Police fire water cannons, sound grenades to disperse ex-BDR members
Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh
The interim government has begun providing financial assistance to the families of those killed and injured in the July uprising. Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus officially launched the program on Monday at 10:30 AM at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon by handing
Election Commission Secretary Akhter Ahmed said according to a primary investigation, five organizations receiving National Identity Card (NID) services leaked information to third party. He disclosed this information after a meeting with NID verification service users at the EC office
A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has recovered some bones from the demolished residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. The CID team, consisting of five to six members, visited Dhanmondi 32 at 9 a.m. and collected several
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting this morning (Feb 10). "Weather may remain dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky over the country," the forecast stated, beginning at 9:00 am today.
The UN fact-finding mission investigating last year’s July-August uprising is set to disclose its findings at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday noon, according to sources. UN investigators have reportedly found that the ousted Awami League government played a
A fire in the Bhuluar Dighir Par area of Chattogram’s port city claimed two lives and left three others with burn injuries, said the Fire Service on Monday morning (Feb 10). According to hospital sources, husband and wife Md. Ilias (50) and Parveen Akhter (45) died of suffocation
The newly established 'Command Center' has begun operations aimed at improving the law and order situation across the country, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. He made this announcement during a press briefing held by the Chief Advisor’s Press Wing
A total of 1,308 individuals have been arrested across the country during Operation Devil Hunt and other general drives conducted by law enforcement agencies. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Headquarters (Media & Public Relations) Inamul Haque Sagar confirmed the matter
The government has granted merit-based promotions to 764 officials of various ranks who had been sidelined in the administration since 2009. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Sunday (February 9), 119 officials were elevated to secretary, 528 to
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission (EC) does not want to support or oppose any political party in a bid to remain neutral. He came up with the remark on Sunday (February 9) as the chief guest at the ‘Journalist Hossain
A Dhaka court today (Feb 9) ordered the seizure of tax files for Nayeemul Islam Khan, former press secretary to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and his wife, Nasima Khan Monty, in connection with corruption allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib
The Constitution Reform Commission in its report recommended forming an interim government after the Parliament's term ends or dissolved, ensuring governance until the next elected government takes office. The commission also provided detailed guidelines on the composition
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today placed Armed Police Battalion (APBn) constable Mohammad Sujan on a one-day remand, following his involvement in a shooting during a student protest in the Chankharpul area of Dhaka on August 5, 2024. The two-member tribunal, led by
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Supreme Court Justice Mohammad Abdur Rouf has passed away at the age of 91. He died at Insaf Barakah Kidney Hospital in Moghbazar around 10am on Sunday due to complications from heart disease. Justice Rouf, a former judge of the
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today (Feb 9) said that the countrywide crackdown, Operation Devil Hunt, will continue until all threats to the nation's stability are eliminated. He made the remarks while talking to reporters after inaugurating
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy skies across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today. A mild cold wave is currently affecting Rajshahi and Moulvibazar, though it is expected to subside. A
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality. This morning, at 8:55 AM, Dhaka's air quality score was 201. This score is classified as 'very unhealthy.' It means the air is dangerous for
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has mandated that all individuals, including lawyers, their assistants, justice seekers, and court staff, must present identity cards to enter the premises. A circular issued today by Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Registrar of the High Court Division,
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, accused the defeated Awami League and sections of the Indian media of spreading false information to discredit Prof Muhammad Yunus. Speaking at an event in Dhaka on Saturday, Shafiqul claimed that "crores of
To restore law and order and bring terrorists to justice, ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ will be launched today (Feb 8) in coordination with joint forces in Gazipur and across the country. The decision was made during a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday (February