A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss Fahim Saleh was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday, AP reports quoting Manhattan's district attorney. Saleh, the co-founder of the Bangladesh ride-sharing app Pathao and CEO

The Interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought cooperation from the countrymen to accomplish reforms, announcing formation of six commissions to carry out the job. He also said: "We want reforms. It is our sincere request - please don't go to the

Stressing the need for reform to the state organs, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the interim government has taken a decision to form a total six commissions to start a fresh journey of the country. “We have decided to form six commissions as a primary step to

Russia has criticized the dissemination of "fake news" about alleged embezzlement at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), accusing it of being an effort to "discredit" the project and "undermine" the solid relationship between Moscow and Dhaka. “It

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today (Sept 11) said China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservation system and enhancing data sharing during floods. She said China proposed to provide training in water

A Dhaka court today (September 11) placed ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury on four-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of one Sumon Shikder in capital’s Badda area during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

The Supreme Court (SC) has once again asked the judicial officials to follow the guidelines, set through a circular issued on September 22, 2019, about using social media. The apex court issued a new notification in this regard on September 10, 2024. Signed by Registrar General Aziz

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the body of Bangladeshi teenager Jayanta Kumar Singh on Wednesday (September 11) morning after a company commander flag meeting. Jayanta killed in BSF firing along the Kantivita border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila on Monday.

The appointments of eight Deputy Commissioners (DCs) out of the 59 newly appointed have been cancelled. Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, announced the decision during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Wednesday (September 11).

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (September 11) predicted moderately heavy to very heavy falls in five divisions. According to the BMD's bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is also likely to occur at most places in

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 275 kilograms of Bangladeshi Hilsa while it was being smuggled into India through Sunamganj border on Wednesday.  The operation, carried out by the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), took place in the early hours today in the Ghilatoli area of

Interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today (September 12). The chief adviser's press wing confirmed the information. This is going to be his third speech to the nation since his appointment as the chief adviser to the interim

Bangladesh has ramped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said. The influx of refugees from Myanmar has mounted as

A Dhaka court today (September 11) sent former inspector general of police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque to jail in a murder case after completion of his seven-day remand. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ali Haider issued the order this morning after investigation officer New Market police

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed reached Australia after traveling to several countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and Portugal. He has now made Australia his home with his family. Once a highly powerful police official, Benazir is said to have elevated

Former captain of Bangladesh national cricket team Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and his father, among 90 people, were sued on charge of launching attacks on students and people during the anti-discrimination student movement. Sheikh Mostafa AL-Muzahidur Rahman Palash filed the case with Narail

Three people were killed and one injured after a truck ran over them in Lohagara, Narsingdi, around Tuesday midnight. The deceased were identified as Shamim Sheikh, 20, Zia Biswas, 45, and Rasel Molla, 19. Tuhin Sheikh sustained critical injuries in the incident. The accident

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) and Transparency International US have jointly sent letters urging the US Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze funds illicitly transferred from Bangladesh and return them to the country. In letters addressed to US

The National Economic Council (NEC) has been constituted with the interim government’s chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus its chairperson. All the members of the advisory council are also members of the NEC. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification in this regard on

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India and Bangladesh from September 10 to 16.  Throughout his trip, the assistant secretary will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to supporting its partners’