Brown University of United States (US) accorded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with special honour as the United Nations recognised her brainchild community clinic model to reach healthcare services to the Bangladesh people's doorsteps. Dr. Mukesh K. Jain, Senior Vice President for

A case was filed with Rangpur court against Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus for breach of labour law on Tuesday (September 19). Farukul Islam, a retired senior farm manager from Grameen Krishi (Agriculture) Foundation, filed the case with Rangpur Labour Court. Dr Yunus,

The High Court (HC) has granted six months' bail to suspended UP Chairman Mahmudul Alam Babu, who is the prime accused in Jamalpur's journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case. The HC bench of Justice Md Jahangir Hossain and Justice Mohammad Showkat Ali Chowdhury passed the

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (September 19) placed three people, including two customs officials, on a three-day remand each over the theft of 55 kilograms of gold from a customs warehouse at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The remanded accused are - assistant revenue

The National Identity Card (NID) server will remain down till tomorrow (Wednesday) due to maintenance purposes. Election Commission's Information System Management Officer Aminul Islam confirmed the matter on Tuesday (September 19).  He said the service will remain closed

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over the north, central, south and north-western region and at many places over the southern region. Light to

The United States has reiterated its desire to see free and fair elections and freedom of expression in Bangladesh. The US under secretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya said this in a social media post on Tuesday (September 19) following a meeting with

An investigation committee has found the involvement of suspended ADC Harun-Or-Rashid in the assault on three BCL leaders. The three-member probe body will place its findings to DMP Commissioner today (September 19), recommending departmental actions against ADC Harun, ADC Sanjida

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (September 19) arrested 41 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen reiterated that the government is determined to hold free, fair elections in Bangladesh. He said this while briefing the media about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daily engagements on 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session’s

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury held a meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The duo discussed current development projects, ways to boost bilateral economic relations, tourism prospects and women empowerment. The meeting was held as Sri

A fire that broke out at Sena Kalyan Bhaban in Motijheel of the capital on Monday (September 18) night was brought under control. The officer in charge of the fire service headquarters, Rafi Al Farooq, confirmed the matter at 9:40 pm. He said that four firefighters unit were worked

Inspiring Bangladesh, a social good company promoting inspirational stories of Bangladeshis around the globe recently hosted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsed "40 Under 40 Smart Bangladesh ICT Summit & Award," at the Independent University of Bangladesh.  The

The mother of deceased Gulf Air Captain Mohannad Yousef Hassan Al Hindi today (Monday) filed a writ petition in the High Court (HC) against four people for failure and refusal to investigate Gulf Air. The four persons are - CAAB (Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh), Chairman

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas inaugurated the new location of American Corner in Rajshahi on Monday (September 18). According to US embassy to Dhaka this initiative is a joint effort between the US Embassy and Varendra University that aims to advance knowledge exchange,

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered over 5 kg of crystal methamphetamine in a drive in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Monday (September 18). Col Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, commandant of the BGB-2 (Teknaf) confirmed the matter today. He said tipped off, a team of BGB-2

A local Swechasebak League leader was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash between two factions of the ruling Awami League in Cumilla on Monday (September 18). The incident took place in village Chalibhanga under Meghna upazila this morning. The deceased Nizam Sarkar, 40, is

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) buses started to ply on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway today (September 18).   The bus service was launched with eight buses at an event at Manik Mia Avenue in the morning. A bus passenger will be charged Tk 35 for his/her journey from

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (September 18) arrested 54 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached New York in the USA today to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A flight of the British Airways (BA 1593) carrying the premier and her entourage members landed at the JKF International Airport, New York