Leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam blocked the Chattogram–Khagrachhari regional highway on Wednesday (Oct 8) morning following the death of one of their senior leaders in a road accident. The blockade began around 7 am in front of the Hathazari Madrasa, paralysing traffic

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by temporary gusty winds at several places across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today. According to a BMD bulletin, “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers

Bangladeshi photographer and writer Shahidul Alam has claimed that he was intercepted at sea and kidnapped by Israeli forces, according to a video and social media post shared today (Oct 8) on his verified Facebook profile. In the video, Alam identified himself and accused Israel of

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia today signed a historic agreement on the recruitment of general workers, marking the first such deal in the 50-year history of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Bangladesh Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission is facing a series of new and evolving challenges ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election. Speaking on Tuesday (Oct 7) at the start of a dialogue with election experts at the Election

Bangladesh has enacted an ordinance amending the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973, disqualifying any individual formally charged with crimes against humanity from holding or contesting public office. Issued on 6 October, the ordinance introduces Section 20(c) to the existing

The Udayan Express train derailed on Tuesday morning in Moglabazar, Fenchuganj Upazila, cutting off rail connections between Sylhet and the rest of the country. Nurul Islam, manager of Sylhet Railway Station, confirmed the incident to the media, saying that several carriages, including

Bangladesh and Turkey are set to hold a foreign secretary-level meeting today at the State Guesthouse Padma, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, defence, and politics. The Bangladesh delegation will be led by Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, while Turkey’s Deputy

Dhaka’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category on Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 97 recorded at 9am. The capital ranked 12th among cities worldwide with the worst air quality. According to IQAir data, India’s Kolkata,

The current Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, faces no “political pressure” that could obstruct free and impartial elections, said banglanews24.com Editor Tawhidul Islam Mintu. Speaking at a dialogue held at the Election

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has described the issue surrounding former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India as a “judicial legal process”, emphasising that it requires “engagement and consultations” between New Delhi and

Three passengers were killed and two others injured when a passenger bus rammed into a CNG-run autorickshaw in Baraigram upazila of Natore district on Monday afternoon (October 6). The accident occurred around 2:15 pm in the Gunaihati area along the Bonpara–Pabna highway. Two of

Journalists have warned that combating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disinformation and propaganda will be one of the biggest challenges for the Election Commission (EC) in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections.  They stressed that providing accurate and timely

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has said that investigation reports on several cases of enforced disappearances allegedly committed during the tenure of the previous Awami League government will be submitted within a week. Speaking to reporters at the ICT premises on Monday

A massive fire erupted at a garment factory in Savar’s Ashulia area on Monday (Oct 6) afternoon, prompting nine units of the Fire Service to rush to the scene to bring the blaze under control. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm at Ayesha Clothing Limited, located near Jamgora

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has vowed to hold an election in Bangladesh as transparent as a mirror, and urged for collective effort and cooperation from all sectors to achieve transparency and fairness in the upcoming polls. “We want to conduct an election

Bangladesh reported nine more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, while 1,042 patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Sunday (Oct 5). In a statement from the DGHS Health Emergency Operations Center and Control Room,

A delegation of Buddhist religious leaders today exchanged greetings with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the occasion of Probarona Purnima, one of the major religious festivals of the Buddhist community. The meeting took place at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital,

The National Consensus Commission will soon submit its final report to the interim government, the commission’s Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz announced on Sunday (October 5). Speaking at a meeting held at the state guesthouse Jamuna, chaired by Commission Chairman and Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, are likely at many places across the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today. According to a bulletin issued this morning,