The 115th edition of traditional wrestling championship “Jabbarer Boli Khela” has started in Chattogram city amid much enthusiasm and festivity to remind people of the rich culture and heritage of the port city. Chattogram Jila Krira Sangstha General Secretary AJM Nasir

Criticising the recently released US State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report, a foreign ministry spokesperson today (Apr 25) said it is apparent that the report mostly relies on assumptions and unsubstantiated allegations. "As such, some of the inherent and evident biases

Journalists have staged demonstrations after Bangladesh Bank imposed an unwritten ban on their entrance to the central bank. They staged a sit-in program at the main gate of the Central Bank in capital’s Motijheel today (April 25). Earlier, Mezbaul Haque, the Bangladesh Bank

Acknowledging the strides made by Bangladesh with respect to economy, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (April 24) said that his countrymen today “feel ashamed of looking at East Pakistan” (Bangladesh) which was once “considered a burden on our

The charge hearing in the murder case of Awami League leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afran Preeti in capital’s Shahjahanpur has ended today (April 25). The court will pass its order in the case on April 29. The date of hearing the charge of this case was

Three newly appointed judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court took oath on Thursday morning (April 25). The three judges are Justice Muhammad Abdul Hafiz, Justice Md Shahinur Islam and Justice Kashefa Hussain. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan administered the oath to the

Bangladesh repatriated 288 Myanmar military and Border Guard Police personnel who fled across the border amid fighting with armed insurgents on Thursday (April 25). Police and district administration sources said the Myanmar nationals were first brought to a BIWTA jetty on the Bakkhali

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (April 25) arrested 37 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 25) urged all to stand against all forms of aggression and atrocities, and say "no" to wars, as the precondition for sustainable development is lasting peace and security.   She said: "We must speak out against all forms of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued another three-day heat warning, the third in a row, with temperatures remaining high in most of the country after days of scorching weather. This warning was issued on Thursday (April 25) morning. It may continue for the next three

At least six people were killed and 13 others injured as a dump truck engaged in border road work plunged into a ditch in Udaipur ninty degree area of Sajek in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati. The deceased and injured could not be identified immediately. Baghaichhari

A Dhaka court today (April 24) set June 26 for submitting investigation report in a corruption case filed against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for amassing wealth illegally. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court Judge Mohammad Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain passed

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has appointed Commander Arafat Islam as its new Director (legal and media wing), succeeding Commander Khandaker Al Moin. The elite force issued a notification in this regard today (April 24). Commander Arafat, also a seasoned officer of the Bangladesh

Four platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed to maintain law and order in Faridpur as two construction workers were beaten to death in the wake of a temple fire in Dumain union under Madhukhali upazila of the district. BGB team was deployed at Baliakandi and

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (April 24) appointed three new Judges of the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division. President made the appointment by elevating them from the High Court Division to the Appellate Division. A gazette notification was issued in this regard.

A Dhaka court today (April 24) set June 26 for hearing a graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 14 others. Judge Ali Hossen of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 re-fixed the date after holding a short hearing on two of the defendants' exemption pleas. As the hearing

A red carpet was rolled out to accord a warm reception to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she reached Bangkok this afternoon on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin. On her arrival at Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok

The current spell of the scorching heatwave that has been sweeping over the country for more than two weeks may prevail till the end of the current month, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met office, meanwhile, predicts another heatwave could hit the

Gas supply at different areas in the city will remain suspended for 3 hours from 2:00pm to 5:00pm today (April 24) for all categories of customers due to emergency work on the gas pipeline. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd, the areas where gas supply

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (April 24) arrested 27 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign