The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday (Dec 31) announced to issue Healthcare cards to the injured fighters of the historic uprising on the first day of the new year (January 1). The initiative was announced in a statement sent by Senior Information Officer Mohammad

The Secretariat fire that broke out last Wednesday night was caused by an electrical spark, according to BUET’s former mechanical engineering professor Maksud Helali, a member of the investigation committee. The fire engulfed the seventh building of the Secretariat and required

Bangladesh visa application has become more complicated for Indians, especially in Kolkata, where applicants face long queues and limited slots. Hundreds are unable to submit their applications daily, with many returning disappointed after waiting for hours. The Bangladesh Visa

A Supreme Court lawyer today issued legal notices to the relevant authorities following the fatal accident at Dhaleshwari toll plaza on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway, which claimed six lives on December 27.  Barrister Mohammad Humayun Kabir Pallab, on behalf of the Law and Life

At least 20 people were injured, when unidentified assailants attacked the convoy of the "March for Unity" anti-discrimination student movement in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat, on Tuesday (Dec 31). The incident occurred around 11:30 am near Mollahat Madrasaghat area. 

Four people, including an engineer, died in an explosion at a factory of Akij Food and Beverage Limited in Bahubal upazila, Habiganj, on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning. The deceased were identified as - Mizan Gazi, 36, Mahfuz Mia, 35, and Riaz Uddin, 28. The name of the diploma engineer is

Bangladesh has discussed the possibility of importing food grains from Pakistan on a government-to-government (G2G) basis, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said on Tuesday (Dec 31). The discussion took place during a meeting at the Secretariat with Pakistan’s High Commissioner Syed

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali has announced the deployment of additional 3,000 police personnel in the capital to ensure safety during the Thirty-First Night and English New Year celebrations. He told media while speaking at a press briefing at the

This year, nine judges of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court resigned between August 10 and November 19.  The resignations include six judges from the Appellate Division, including the then-Chief Justice, and three judges from the High Court Division. The six Appellate Division

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a profound tribute to former United States President and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died on Saturday. The Chief Adviser placed a floral wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a rich tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week.  Professor Yunus visited the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and placed a floral wreath at the portrait of the late Indian Prime Minister.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9am today.  The forecast includes a partly cloudy sky and a slight drop in night and day temperatures. A ridge of sub-continental high extends over

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 275 at 9 am on Tuesday (Dec 31).  The air was classified as "very unhealthy," indicating a severe health threat, according to the AQI

Students from across the country have started arriving at Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar to take part in the "March for Unity" program organized by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.  The event is scheduled to begin at 3:00pm. Hundreds of students have

The interim government has launched an initiative to prepare a proclamation for the July uprising, aiming to consolidate national unity, anti-fascist sentiment, and the desire for state reform.  A statement from the chief adviser's press wing confirmed this decision,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Nobel Laureate and former US President Jimmy Carter, calling him a true friend of Bangladesh. In a message of condolence sent to US President Joseph R. Biden, Professor Yunus said, "With great

The government has promoted 12 officials of joint secretary rank to the position of additional secretary.  Following their promotion, they have been appointed as officers on special duty at the Ministry of Public Administration. According to a notification issued by the

The number of online income tax returns filed has surpassed one million, with 1.6 million taxpayers registering for online submission. According to the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) disclosed this information on Monday (December 30). NBR’s public relations division

Students held a protest at the Raju Sculpture area of Dhaka University on Monday (Dec 30), by throwing shoes at a graffiti of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a Metro Rail pillar. The students expressed their anger by chanting slogans such as “Throw shoes in rhythm, on

The government has appointed new District Commissioners (DCs) for Narayanganj and Kushtia. Md. Toufikur Rahman, the current DC of Kushtia, has been transferred to Narayanganj, while Shamim Ara Rini, the Secretary of Gazipur City Corporation, has been appointed as the new DC of Kushtia.