Tuesday, 22 Jul, 2025

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Met office predicts light to moderate rain in 3 divisions 

Light to moderate rain is expected in parts of three divisions by Sunday evening, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).  Other areas of the country will likely remain dry with partly cloudy skies. The BMD reported that the low-pressure system over the

1 killed, 10 knjured as 7 vehicles crash on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

At least one person was killed and ten others were injured in an accident involving seven vehicles, including passenger buses, on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway early Sunday morning. The accident took place around 6 am near Nimtala, as the vehicles traveling from Dhaka to Mawa were caught

Is Bangladesh on brink of another One-Eleven crisis?

Bangladesh's political climate is once again marked by uncertainty. Democratic reforms remain stalled, and doubts loom over the interim government's capacity to steer the nation toward a fair and inclusive election. Concerns about political exclusion, economic stagnation, and

Nahid calls for unity to ensure road safety in Bangladesh

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam today (Dec 21) called for a collective effort from all stakeholders in the transport sector to ensure road safety and establish discipline.  He underscored the need for structural reforms and an end to political corruption within

CA press wing denies Indian media claims on anti-Hindu violence

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser's press wing has strongly refuted reports by Indian media outlets, including India Today and Anandabazar, which claimed that 2,200 incidents of violence against Hindus occurred in the country in 2024.  The reports, citing the Ministry of External

Updated draft list of victims in July-August uprising released

The interim government released a draft list on Saturday detailing those killed and injured during the July-August student-led uprising that overthrew dictator Sheikh Hasina. According to a press release signed by Assistant Secretary Khandaker Jahirul Islam, the updated count includes

DMP to launch anti-extortion drive in 3 days 

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali announced plans to crack down on extortion and ensure discipline in the city. According to him, a list of extortionists in Dhaka city consumer markets is being prepared and drives against them will begin within two or

Ex-social welfare secretary Ismail Hossain arrested 

Police arrested former social welfare secretary Ismail Hossain from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport last night. Ershad Ahmed, officer-in-charge of the Airport Police Station confirmed the matter.  Police detained him under Section 54 of the CrPC, which allows arrests

Hassan Ariff to be laid to rest in Intellectuals Graveyard Monday

AF Hassan Ariff, adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Land, will be laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Mirpur on Monday.  Mahbubur Rahman Tuhin, Senior Information Officer of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism,

15 return to Bangladesh after 2 years in Indian jail

Fifteen Bangladeshi nationals, including nine women and six children, returned to the country via the Benapole check post last night after serving two years in an Indian jail. The Petrapole Immigration Police handed them over to the Benapole Immigration Police around 10:30 pm. 

Bay depression intensifies: Rain likely in Dhaka, 6 divisions

The well-marked low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, bringing the possibility of light to moderate rainfall to Dhaka and six other divisions. According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in several areas starting from 9

Hassan Ariff’s 2nd janaza held on HC premises 

The second namaz-e-janaza for the interim government's Adviser for Aviation and Tourism and Land, AF Hassan Ariff, was held on the High Court premises on Saturday morning (Dec 21). Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, Senior Advocate Dr.

Tongi Bailey Bridge collapses, truck plunges into Turag river

A truck fell into the Turag River early Saturday (Dec 21) after the one-way Bailey Bridge, linking Dhaka's Abdullahpur with Gazipur's Tongi, collapsed. However, no casualties have been reported, Banglanews correspondent reports.  Authorities have stated that an

Fire breaks out in six-storey building in Banasree

A fire broke out on the third floor of a six-storey building in Block-C, Road-4, House-16 of Banasree, Dhaka, on Friday (December 20) at 8:35 pm. Four units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence are working to control the fire, confirmed Md. Shahjahan, an official from the Fire Service

First Namaz-e-Janaza of Hasan Arif held

The first Namaz-e-Janaza of AF Hasan Arif, Adviser to the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Tourism, and Land, was held on Friday (Dec 20) after Esha prayers at Baitul Aman Mosque in Dhanmondi-7. Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, members of the advisory council, political

President mourns death of adviser Hasan Arif

President Md. Shahabuddin expressed deep sorrow over the death of AF Hasan Arif, Adviser to the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Tourism, and Land. In a condolence message, the President said his death is an irreparable loss to the nation. He prayed for the departed soul’s eternal

Chief Adviser condoles at death of adviser Hassan Ariff

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is shocked and saddened by the death of Adviser Hassa Ariff, who died of suspected heart attack on Friday (Dec 20).  The Chief Adviser learnt the news of adviser Hassan Ariff’s death as soon as a plane carrying him from Dubai landed in

Civil aviation adviser Hasan Arif passes away

AF Hasan Arif, Adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, passed away on Friday (December 20). He breathed his last at a hospital in Dhaka around noon. Lab Aid Hospital's public relations officer Chowdhury Meher A Khoda confirmed the matter to Banglanews.

Uttara restaurant fire brought under control

A fire that erupted at the Love Leen Bangla Restaurant in Uttara’s Sector-12 on Friday (Dec 20) morning has been successfully brought under control.  The incident, which took place around 10:38 am today, triggered a prompt response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence

Anar’s DNA matches daughter’s, informs Kolkata police

Kolkata’s forensic laboratory has confirmed that the DNA from body parts recovered from a hotel sewage system matches the DNA of Anwarul Azim Anar, a murdered Awami League lawmaker.  The confirmation came after Anar’s daughter, Mumtarin Ferdous Doreen, submitted her