprising two government agencies and four private firms, is set to operate and maintain the newly built Terminal 3 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka for 15 years.  The final agreement is expected to be signed within a month, according to

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (April 13) extended his greetings to the nation ahead of Pahela Baishakh, describing it as a powerful symbol of unity and harmony among the people of Bangladesh. He said: "Pahela Baishakh, which we will celebrate tomorrow, stands as a

Rezaul Karim Malik has been removed from the position of Chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). The announcement was made on Sunday (April 13), through an official order signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali. According

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against 53 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and other family members, in connection with a corruption case over plot allocations by the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK). The warrants were

The chief of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said legal action will be taken against those responsible for the recent fire at the motif of the 'face of fascism' at the Institute of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman told reporters on Sunday