Bangladesh's interim leader Prof Muhammad Yunus told AFP on Wednesday that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina. The speed of reforms "will decide how quick the election will be," the

The injured participants of the July-August uprising returned to the hospital following assurances from the interim government. Four advisers met with the demonstrators outside the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Nitor), where they had been protesting

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus underscored the urgent need for a new economic framework to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable civilization that benefits both the planet and its people. Professor Yunus made these remarks during a high-level meeting of Least

A Jamalpur court has accepted the plaintiff's objection to the CID's investigation report in the murder case of journalist Nadim and directed the RAB to take over the probe. The order was issued on Wednesday (Nov 13) afternoon by Judge Tauhid Hasan Piyas of the Bakshiganj

A cargo vessel from Karachi, Pakistan, has arrived directly at Chattogram Port in Bangladesh, establishing the first-ever direct maritime link between the two countries.  This new shipping route is expected to greatly improve supply chain efficiency and reduce transit times for

Members of the JCIAD (Japanese Commerce and Industry Association in Dhaka) including Mr. TAKAHASHI Naoki, Minister, DCM (Deputy Chief of Mission) of the Embassy of Japan to Bangladesh, visited the Rohingya facilities in Bhasan Char from November 9 to 12, where over 35,000 Rohingya

A fire broke out at a foam factory in the Sagarika area of Chattogram city on Wednesday (Nov 13) afternoon.  Upon receiving information, five units of the Fire Service rushed to the scene and began efforts to bring the fire under control. The incident occurred around 4:00

The Bangladesh Army, after receiving magisterial powers to help maintain law and order, arrested 2,500 individuals and seized over 6,000 illegal weapons in ongoing operations. Colonel Intekhab Haider Khan, Colonel Staff of the Military Operations Directorate at Army Headquarters,

People injured during the July-August mass uprising staged a demonstration on Agargaon Road on Wednesday (Nov 13), demanding proper medical treatment and financial support. They protesters blocked the main road in front of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic

The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) has announced a new Board of Directors, appointing BNP’s Acting Chairman Tareq Rahman as President and Dr. Zubaida Rahman as Vice President.  This announcement was made through a post on BNP’s official Facebook page on Wednesday (Nov

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (Nov 13) forecasted that weather may remain mainly dry over the country for the next 24 hours from this morning.      According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with the temporary partly cloudy sky over the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to address the Opening Session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29 on Wednesday (Nov 13). "Professor Yunus will deliver his address at the summit's Opening Session, expected between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (Nov 12) termed access to credit as a fundamental human right because it directly impacts people's livelihoods. "Without guaranteeing the right to credit, the right to a livelihood cannot be secured," Yunus stated while

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus underscored the need for substantial financial and technical support to help the most climate-vulnerable countries, which have limited capacity for decarbonisation, in developing green industries. He said that Bangladesh is prepared to collaborate

The Ministry of Railways has canceled the lease agreements for 24 privately-operated trains due to alleged violations of contract terms. The list of the canceled trains, however, has not yet been disclosed, and Bangladesh Railway has not provided specific reasons for the

Ahmed Eltayeb, the Grand Imam of the Al l-Azhar Al Sharif, on Tuesday said Bangladesh would prosper and grow under the leadership of the country's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The head of one of the most respected Islamic religious institutions also invited Professor

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus passed a busy day at the opening day of the COP29 global climate change summit in the Azerbaijan capital Baku. The Bangladesh interim leader and 2006 Nobel Peace laureate met at least 20 top leaders of countries across the globe and heads of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted that weather may remain mainly dry over the country for the next 24 hours since on Tuesday (Nov 12) morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Based on confidential information, three Bangladeshi women were detained this afternoon at Agartala Railway Station for allegedly entering India illegally, said a statement from Government Railway Police on Monday.  The women, identified as Hasna Hena (26) from Satkhira, Kulsum

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have dropped to $18.45 billion as per the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6) calculation after recent payments to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).  Bangladesh Bank sources gave the information on Monday (November 11) night.