The Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement has rejected Election Reform Commission Chief Badiul Alam Majumdar's statement that there is no bar for the Awami League to participate in the next national elections.  Umama Fatema, spokesperson of the organization, issued a

A Dhaka court today (Dec 19) directed to freeze activities in 125 bank accounts linked to Saiful Alam, head of S Alam Group, and his relatives. The accounts at present reportedly hold a total of Tk 22.65 crore. Acting Judge Mohammad Ibrahim Mia of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions

Three individuals who attempted to rob the Jinjira branch of Rupali Bank in the Chunkutia Pakapol area of South Keraniganj, Dhaka, surrendered on Thursday afternoon (Dec 19).  Joint forces also rescued all hostages trapped inside the bank, ensuring their safety without any harm.

Former State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has admitted that the internet was shut down during the July-August genocide under the instructions of Sheikh Hasina.  Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tazul Islam disclosed the information during a press briefing on Thursday (Dec 19).

Relatives of the victims of the 2009 Pilkhana massacre filed a complaint on Thursday (December 19) at the International Crimes Tribunal, demanding justice for those responsible.  The complaint submitted by Advocate Uday Tasmeer, named 58 people, including former Prime Minister

Members of an organized gang of robbers stormed the Jinjira branch of Rupali Bank in South Keraniganj, near Dhaka, on Thursday afternoon (December 19).  Police and security forces promptly cordoned off the bank, blocking all escape routes and attempting to negotiate with the

Justice Md. Rezaul Haque will serve as a vacation chamber judge in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. The chief justice has nominated Justice Md. Rezaul Haque as a vacation judge to dispose of urgent matters related to cases of the Appellate Division during the vacation of

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations. The two leaders also expressed their

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather will remain dry across the country for the next 24 hours, starting this morning.  According to the BMD's forecast, there will be a temporary partly cloudy sky over most parts of Bangladesh. A

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, will attend an emergency meeting in Bangkok today (Dec 19) with regional counterparts to discuss the ongoing situation in Myanmar.  The meeting, organized by Thailand, will include foreign ministers and senior officials

Five passengers of an autorickshaw were killed after a dump truck hit the vehicle in Pekua of Cox's Bazar on Thursday (December 19). The accident, which injured a child, happened around 8 AM on the regional highway in the Hajji Bazaar area of Toitong. The deceased were

The United States on Wednesday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections after a student-led uprising toppled long-ruling Sheikh Hasina. "We welcome steps that have been taken by this interim government of Bangladesh to prepare for elections that

Two youths were killed in a motorcycle accident near Meghna Bridge in Sonargaon of Narayanganj, on Wednesday (Dec 18) evening. The deceased were identified as Ashraful Alam, 17, son of Alal Sheikh, and Asim, 18, son of Selim Mia, both from Gozaria, Munshiganj. The accident occurred

Police recovered the bodies of three young men from the Ichamati River and its banks in Benapole's border area of Jashore within six hours on Wednesday (Dec 18). One body was found floating in the river near the Panchbhulot border under Sharsha Police Station, while two others were

A fire that broke out in the Karail slum at Banani in Dhaka, on Wednesday (Dec 18) has been brought under control.  The fire was reported around 4:15 PM in the Bowbazar area of the slum. In response, the Fire Service sent seven units from three stations to the scene.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reached Cairo, the capital of Egypt today (Dec 18) at 11:00 am local time to attend the D-8 Summit.  He was warmly received at Cairo International Airport by Mohamed Shimi, the Minister of the Public Business Sector of the Arab Republic of

The Gazipur Metropolitan Police has banned public entry to the Tongi Ijtema ground from 2:00 PM on Wednesday (Dec 18).  A notice signed by Police Commissioner Md. Nazmul Karim Khan confirmed the matter. According to the notice, under sections 30 and 31 of the Gazipur

A Dhaka court has summoned cricketer and former Magura-2 MP Shakib Al Hasan, along with three others, to appear in court over a cheque fraud case.  Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbubul Haque issued the order, according to court sources on Wednesday (December 18).

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned all forms of gatherings, including rallies, processions, and protests, in areas near the Ijtema ground following clashes between two factions over control of the venue.  The areas of Kamarpara, Abdullahpur, Uttara Sector-10, and the

Titas Gas has announced that several areas in the capital will experience an 8-hour gas outage on Thursday (December 19) for emergency repair work on the gas pipeline.  The suspension of gas supply will occur from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Titas Gas PLC has stated that gas supply