The government has announced a one-day state mourning on Thursday next at the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, said a Cabinet Division notification issued today (May 21). On the day, the national flag will remain at half mast atop all government, semi-government and autonomous

Foreign minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud today (May 21) said that the United States had already informed the Bangladesh mission in Washington about imposing the ban on former army Chief Aziz Ahmed. He made the remark at an event organized at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital. The United

A Dhaka court today (May 21) fixed June 20 for the testimony in a case lodged over the murder of Awami League leader Zahidul Islam Tipu and college girl Samia Afran Preeti in the city's North Shahjahanpur area on March 24, 2022. As none of the witnesses testified before the court

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday (May 21) on a two-day official visit to strengthen their bilateral ties with Bangladesh and find ways to boost cooperation for regional peace and prosperity. Penny Wong was received at the Hazrat Shahjalal International

Mashfiqur Rahman Mukul, in his Dhaka residence, teaches the Italian language to those who want to go to Italy from Bangladesh and later apply for an Italian visa. Mukul shared his frustrating experiences with VFS Global, the company handling the visa process, with Banglanews. 

Bangladesh Meteorology Department forested rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places in three divisions and at one or two places in other five divisions with hails at isolated places. "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (May 21) arrested 12 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Babar Ali has conquered Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world at an elevation of 8,516 metres (27,940 ft), becoming the first Bangladeshi to achieve this feat. He reached the peak of Lhotse at around 5:50am local time (6:04am Bangladesh time) today (21 May), Farhan Zaman,

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on retired army chief Aziz Ahmed over corruption allegations, effectively restricting his entry into the world's most influential country.  The sanctions also apply to his immediate family members, US State Department

The European labour market has been held hostage by multinational visa processing company VFS Global as Bangladeshi nationals intending to go to different countries of Europe are struggling to get visas due to its cumbersome process, causing significant hardship for them. VFS Global,

A Rangpur court today (May 20) sentenced three members of the banned militant organization Ansarullah Bangla Team to separate terms of imprisonment. On Monday (May 20) at noon, Rangpur Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal Judge Md. Mujibur Rahman passed the verdict. The convicts are

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 20) expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian and the entourage in an Iranian helicopter accident. "I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear

Bangladesh Meteorology Department forested rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over six divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places. The met office said, "

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered battery-run rickshaws and easy bikes to ply in Dhaka City. Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader informed of PM’s order while talking to media at Awami Ulama League's anniversary programme in the capital today (May 20).

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (May 20) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Battery-run rickshaw and easy bike drivers staged demonstrations in the capital's Rampura area for the 2nd consecutive day halting vehicular movement on both sides of the road. They started the demo around 9:45am near the Better Life Hospital for the second day on Monday.

Jhenidah-4 lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar, who went to India for treatment, has allegedly been missing for the last three days.   Anwarul Azim’s personal secretary (PS) Abdur Rouf confirmed the matter to media. On May 11, the Awami League lawmaker went to India through

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reconsider the decision on imposition of 15% value added tax (VAT) on Dhaka’s metro rail.  Replying to a question on imposing 15% VAT on metro rail, the minister said,

Members of Armed Police Battalion (APBn) detained four men of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) from a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya of Cox’s Bazar early Sunday. The detainees are – Amir Hossain, 29, son of Deen Mohammad of Block H-81, Camp-17; Ziaur Rahman, 32, son Fazal

Four Bangladesh nationals and one Indian citizen were arrested when they were about to board a Chennai-bound express train from Agartala station, a railway police officer said on Saturday (May 19).      They could not show any valid documents- either passport or visa to