A large number of passengers have gathered at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka as people travel home ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, creating a busy scene today (March 26).  Despite the heavy crowds, trains have been departing on schedule, Banglanews Correspondent reports. Station

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with occasional partly cloudy skies across the country for the next 24 hours, starting at 9 am today (March 26). According to the BMD's weather update, the country will experience dry conditions, with only

Dhaka's air quality remains among the worst in the world, ranking third out of 124 cities for pollution levels on Wednesday, according to real-time data from IQAir.  The capital recorded an air quality index of 202 at 11:00 AM local time, falling into the ‘very

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to leave for China today (March 26) on a four-day official visit. A special flight carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourage will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 1 pm, Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his congratulations to the people of Bangladesh as they celebrated their Independence Day on March 26. He said: "The United States supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future. We look forward to continuing our

The nation is celebrating the 55th Independence and National Day today (March 26) in a befitting manner. The day's programmes started by heralding gun salutes early in the morning as a mark of profound respect for the heroic struggle of this nation, which suffered a protracted

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (March 26) paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar, marking the 55th Independence and National Day. Arriving at the memorial around 6:11 am, the Chief Adviser laid a wreath at

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has warned that false information is being spread to mislead people and destabilize the country, urging the nation to counter conspiracies by fugitive forces. He said this while addressing the nation on Tuesday (March 25) to convey greetings on

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the national election will take place between December this year and June next year. Muhammad Yunus made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday (March 25) evening. He said, “Our responsibility is to

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, PSC, met with a delegation led by Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, Deputy Commander of the US Army Pacific Command, at the Army Headquarters on Tuesday (March 25). During the meeting, they exchanged greetings and discussed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation on the occasion of Independence Day and Eid-ul-Fitr. His speech will be broadcast live on Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar at 7:00 pm on Tuesday (March 25), according to a press release from the Chief

The government will preserve the Independence Award of writer and intellectual Badruddin Umar at the National Museum after he declined to accept it. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus handed over the awards to the recipients' family members and representatives at the Osmani

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former minister Hasan Mahmud, former deputy minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel, former Chattogram city mayor A J M Nasir, and 12 others over the killing of student Wasim and others during the July Movement in

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will discuss military cooperation with during his visit in China. Foreign Secretary M. Jasim Uddin shared this information at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (March 25).  The briefing was arranged ahead of

Election Commission (EC) will submit its opinion on the government's requested proposals from the Reform Commission as soon as possible. EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed made the remarks while responding to reporters' questions at the Election Commission office on Tuesday (March 25).

A tribunal has sentenced three men to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenage girl in Keraniganj three years ago.  The court at this time ordered each convict to pay fine of Tk 1 lakh. Judge Munshi Md Moshier Rahman of Dhaka’s Women and Children Repression

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (March 25) handed over the Independence Award 2025 to seven distinguished individuals in recognition of their remarkable contributions at the national level. The recipients include Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) for science and

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather will remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 AM today. A trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and its adjoining areas, while a seasonal

The Home Ministry has issued 15 directives to ensure the safety and smooth travel of people heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr, including heightened security measures and traffic management. The instructions, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Md. Ziaul Haque Mir of the Political-2 Branch,

Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Farah Mahbub took oath as judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (March 25). Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed administered oath to them in the Judges’ Lounge. Supreme Court registrar general Aziz Ahmed Bhuiyan conducted