The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has formally bid farewell to outgoing High Commissioner Md Shamim Ahsan in a ceremony held at its auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. According to a press release issued by the mission on Friday, the farewell reception was attended by all High

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in four divisions over the next few days, with light to moderate rain likely across most parts of the country. Meteorologist Dr Md Omar Faruk said a low-pressure area is currently located over the west-central

The month-long Islamic Book Fair will begin tomorrow on the premises of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain will inaugurate the fair as the chief guest at 4:45 pm (after Asr prayers), said a press release. Religious Affairs

Bangladesh Ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam has presented his Letters of Credence as Head of Mission to the European Union (EU) to European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The presentation ceremony was held on

As part of a special initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Environment (DoE) carried out 1,540 mobile court drives across the country between January 2 and September 11 this year to combat air, noise, and polythene pollution. According

Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, has ruled out any possibility of delaying the upcoming national election, reaffirming that the polls will be held in the first half of February. “The election must be held in the first half of February. This is a commitment of

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has formally launched voter registration and smart National Identity (NID) card services for Bangladeshi expatriates in Canada, marking a significant step toward including non-resident citizens in the country’s democratic process. Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at many places across the country over the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers are likely

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said today that expatriate Bangladeshis holding National Identity (smart) cards will be able to cast their votes through postal ballots in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections. To enable this, the Election Commission is

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at many places across the country in the next 24 hours, beginning 9:00 am Thursday. According to the bulletin, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh,

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called for stronger bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, highlighting shared history, cultural affinity, and familial connections as the foundation of their relationship. The remarks came during a meeting in

Workers from a garment factory in Gazipur staged a protest this morning, blocking a major highway to demand payment of overdue wages and allowances.  The demonstration, which took place near the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, resulted in severe traffic congestion and public disruption.

Voting is underway for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (Jucsu) election. Among the early voters was Sheikh Sadi Hasan, vice-president candidate from the BNP-affiliated student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal. Sadi cast his vote at around 10:00 am at the Mir

Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) has called on the European Union (EU) to cooperate with Bangladesh in preventing illegal immigration and strengthening border security. He made the remarks during a meeting with a European Commission delegation led by Director for

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, has ranked 20th globally for poor air quality, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 77 at 9:11 am on Thursday.  The city’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ indicating a light health risk. Kinshasa in the

A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed arrested former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of illegally obtaining a 10-katha RAJUK plot while falsely claiming to have only a six-storey house in the capital. Dhaka

Police have arrested 1,823 more crime suspects across the country in the past 24 hours as part of the ongoing nationwide anti-criminal crackdown. According to the Police Headquarters, 1,271 individuals were arrested in connection with previous cases and pending warrants, while 552

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that preliminary registration for intending Hajj pilgrims for 2026 will close on October 12.  In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry said, “Preliminary registration for Hajj pilgrims of the year 2026 will end on

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that light to moderate rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, are likely at many places in the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 am today. According to a bulletin issued this morning,

Dhaka’s air quality was recorded as ‘moderate’ on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 73 at 10:00 am, placing the city 22nd among the world’s most polluted cities, according to the AQI Index. Uganda’s Kampala, Pakistan’s