India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed in 21 more Bangladeshis through the border in Biyanibazar upazila of Sylhet within three days of a similar incident. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained them on Thursday (May 29) morning from the Nowagram border point under Muria

Heavy rainfall may cause flooding in 11 districts across the northern, northeastern, and east-central regions of the country, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Water Development Board (WDB). WDB issued the warning on Thursday (May 29). WDB Executive

The Election Commission (EC) will examine the Supreme Court’s verdict regarding BNP leader Ishraque Hossain before making any decision about his status as the elected mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal made the

Former Jagannath University (JnU) professor SM Anowara Begum has been sent to jail in a case filed over an attempted murder during a student protest in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mostafizur Rahman passed the order on Thursday (May 29) after rejecting her

The High court (HC) has fixed June 2 for the final verdict on the death reference and appeals in the case filed over the killing of retired army major Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan in police firing at Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. HC bench of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and Justice Md

The European Union today praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in UN missions worldwide, marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. “Since 1988, Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been playing an absolutely instrumental role in conflict

Bangladesh and Japan signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) today to train and send skilled Bangladeshi workers to Japan. The agreements were signed during a human resources seminar hosted by the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo, attended by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has ruled that the Election Commission (EC) will determine whether BNP leader Ishraque Hossain can be sworn in as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). A seven-member bench led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed made the

Water levels in six major rivers in Bangladesh’s southern Barishal division have risen above the danger level, triggering flooding in several low-lying coastal towns, according to officials concerned.  The sharp rise in water is attributed to a low-pressure system that has

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, causing rain in Dhaka and other regions since Thursday morning.  Gusty winds of 60–80 km/h may sweep through Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali,

Launch services on all inland routes from Barishal have been suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions.  Md Selim Reza, official at the Barishal River Port on Thursday, said the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) ordered the suspension following the

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Thursday advised the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no. 3.  This comes as a low-pressure area has developed over the northwest Bay and its adjoining region.

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, today said that “global trust is at risk” as the world faces deep uncertainty, rising conflicts, and growing divisions.  He made the remarks during his keynote speech at the 30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia held

Three people were killed and six others injured when a passenger bus collided with a Mahindra vehicle in Ishwarganj upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday (May 28) evening. The accident happened around 6:30pm at Dattapara area of Ward No. 2 under Ishwarganj municipality, on the

The moon of the holy month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh. As a result, the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on June 7 (Friday). The announcement was made on Wednesday (May 28) evening during a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at the Islamic Foundation

A Dhaka court has granted an eight-day remand for top-listed criminal Subrata Bain and a six-day remand for Molla Masud and three others in a case filed under the Arms Act with Hatirjheel Police Station. The order was passed on Wednesday (May 28) by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting this morning. Most areas in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience rain

At least 54 Indian nationals were stranded along with the zero line along the Bangladesh-India border in Lalmonirhat on Wednesday (May 28) after Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents jointly thwarted a reported push-in attempt. The Indian nationals, reportedly Muslims from

An inter-ministerial committee in Bangladesh has so far recommended the withdrawal of nearly 11,500 cases deemed to be politically motivated, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday (May 28). The committee, formed to address allegations

Bangladesh has called for stronger international cooperation to help recover assets siphoned off from developing countries through illicit financial flows, urging a united effort to ensure global economic justice. Ambassador and Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the United