The High Court (HC) on Monday (May 26) dismissed a writ petition challenging the legality of six recommendations put forward by the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission. The bench, comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi, delivered the order this morning.

The government has issued the Government Job (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 amid ongoing protests by officers and employees at the Secretariat. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued the ordinance on Sunday (May

Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafique Alam, on Sunday (May 25) said Bangladesh’s share market had become a hub of looters due to selfish reforms made under past governments. He was speaking at the “CMJF Talk with Shafique Alam” programme, organised by the

Remittance inflow continues to rise as Bangladesh received $2.24 billion in the first 24 days of May, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (May 25). In local currency, the amount stands at Tk 27,627 crore. According to data, the daily average remittance during

Amid growing public speculation over the involvement of international firms in Chittagong Port management, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, has clarified that the port will not be handed over to any foreign entity. He said, “We are not giving the port to

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued a show-cause notice to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina over a controversial comment allegedly made in an audio recording that went viral online. The prosecution on Sunday (May 25), formally submitted the complaint to the tribunal,

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 153 people into Bangladesh through different border points in Sylhet and Moulvibazar districts. The push-in took place early Sunday (May 25) from dawn to morning, confirmed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). As soon as they entered

The prosecution team of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has officially submitted charges in a case related to crimes against humanity over the killing of six people in Dhaka’s Chankharpul area on August 5, 2024. This is the first formal charge filed by the ICT concerning

Two Bangladeshis were injured after the Indian border security force (BSF) opened fire in Brahmanbaria’s Kasba border. The incident happened in Upazila’s Khadla border at Shyamnagar area on Saturday (May 25). The injured were identified as Md. Robiul Islam, 28, and Md.

Bangladesh Railway began selling advance train tickets on Sunday (May 25) morning for journeys on June 4 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. This year, all tickets for regular intercity trains are being sold online only, with no sales at station counters.  Online ticket sales for the Western

The Police Headquarters (PHQ) today issued a warning urging the public to remain alert against fraudsters impersonating police officers. In a statement, the PHQ said a fraud ring has recently been using names and photos of police personnel to deceive people. It advised citizens to stay

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting Sunday morning. Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions may experience rain with lightning and gusty winds,

Hundreds of government officers and employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat staged a second day of protests on Sunday (May 25), walking out of their offices to oppose a newly approved draft ordinance they have branded a “black law.” The demonstration, organised by the

Dhaka ranked 20th on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, with an AQI score of 84 at 9:30am, categorised as “moderately unhealthy.” Although a slight improvement from Saturday's "unhealthy" level of 152, experts still advise caution

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being observed across the country today (May 25) through various programmes. A three-day event themed "Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul" begins today in Cumilla. The celebrations include

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed across the country tomorrow (May 25) with various programmes. A three-day event themed "Mass Uprising of the 24: Inheritance of Kazi Nazrul" will begin on May 25 in Cumilla.  The

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 35 bank accounts belonging to journalist Munni Saha, her husband Kabir Hossain, and their associates, as part of a money laundering probe. The accounts, currently holding Tk 18.16 crore, were frozen following a court order,

The Advisory Council today said that if the interim government is unable to carry out its responsibilities due to obstruction, it will make necessary decisions in consultation with the people. A statement from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, issued after an unscheduled meeting

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Md Moazzem Hossain, former assistant private secretary to Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, following corruption allegations. Senior Special Judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the

As part of a nationwide crackdown to maintain law and order, police arrested 1,744 individuals across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the Police Headquarters. Of the total, 1,130 were detained in connection with previous cases and pending warrants, while 614 were