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Bus driver arrested over Dhaka-Mawa Expressway accident

RAB has arrested Mohammad Nuruddin, the driver of the bus involved in a deadly crash on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway that killed six people, including four from the same family. The incident occurred on Friday (Dec 27) morning when the bus rammed into three parked vehicles at a toll plaza

Rizwana issues stern warning to forest grabbers

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan warned today (Dec 28) that strict actions would be taken against forest land grabbers and environmental violators.  No matter how influential the offenders are, the government will act against them, she said while

Met office predicts temperature drop over next five days

The weather is expected to remain dry with a partly cloudy sky across the country, with a chance of light rain or drizzle in a few areas of Rangpur division.  The met office has forecast a drop in both night and day temperatures over the next five days. Light to moderate fog is

Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked second among cities with the worst air quality, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 222 at 8:50am on Saturday (Dec 28).  This places the city in the "very unhealthy" category, posing significant health risks to residents. According to the

Journalists' access limited to Secretariat for safety reasons: CA press wing

The government has limited journalists' access to the secretariat after a fire broke out on Thursday, citing the need to ensure the "safety and security of the key point installation (KPI)," according to the chief adviser's press wing. The fire, which severely damaged

ISPR protests Anandabazar fake story

The Bangladesh military has criticised a special story from Anandabazar Patrika for making misleading and unsubstantiated claims about the interim government welcoming Pakistani infiltration to help destabilise India. The report published involving the Bangladesh Army was "Urdite

India unlikely to sacrifice Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh interim government's request to India to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina faces multiple hurdles, including the bilateral extradition treaty. According to people in the know, India is unlikely to sacrifice one of its closest allies considering the

Sukharanjan Bali: Disappeared and tortured for telling the truth

Sukharanjan Bali, who was abducted from the main gate of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) before he could appear before the tribunal and testify for the then crimes against humanity case accused Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee, said he was pushed over the border and handed

CA condoles Manmohan Singh's death

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus describing former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as a close friend expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on his demise. Muhammad Yunus expressed his condolences to the Prime Minister of India and the President of the Indian

Japan lowers travel alert for Bangladesh to level 1

Japan has downgraded its travel alert for Bangladesh from Level 2 to Level 1, signaling reduced travel risk for its citizens visiting the country. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the change on Friday (Dec 27).  The Level 2 alert had been issued earlier in

5 killed in Dhaka-Mawa toll plaza crash

At least five people lost their lives, and ten others were injured when a speeding bus hit a private car and a motorcycle at the Dhaleshwari Toll Plaza on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway. The incident occurred on Friday (Decr 27) morning, when the bus lost control over its steering and

Fireworks, firecrackers on New Year are punishable offenses: Ministry

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has called on citizens to refrain from using fireworks and firecrackers during the 31st night celebrations, citing public health and biodiversity concerns.  In a press release, the ministry reminded the public that such

Met Office forecasts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather to prevail across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from this morning.  The weather will be characterized by a temporary partly cloudy sky, with no significant changes expected in the coming day.

UP member, son killed, several injured in Madaripur clash

A violent clash between two groups in Kalkini, Madaripur, on Friday morning left a local UP member and his son dead, and 15 others injured. The deceased were identified as UP Member Ataur Rahman, also known as Akhtar Shikdar, and his son, Maruf Shikdar. Ataur was reportedly hacked to

Dhaka's air quality remains 'very unhealthy' this morning

Dhaka, the crowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 12th in the world for the worst air quality on Friday, with an AQI score of 176 at 9 am.  This level of pollution is considered unhealthy and can be harmful, especially for sensitive groups. Cities such as Delhi, Tashkent, and

Three killed in Pabna truck crash

Three people were killed, and five others injured, when a truck collided with a stationary three-wheeler, locally known as Korimon, in Santhia upazila of Pabna early on Friday (Dec 27). The victims were identified as Khokon Islam, 27, Dhoni Pramanik, 50, and Russel Ahmed,

Secretariat Blaze: High-Level Committee formed

The government has formed a high-level committee to identify the cause and source of the fire at the Secretariat and instructed to submit a preliminary report within three days. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, made this remark

BCS officers protest alleged conspiracy against civil service

Education and health cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) have claimed that a deep conspiracy is underway to destabilize and render the civil service imbalanced and ineffective.  They expressed this concern during a human chain and one-hour pen-down strike held at the

Two withdraw names from freedom fighter list

Two people have applied for withdrawal of their names from the freedom fighters list in response to an appeal by the advisor to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.  The ministry confirmed receiving written applications from one person in Munshiganj and another in Rajbari, both

Probe into plot irregularities allegations against Hasina family launched

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) started an inquiry into allegations of abuse of power, irregularities, and corruption involving the allocation of six plots, each measuring 10 kathas, in the Purbachal New Town project against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh