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Tarique Rahman gifts pen, Greta Thunberg book to CA Yunus

Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chairman, gifted a pen and Greta Thunberg’s book “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference” to Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus during their high-profile meeting at London’s Dorchester Hotel on Friday. The

National polls possible a week before Ramadan next year

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has proposed holding the next national election before the beginning of the upcoming Ramadan during his meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in London. In response, Chief Adviser Yunus said that if the necessary reforms can

Mild heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a mild heatwave sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Sylhet divisions, along with Tangail, Faridpur, Brahmanbaria, Khulna, Jashore, and Chuadanga districts.  The condition is expected to persist over the next 24 hours.

7 more individuals pushed into Bangladesh by BSF

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed seven more individuals, including women and children, through the Panchagarh border—marking the fourth such push-in incident in these months. The incident took place early Friday (June 13) at the Golabari border near Main Pillar 743/1

Trader’s throat-slit body recovered from Gaibandha

Members of police recovered the throat slit body of a local businessman in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on Friday morning (June 13). The victim was identified as Abdul Khalek Mia, 35. He was a resident of Haripur village under Horirampur Union and the son of Mohammad Ali. The

2 youths arrested with 300 litres of liquor in Ctg

Police in a drive arrested two young men with 300 litres of locally-made liquor during a special drive in Boalkhali upazila of Chattogram early Friday (June 13). The operation was conducted around 1am based on a tip-off.  Later, police recovered the liquor stored in plastic

Police recovers female hanging body in Fatikchhari

Police have recovered the hanging body of a young housewife from Fatikchhari upazila in Chattogram. The deceased was identified as Tasnuba Akter Chandni, 18, wife of Saifuddin, a resident of the same house. The body was found on Thursday night (June 12) at the Badu Talukdar

Banglanews official Ashraful Makhlukat’s mother passes away

Abeda Khatun, mother of Banglanews24.com’s administrative officer Md Ashraful Makhlukat, has passed away at the age 60. She died around 2:45am on Thursday (June 12).  According to family members, she had long been suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and other

Prof Yunus receives King Charles III Harmony Award

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has been honoured with the King Charles III Harmony Award at a ceremony held at St James's Palace in London on Thursday. King Charles presented the award to Prof Yunus in recognition of his contributions to promoting harmony between

2 children drown in pond in Brahmanbaria

Two children drowned in a pond at Bihair Paschimpara village under Natai North Union of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila on Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Mariam Akter, 3 and a half years old, daughter of Md Kawsar Mia of the same village, and Shahida Akhter, 2 and a half

CA meets King Charles III, discusses Bangladesh's Reforms

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (June 12) met with King Charles III, where they discussed the reform agendas in Bangladesh. CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam shared the development at a press briefing. He said, “Chief Adviser met King Charles III at

CA Yunus expresses deep sorrow over plane crash in India

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a passenger plane in India that was carrying 242 people. “I am shocked to learn of the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers in Ahmedabad. We

7 of same family held in Lalmonirhat after BSF push-in

Seven members of the same family have been arrested after Indian Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly pushed them into Bangladesh through three border points in Lalmonirhat. The incident happened on Thursday morning (June 12) at the Durgapur border in Aditmari upazila, where Border

122 million people uprooted from their homes globally due to conflicts

The number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution worldwide has reached an unsustainable high, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in its annual Global Trends Report released today (June 12). A press release was issued in this regard which also warned that the crisis is

Fresh hope for coastal communities as 58-day fishing ban ends

Fishing activities have resumed in the Bay of Bengal as hundreds of Bangladeshi fishermen set out to sea following the end of a 58-day government-imposed fishing ban.  The restriction, which began on April 15 and ended at midnight on June 11, was aimed at allowing uninterrupted

DMP bans rallies, gatherings near CJ's residence, SC

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all forms of public gatherings—including rallies, processions, and demonstrations—around the official residence of the Chief Justice and key judicial institutions in the capital. According to a public notice signed by

No Bar to Tarique Rahman’s return, says Home Adviser

There is no legal or administrative barrier to the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.  Speaking to reporters after visiting the Salna Highway Police Station in Gazipur on

597 road crashes claimed 614 lives in May across Bangladesh

At least 614 people were killed and 1,196 others injured in 597 road accidents across Bangladesh in May, according to a report released by the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.  The total number of transport-related fatalities rises to 658 when including accidents on railways and

India pushes 70 more into Bangladesh 

At least 70 people were reportedly pushed into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) early Thursday through border points in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, officials confirmed. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said it detained the individuals from multiple locations

Mild heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh: Met Office

A mild heat wave is currently sweeping over the Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, as well as several districts across Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in its latest bulletin issued Thursday (June 12) morning. The heat wave is affecting Tangail, Mymensingh,