Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque was sent to jail today (August 7) following the completion of his seven-day remand in a case filed over alleged verdict forgery. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Saifuzzaman passed the order after hearing a petition submitted by Shahbagh Police

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained 306 Bangladeshi nationals and one Nepali citizen over alleged immigration offences, reports Malaysian state news agency Bernama. The arrests were made during a raid at a factory in Simpang Ampat, Penang, led by Immigration Department

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind across the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today. According to the met office bulletin issued this morning, rain or thundershowers

Three motorcyclists were killed after a pickup van collided with their bike in Dhanbari upazila of Tangail early today. The accident took place in the Bilaspur Battala area early in the morning. Sub-Inspector (SI) Akram Hossain of Dhanbari Police Station confirmed the matter. The

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 127 at 10am. According to the AQI, this level of air pollution is categorized as “unhealthy for

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to impose a ban on all types of rallies, public gatherings, processions, sit-ins, human chains, and demonstrations in several key areas of the capital. DMP took the decision from concerns over public order and the security of the Chief

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has hinted that the election schedule may be announced in December. He said the schedule will be declared two months before the polling date. CEC made the remarks during an unscheduled press briefing on Wednesday (August 6) at his

All Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Officers-in-Charge (OCs) across the country will be transferred through a lottery system ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced on Wednesday (Aug 6). Speaking to

Bangladesh has room to further negotiate tariff rates with the United States before signing a formal agreement, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday (Aug 6). He said, “There will be a formal agreement, and in that process, we will review where we need to reduce

The Ministry of Land has issued the Assistant Commissioner (AC) (Land) Posting Policy 2025, outlining clear provisions regarding disciplinary actions and mandatory training for officials under its jurisdiction. According to the policy, if any Assistant Commissioner (Land), commonly

The 84th death anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore is being observed across Bangladesh on Tuesday (Aug 7), as people pay homage to the iconic literary figure affectionately known as the Kobiguru or Biswakobi (World Poet). Tagore passed away on August 7, 1941, at the age

Seven members of the same family, all women and children, were killed early Wednesday (Aug 6) when a microbus veered off the road and plunged into a canal in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali.  Five others were injured and rushed to the nearby hospital, according to police and local

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that he will send a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) proposing the arrangement of the next national election in February 2026. He made the announcement during a televised address to the nation on Tuesday (August 5) at

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus is addressing to the nation on Tuesday (August 5). The address began at 8:20pm and was broadcast live on Bangladesh Television, BTV News, Bangladesh Betar, and various other television channels and online platforms. Earlier in the day, at

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the July Mass Uprising will receive formal state and constitutional recognition.  He said the July Declaration will be incorporated into the schedule of a reformed constitution to be framed by the government elected through

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (August 5) paid a visit to the under-construction July Uprising Memorial Museum at Gonobhaban. According to CA’s Press Wing, Dr Yunus inspected the progress of the ongoing construction work and exchanged views with the

Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad Yunus has said that a democratic state system will be established through a free, fair and neutral national election within a reasonable timeframe. He made the remarks while presenting the July Declaration at the South Plaza of the National Parliament on

A detailed declaration titled “July Declaration” has been unveiled to mark the success of the mass uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024, ending the 16-year rule of the Awami League.  The document outlines a series of grievances, historical context,

A fire broke out during a cultural event at the capital’s Manik Miah Avenue on Tuesday (5 August) in observance of ‘36 July Celebration’, leaving at least 10 people injured. The incident happened at 2:17pm when a short circuit in the wiring of a speaker next to the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (Aug 5) released a commemorative postage stamp and an inaugural envelope to mark July Uprising Day, in remembrance of the historic student-led movement that led to sweeping political change in Bangladesh last year. The official