Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities to create a dedicated fund to manage recovered looted assets and laundered money, with the proceeds to be used for public welfare. “The Chief Adviser has instructed the formation of a looted money management

Four people, including three officials from the Thakurgaon District Accounts Office, were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a microbus and a truck in Dinajpur’s Birganj upazila early Monday (May 19).  The accident occurred around 7 am in the

Economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has said that bureaucrats who supported what he termed a "thief regime" under the previous Awami League government are now reappearing after remaining inactive following the events of August 5. Dr Debapriya, an Honorary Fellow at the Centre

A woman succumbed to her injuries Sunday night after suffering severe burns in a gas explosion that killed her four-year-old daughter earlier the same day in Dhaka’s Aftabnagar area. Mansura Akhtar, 28, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic

Popular Dhaka film actress Nusrat Faria has been sent to jail in connection with an attempted murder case linked to the recent anti-discrimination movement. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque passed the order on Monday (May 19) morning after a court hearing. 

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued a stern warning regarding visa fraud and illegal immigration, stating that individuals found guilty of such offences could face a permanent ban from entering the United States. The warning came via an official Facebook post from the US

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has registered more than 19,000 expatriates as voters across seven countries through its diplomatic missions, with nearly the same number of applications currently under review. The information was confirmed by ASM Humayun Kabir, Director

Members of Bangladesh police have arrested 1,492 people in a nationwide operation, including 925 suspects with pending cases and warrants. A press release issued by Police Headquarters on Sunday confirmed the matter. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Enamul Haque Sagor said that the

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has indicated that the next national election may take place in December 2025, but no later than June 2026. Speaking to The Economist, CA did not confirm whether he would participate in the election. He said that the interim government has managed to

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is expected to visit India soon for a long-awaited reunion with his mother. According to reports, Joy, who recently acquired U.S. citizenship, has applied for a new passport after his Bangladeshi one was revoked. His visit

Bangladesh received $161.9 crore in remittances in the first 17 days of May, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday. The data showed on average, expatriates sent $9.47 crore daily, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s daily inflow of $7.51

Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud has said the upcoming national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year is aimed at restoring fiscal discipline and is not an irresponsible one. He made the remarks on Sunday (May 18) while speaking to reporters after the meeting of the National Economic

Former members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, dismissed during the previous government’s tenure, staged a protest in front of the National Press Club on Sunday, demanding reinstatement and other benefits. The demonstration began at 11 a.m., with dismissed personnel joined by

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an appeal with the Appellate Division challenging a High Court (HC) verdict that dismissed a corruption case involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the establishment of barge-mounted power plants. The case was listed for a

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in several parts of the country over the next 24 hours, starting Sunday (May 18) morning. Rain with lightning and gusty winds is likely in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, and

Dhaka ranked ninth on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Sunday (May 18) morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 122 at 9:50am, a level classified as “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” According to the AQI scale, this level of pollution poses

All forms of gatherings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in several parts of Dhaka have been banned starting Sunday (May 18) until further notice. The restriction has been imposed for the sake of the public movement and maintaining law and order, the Inter Services Public

A Dhaka court today (May 17) placed three individuals on a six-day remand each in connection with the murder of Shahriar Alam Shammo, a Dhaka University student and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader. Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza passed the order after police sought a 10-day

A Dhaka court today sent Milton Samadder, chairman of Child and Old Age Care, and his wife Mithu Halder to jail in connection with an attempt to murder case. The couple surrendered before Metropolitan Magistrate Md Minhazur Rahman and sought bail, which the court rejected after a

At least three people were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between an oil tanker and a human hauler (Mahindra) in Dumuria upazila of Khulna on Saturday (May 17) morning, police said. The crash occurred around 10:30 am in front of the Dumuria Fire Service