The nation is observing Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14) commemorating the intellectuals killed systematically by Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the Liberation War in 1971. On this day in 1971, prominent scholars, physicians,

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid homage to the martyred intellectuals marking Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14). President Shahabuddin laid a wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur at 7 am, paying tribute to

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep respect for the martyred intellectuals of 1971, ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day tomorrow. In individual messages released on the eve of the day, both the President and the Chief

For the first time, 468 metric tons of potatoes have been imported to Bangladesh via a cargo wagon train from India’s Punjab through the Benapole port. Parvina Khatun, Assistant Station Master at Benapole Railway Station, confirmed the matter on Friday (Dec 13). The

Joseph M. Acaba, NASA's chief astronaut, is set to visit Dhaka for the first time to engage with the country’s youth, academic institutions, and media. The US Embassy in Dhaka announced on Friday (Dec 13) that Acaba’s visit will include interactive sessions with

Ten people have been arrested so far in connection with the killing of a military personnel over a land dispute in Sherpur. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information on Friday (Dec 13). According to ISPR, the incident occurred on December 2, 2024, in

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of eminent poet Helal Hafiz. In a condolence message, Dr. Yunus said the death of Helal Hafiz, a poet of rebellion and love, is an irreparable loss to the Bengali

Helal Hafiz, one of Bangladesh's renowned poets, has passed away at the age of 76. This poet was known for his timeless poetry, his works have left an indelible mark on Bengali literature. It is known that he passed away in the hostel where he lived in Shahbagh.  Later,

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed on Friday (Dec 13) morning after an 8.5-hour suspension caused by dense fog.  The suspension, which began at 2:30 am due to poor visibility, left around 150 vehicles, including passenger buses and goods-laden trucks, stranded

A fresh batch of 85 Bangladeshi expatriates has returned home from war-torn Lebanon, marking another milestone in the government’s ongoing repatriation efforts.  The group arrived at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:21 am on Friday (Dec 13) aboard

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that the weather across country is expected to remain mostly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the next few days.  A mild cold wave is currently sweeping through the northern and western regions of the country,

The Online Editors Alliance, a new platform dedicated to the heads of online and digital divisions at leading media outlets in Bangladesh, was officially launched on Thursday (December 12).  The launch marks a significant step toward improving coordination, fostering experience

The nation is set to observe Martyred Intellectuals Day on Saturday (December 14), honoring the memory of the intellectuals who were mercilessly killed by Pakistan's occupation forces and their local collaborators during the final days of the Liberation War in 1971. According to an

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General (DG) Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman has acknowledged the existence of its “Aynaghor" (where people were held illegally and tortured). "Aynaghor remains as it was, under the directives of the

Chuadanga and Gopalganj are experiencing a chilling cold wave accompanied by strong winds across the districts. On Thursday morning, the meteorological office recorded the country's lowest temperature at 10.2 degrees Celsius in both areas.  Poor visibility due to the cold

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (Dec 12) upheld the High Court verdict that exempted businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun from 10 years' imprisonment in a corruption case. A five-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed

16 RAB members were arrested for their involvement in various crimes after August 5, said RAB Director General (DG) Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman. He disclosed the matter at a press conference organized at the Karwan Bazar RAB Media Center in the capital on Thursday (December 12)

Two days after the Indian Coast Guard detained 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, Odisha police have confirmed that steps are being taken to facilitate their repatriation to Bangladesh. Deputy Superintendent of Police in Paradip, Santosh Kumar Jena said that the fishermen were handed over to

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that the country will experience dry weather over the next 24 hours, starting this morning (Dec 12). "Weather may remain dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky across the country," the forecast stated, effective

Briefing the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said India does not endorse deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s criticism of the interim government in Bangladesh and it