Bangladesh on Saturday (May 31) joined the global observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025, with renewed calls to strengthen efforts against tobacco consumption and promote a smoke-free nation. This year’s national theme focuses on exposing the deceptive tactics of tobacco

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 31) issued a cautionary signal for inland river ports as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds are likely to affect parts of the country. According to a weather bulletin issued this morning,

Voting is underway in the biennial elections of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to elect its new Board of Directors for the 2025–27 term. The election began at 8:00 am and will continue uninterrupted until 5:00 pm at two polling centres in

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds are likely to affect several parts of the country over the next 24 hours, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday (May 31). According to the latest forecast issued this

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Tokyo on Saturday (May 31) morning, wrapping up a four-day official visit to Japan that focused on strengthening economic, trade, and labour cooperation between the two countries. A Singapore Airlines flight carrying Prof

A new high-yield, zinc-rich variety of rice named GAU Dhan-3 has been developed by Professor Dr Nasreen Akhter Ivy, a breeder at the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Gazipur Agricultural University. This is the first rice variety registered under the university’s new

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict tomorrow (June 1) in the appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami seeking the reinstatement of its registration as a political party. According to the court’s cause list, the case appears first on Sunday’s

A tourist houseboat caught fire in Tanguar Haor on Friday night, prompting the dramatic rescue of 12 tourists who escaped unharmed, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 pm in the Niladri Lakepar area of Tahirpur upazila in Sunamganj district, according to local authorities.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 22 more Bangladeshi nationals into the country through the Kalenga border in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj early Friday. Company Commander of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Kalenga Border Outpost, Zakaria Ibn Kader, confirmed the

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 13 more Bangladeshi nationals into the country through the Motua border in Chhagalnaiya upazila of Feni early Friday. According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), a patrol team of 4 BGB's Chhagalnaiya BOP found the group around 9:00am inside

Abrar Faiyaz, younger brother of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad, has allegedly received a death threat through online, prompting him to file a general diary (GD) with Shahbagh Police Station on Friday evening. The GD mentions the names of two individuals, including Shahriar Ibrahim,

Law enforcement agencies during interrogation came to know that Subrata Bain along with his other gang members were plotting to target political activists to create unrest in the country. Earlier, Subrata Bain, Molla Masud, Arafat, and Sharif—were arrested by the army in Kushtia

Fourteen more people have been pushed into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through the Matiranga border in Khagrachhari early Friday (May 30). They entered through the Aam Bagan border area under Taindong Union. Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later

Adverse weather caused by a low-pressure has disrupted electricity and telecommunication services in various parts of Bangladesh, leaving thousands of mobile towers offline and affecting millions of users. The situation was confirmed on Friday (May 30) by Fayez Ahmed Tayyeb, Special

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds in most parts of the country until June 3.  The weather may start to warm slightly from June 2 onward. According to a 24-hour

Bangladesh and Japan signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) today to strengthen cooperation in economic, investment, and other areas. The agreements were signed on the third day of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Japan. The signing took place during the

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today (May 30) received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Soka University. He was conferred the honorary degree in recognition of his contributions to social innovation and global development. Yunus also delivered an address to a

Under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the air quality in Dhaka improved slightly on Friday morning.  At 10:30am, the overcrowded capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 55, marking a ‘moderate’ level with light health concerns.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. President Murmu warmly welcomed Ambassador Hamidullah and reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties

Japan and Bangladesh exchanged notes under which Tokyo will provide $1.063 billion to Dhaka as budget support, railway upgradation and grants. Of the total, Japan will provide 418 million dollars as Development Policy Loan for Bangladesh's economic reforms and climate resilience.