Passport number must in officials’ foreign visit orders
CA seeks Malaysia’s support for Bangladesh’s ASEAN membership
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday night published the results of the written examination (MCQ-type) for the 48th Special BCS, paving the way for over 5,000 candidates to proceed to the next stage. According to the official notice published on the PSC website
Bangladesh’s Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has launched an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the last three general elections and has requested detailed information on thousands of polling officials who administered the votes in 2014, 2018, and 2024. In a letter
A Dhaka court today sentenced two people to death for the 2010 murder of Yasmin Alam and her daughter Irina Alam Tanha in the capital’s Kadamtali area. Judge Nargis Islam of Dhaka 2nd Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court passed the judgment in presence of the
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) today set October 15 as the deadline for submitting the probe report in a crimes against humanity case against 45 former ministers, advisers, secretaries, and others over their alleged role during the July-August Mass Uprising. The tribunal,
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind across the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9am Sunday. Most rainfall is expected in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy to
The High Court (HC) today disposed of a contempt of court petition filed against Sarjis Alam, Chief Organizer (Northern Region) of the Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP), over a Facebook post deemed derogatory towards the Supreme Court. A High Court division bench comprising
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (July 20) joined the 'Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025' programme at the Army Headquarters in the capital. He addressed the army officials on the occasion, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said. SMS/
A decision on the proposed upper house of parliament is likely within the next two days, said Dr Ali Riaz, Vice-Chair of the Consensus Commission, on Sunday. He said: “We hope to finalise the National Charter by the end of July, which I believe all of you desire as well. That is
The United States and Bangladesh will deepen their military cooperation this summer through a series of joint exercises and the rollout of new capabilities aimed at enhancing regional stability and shared security interests. According to a press release from the U.S. Embassy, the two
Acclaimed Bangladeshi sculptor and educator Professor Hamiduzzaman Khan, regarded as a trailblazer in modern sculpture in the country, has passed away at the age of 79. He died at Dhaka’s United Hospital around 10:30 am on Sunday (July 20), according to his family sources.
Five people died in a single day after consuming homemade liquor allegedly produced with narcotics, sleeping pills, and lime water in the Boyra area of Khulna city. The deceased have been identified as, Babu (50), son of Abdur Rob from Boyra Sherer Bazar, Sabu (60), son of Abdus
The number of voters in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections is expected to increase to 12.75 crore, necessitating the establishment of more than 2,500 additional polling stations. Officials from the Election Commission’s (EC) electoral support
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (July 19) reaffirmed that the upcoming national election will be held within the timeframe set by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, with no possibility of delay. “The election won’t be delayed even by a single
The Government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to establish a mission in the country, aiming to support the promotion and protection of human rights. According to a
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds across parts of the country in the next 24 hours, starting from 9am today. According to the met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty
The Election Commission (EC) has identified significant discrepancies in the registration application of the National Citizens Party (NCP), citing an incorrect party constitution and a shortfall in required voter support across multiple upazilas. According to the EC's preliminary
Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the bodies of those killed in the recent clash in Gopalganj may be exhumed for autopsy if necessary. He said, “Five people have died in the Gopalganj clash. Among them, the body of the deceased
Authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have seized foreign cigarettes and mobile phones worth nearly Tk 60 lakh from three inbound passengers arriving from Dubai. The contraband items were recovered late Friday night from three passengers travelling on US-Bangla
United Nations (UN) and the Government of Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a country office of the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in Dhaka for a period of three years. The agreement was signed on Friday (July 18) by Foreign Secretary Asad Alam
At least four people, including three members of a single family, were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger auto-rickshaw and a covered van in the Borochala area of Kaliakair upazila in Gazipur on Friday afternoon (July 18). In this incident two others were injured.