The body of iconic folk singer Farida Parveen will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka this morning (Sept 14), allowing people from all walks of life—including fellow artistes and admirers—to pay their final respects before her burial in Kushtia. According to her

The number of educated unemployed in Bangladesh has more than doubled over the past eight years, with one in every three jobless individuals now holding a university degree, according to the latest official data. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), in its final report from the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning for potentially extreme rainfall across six divisions, including the capital Dhaka, with a heightened risk of landslides in hilly areas of the Chattogram region. According to a forecast released on Sunday (Sept 14), the

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 32nd on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Sunday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 62 at 9:51am. According to the AQI scale, Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ indicating a light

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed profound shock at the passing of renowned folk singer Farida Parveen, widely revered as the “Queen of Lalon Geeti.” In a condolence message, the Chief Adviser said that although Parveen had also performed Nazrul

A Dhaka court on Saturday (Sep 13) sent former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police AKM Nahidul Islam to jail in connection with a case filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). A team from the Detective Branch (DB) of police produced him before Metropolitan Magistrate

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended warm congratulations to newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, I extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency on your

The month-long Islamic Book Fair is set to begin today (Sep 13) on the premises of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain will inaugurate the fair as chief guest at 4:45 pm, following Asr prayers, according to a press

Detectives in Dhaka have arrested former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police AKM Nahidul Islam. He was detained from his residence in the capital’s Eskaton area on Friday night, police sources said. A senior officer of the Detective Branch (DB), speaking on condition of

At least two people were killed and ten others injured when two passenger buses collided head-on in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 8:00 am in front of Tasrif Cotton Mills at Bharadoba on the Mymensingh-Dhaka highway, police said.

The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has formally bid farewell to outgoing High Commissioner Md Shamim Ahsan in a ceremony held at its auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. According to a press release issued by the mission on Friday, the farewell reception was attended by all High

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in four divisions over the next few days, with light to moderate rain likely across most parts of the country. Meteorologist Dr Md Omar Faruk said a low-pressure area is currently located over the west-central

The month-long Islamic Book Fair will begin tomorrow on the premises of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain will inaugurate the fair as the chief guest at 4:45 pm (after Asr prayers), said a press release. Religious Affairs

Bangladesh Ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam has presented his Letters of Credence as Head of Mission to the European Union (EU) to European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The presentation ceremony was held on

As part of a special initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Environment (DoE) carried out 1,540 mobile court drives across the country between January 2 and September 11 this year to combat air, noise, and polythene pollution. According

Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, has ruled out any possibility of delaying the upcoming national election, reaffirming that the polls will be held in the first half of February. “The election must be held in the first half of February. This is a commitment of

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has formally launched voter registration and smart National Identity (NID) card services for Bangladeshi expatriates in Canada, marking a significant step toward including non-resident citizens in the country’s democratic process. Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at many places across the country over the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers are likely

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said today that expatriate Bangladeshis holding National Identity (smart) cards will be able to cast their votes through postal ballots in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections. To enable this, the Election Commission is

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at many places across the country in the next 24 hours, beginning 9:00 am Thursday. According to the bulletin, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh,