The government has announced a maximum application fee of Tk 200 for all jobs, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), to ease the burden on job seekers during the ongoing crisis. Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, confirmed that a

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (Dec 4) upheld a High Court order that allowed bail to former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter in a case lodged over the murder of his wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu. "No order," said Appellate Division

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus has initiated discussions with key leaders of the country’s major political parties, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to address the prevailing challenges and build national unity. The talks, which also involve student organizations, focus on

Some Indian media outlets spread false and misleading information about a road accident involving a Shyamoli Paribahan bus on the Dhaka-Agartala-Dhaka route in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.  Fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner revealed this in a report on Tuesday. Rumor

Members of customs detectives today (December 4) recovered 11 pieces of gold bars weighing 1.283 kgs from Sylhet Osmani international airport. The gold bars were recovered from a flight (BG-248) that left Dubai at 9:50am. Bikash Chandra Debnath, Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Osmani

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is expected to visit Bangladesh next week for discussions, amid tensions between Dhaka-Delhi relations, according to reports. If this visit is confirmed, this would be the first trip to Dhaka by a senior Indian official since the interim

All activities at the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria, remained normal on Wednesday (December 4). According to customs and immigration officials, export activities this morning, including shipments of various goods to India, as well as the movement of passengers between the two

The United States has expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. In a statement to Voice of America Bangla on Tuesday (Dec 3), a spokesperson for the US Department of State addressed concerns

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus urged the people of Bangladesh to remain united during these challenging times.  He made these remarks while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the National Defense College at Mirpur Cantonment in the capital on Wednesday (December 4). The CA

In a move aimed at fostering national unity, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to engage in a dialogue with leaders of major political parties Wednesday (December 4) afternoon.  The meeting will take place at the Foreign Service Academy at 4 pm, according to Abul Kalam

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather is likely to remain dry for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 AM today (December 4). According to the BMD's weather report, "the weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over

The United Kingdom (UK) issued a travel advisory on Tuesday, urging foreign nationals to reconsider their plans to visit Bangladesh due to a potential threat of terrorist attacks. In its updated travel guidance, the UK warned that terrorists might attempt to carry out attacks in

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has begun a meeting with student representatives to discuss ongoing issues in the country.  The meeting started on Tuesday evening (Dec 3) at the state guesthouse, Jamuna in the capital. According to the CA’s Press Wing, Dr Yunus is expected

Shipping and Labor and Employment Advisor Brig. Gen. Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain (retd) warned that the 180 million people of Bangladesh will not remain silent if neighboring India attempts to incite communal unrest. "Such actions will not be favorable for India either," he added.

The Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council strongly condemned the recent attack on the Bangladesh Embassy in Agartala of Tripura, and the disrespect shown to the national flag.  The organization described the incident as "unfortunate, regrettable, and condemnable." In

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said as the Bangladesh-India relationship is multifaceted and expansive, it cannot be confined to a single issue. "We are willing to engage with the interim government of Bangladesh," he told reporters after being summoned by the

The Bangladesh mission in Tripura’s Agartala ceased issuing visas on Tuesday.  The suspension comes amid a security breach incident at the Assistant High Commission office in Agartala’s Kunjaban area as members of the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, a Hindu nationalist group,

The Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs has requested a list of politically motivated harassment cases filed during the Awami League’s tenure from January 6, 2009, to August 5, 2024. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the Solicitor Wing

The attack on Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura, highlights a serious breach of international diplomatic norms. Such incidents not only undermine the principles of international law but also strain bilateral relations, raising questions about the host

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by the foreign affairs ministry this afternoon over the attacks and vandalism on Bangladesh mission in India. "He has been asked to come," foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain told media in his brief comment without elaborating