The United States has reiterated its commitment to resolving the Rohingya refugee crisis while expressing concern over the ongoing situation in Myanmar, citing risks to regional stability and security. “We are closely monitoring developments. We remain concerned by the conflict

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka early Wednesday (Dec 18) for a three-day visit to Egypt to participate in the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo. The flight carrying Prof Yunus departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:20 am, according to Deputy Press Secretary

A clash broke out between the Jobayer and Saad factions over control of the Biswa Ijtema ground, leaving three dead and more than 100 injured. The Saad faction has since claimed control of the ground, releasing video statements asserting their dominance. The confrontation erupted in

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Tuesday (December 17) said that former Chief Justices ABM Khairul Haque and Syed Mahmud Hossain should face accountability for their controversial roles, which contributed to undermining the judiciary. Speaking at his office after the High

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, is set to travel to Egypt tonight for a two-day state visit to participate in the D-8 Summit on December 19.  According to Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, the Chief Adviser and his team will leave Hazrat Shahjalal

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam said that the government has no evidence to confirm that former Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader was in hiding for three months or that he left the country. Speaking at a press

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain called for enhanced cooperation among member states during the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held virtually in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Highlighting war, conflict,

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed three separate cases against former Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun Or Rashid, his wife Shirin Akter, and his brother ABM Shahriar over allegations of illegally amassing wealth. The cases were lodged on Tuesday (Dec 17), at the

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to investigate allegations of Tk 80,000 crore corruption against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and three others in nine priority projects under the previous Awami League government. Apart from Sheikh Hasina, those who will be

The High Court today (Dec 17) reinstated the provision for non-party caretaker governments in Bangladesh, declaring the abolition of the caretaker system under the 15th Amendment to the constitution illegal. It has also revived the provision of holding referendums to bring any

BNP’s Legal Affairs Secretary Barrister Kaiser Kamal firmly dismissed the Minus Two formula, saying it would not be effective as Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman have already proven to be essential figures in Bangladesh's political arena. Barrister Kamal also accused the fallen

Simeen Rahman, the eldest daughter of the late entrepreneur Latifur Rahman and the current CEO of Transcom Group, has reportedly taken control of assets worth nearly Tk30,000 crore belonging to the group by forging signatures of her brother and sister and creating fraudulent documents.

To maintain peace and prevent any disturbances, the Bagerhat district administration has imposed Section 144 in Kachua upazila today (December 17), from 10 am to 6 pm. The order, signed by Kachua Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) KM Abu Naushad, covers a 1 km area around two event

The High Court is set to deliver its verdict today (December 17) regarding the validity of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished the caretaker government system. The verdict will be pronounced by the bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury,

An investigation committee will be formed within the next five working days to ensure justice for the BDR killings, said Home Affairs Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He made the announcement during a special press briefing on the BDR killings held at the Home Ministry conference

The Awami League (AL) government's 10 former ministers, two advisers, a retired Appellate Division Justice, and a former home secretary, among 16,  will be produced before the International Crimes Tribunal today (December 17) in a case of genocide and crimes against humanity

The armed forces of Bangladesh and India jointly celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the Liberation War of 1971. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka shared the information to its website on Monday (December 16). According to a press release, senior officials from both countries

Bus services on all routes in Rajshahi were suspended after an alleged attack on bus workers in Tanore upazila. According to report, from Monday (Dec 16) afternoon, no buses were operating in the city. However, buses coming from other districts were allowed to return from Rajshahi.

Nasiruddin Patwary, convenor of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, has announced that no elections will take place in Bangladesh without the trial of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. Speaking at the end of a Victory Rally on Monday (December 16), Patwary emphasized that anyone attempting

Anti-discrimination Student Movement today (December 16) declined an invitation from President Mohammad Shahabuddin to attend the Victory Day celebration at Bangabhaban. In a statement issued by Zahid Ahsan, a member of the organization’s office cell confirmed the matter on