Syed Shukur Ali Shuvo and Mohiuddin have been elected president and general secretary of Dhaka Reporters unity (DRU) respectively for the next one year. Senior journalist Manjurul Ahsan Bulbul, chief election commissioner of DRU elections, announced the result on Thursday (November 30)

A Chattogram court summoned Chattogram-16 constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Mostafizur Rahman for allegedly assaulting some journalists. In the afternoon, the Chairman of the Election Inquiry Committee formed to prevent and control 'pre-election irregularities' of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (November 30). According to the Met office bulletin, light fog may occur at several places over northern part and the river basins of

The International Crimes Tribunal sentenced seven people to death for crimes against humanity they committed in Bagerhat during the 1971 Liberation War. Three of the seven convicts – Khan Akram Hossain, Sheikh Md Ukil Uddin, and Md Mollah – were present in court during the

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday (November 30) said that the government hopes Peter Haas will abide by the limits of his conduct as US ambassador. He came up with the remark while talking to reporters during a press briefing at Awami League’s

A meeting between US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was held at State Guesthouse Padma in the capital. The meeting started around 11 am on Thursday (November 30) and the agenda of the meeting could not be known immediately. The meeting was

Unidentified arsonists set three buses on fire in Cumilla at Kotbari Bishwa Road area of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway early today (November 30). The parked buses of Trisha Paribahan were set on fire in front of Irish Hill hotel around 3:00am on Thursday. Alamgir Hossain Bhuiyan,

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (November 30) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

A total of 161 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces were deployed across the country, including 22 in Dhaka and adjacent districts, to maintain law and order situation. BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter on Thursday (November 30). 

A meeting between a delegation of European Union’s (EU) Missions in Bangladesh and the Election Commission (EC) was held on Wednesday (November 29) afternoon ahead of the national elections scheduled for January 7, 2024. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley led the team

Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy resigned from his post on Wednesday (November 29). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accepted his resignation, said a press note from the press wing at the Prime Minister’s Office. Earlier, the prime minister also accepted the

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the income tax return submission deadline by two months. NBR has extended the deadline to January 31, as the deadline for submission of income tax return by individual taxpayers will expire on Thursday (November 30).  Besides,

A search is underway along the Mississippi River for four crew members who have been missing from a Bangladeshi bulk carrier vessel for more than 15 hours, according to The United States Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG says it is searching the river near Belle Chasse in Louisiana for the

A complaint was filed with a Chattogram court against eight persons, including a union parishad chairman, today (November 29) for issuing a threat to kill US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas.  President of Bangladesh chapter of International Human Rights (IHRC) MA Hashem lodged

The Election Commission (EC) today (November 29) said the members of parliament (MP) are not required to resign to participate in the 12th parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. Even if they are members of specific political parties, they are not obligated to resign when

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (November 29). According to the Met office bulletin, Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly

The last date for submission of nomination papers for 12th parliament election is tomorrow (November 30) and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be held between December 1 and 4. The deadline for withdrawal of candidature is December 17, an official release said. The candidates

Three Bangladeshi workers were killed and several others seriously injured after an under construction building in Malaysia's Penang collapsed last night. Rescuers are still searching for four missing workers believed to be pinned under the rubble where a building under

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (November 29) arrested 34 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed its 428 patrol teams throughout the country amid the ongoing blockade called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). RAB's legal and media wing senior assistant director ASP ANM Imran Khan confirmed the matter. A total of 140 patrol