Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would secure highest number of votes — 38.76% — if the next national election is held, according to a youth survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) in collaboration with ActionAid Bangladesh. According to

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has reiterated that the commission is not imposing any decisions on political parties, but is instead working to foster dialogue and build common ground. He said: “I have said it clearly, both in public and

Police on Monday (July 7) fired water cannons and sound grenades to disperse sacked members of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) who were protesting near the Kakrail Mosque intersection in the capital, demanding reinstatement and other concessions. The clash erupted around 12:15 pm

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across much of the country, with heavier downpours likely in southern regions. In its bulletin issued Monday morning, the BMD said rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely

A member of police has been accused of assaulting Banglanews24’s multimedia reporter Tofayel Ahmed in front of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court’s jail gate. The incident happened on Sunday (July 6) afternoon. According to Tofayel, he was performing his

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged Islamic NGOs to take up more social business to support the Muslim world. He made the call when a group of NGO leaders from different Muslim countries met him at the state guest house Jamuna in the capital on Sunday (July 6).

A local Jubo Dal leader was shot dead by armed assailants at a local market in Raufan’s Kadalpura union under Chattogram’s Raozan upazila on Sunday. The victim, Mohammad Selim, 40, was a resident of South Shamsher Para area in the union’s Ward-6. He was the member

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday (July 6) dismissed claims of militancy in Bangladesh, saying there is "no place for militancy of any kind" in the country. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during a visit to the Export Cargo

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9am Sunday (July 6). According to a Met office bulletin issued this

Two cleaners of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) were killed when a covered van ran them over in the Khilkhet area of the capital early Sunday morning. The deceased have been identified as Ashraful Alam, 60, and Nihar, 40. Md Sajjad Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Khilkhet

The mournful Tajia procession commemorating Holy Ashura began from the historic Hussaini Dalan Imambara in Dhaka on Sunday morning, as the Shia Muslim community observed the day in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA). The procession commenced at around 10 am, passing

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has advised four major sea ports to hoist local warning signal number 3 due to a steep pressure gradient over the North Bay of Bengal caused by active monsoon conditions. Meteorologist Md Toriful Newaz Kabir said the monsoon winds have strengthened

At least 10 people were pushed into Bangladesh from India through the Matamoral border in the New Pallathol area of Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar on Saturday (July 5), officials confirmed. The group — comprising seven men and three women — was detained by Border

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has returned the body of Wasim Akram, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi youth who was shot dead by BSF personnel near the Baghadanga border in Maheshpur upazila, nearly three months after the incident. The handover took place on Saturday (July 5) near main

Dhaka's air quality showed a slight improvement on Sunday morning (July 5), ranking 16th among the world’s most polluted cities, according to real-time data from Swiss-based air monitoring agency IQAir. At 8:00 am, the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 81,

Muslims across Bangladesh are observing Holy Ashura today with solemn religious fervor, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who was killed in the historic Battle of Karbala. The day, the 10th of Muharram in the Islamic lunar

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tomorrow with due respect and religious solemnity. Tomorrow marks the 10th day of Muharram in the Hijri

The government has said Bangladesh will fully cooperate with Malaysian authorities in investigating the recent arrest of 36 Bangladeshis for their suspected involvement in a radical militant network. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Bangladesh

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested six individuals in connection with the brutal killing of a mother, her son, and daughter in Karaibari village of Muradnagar upazila, Cumilla. Muttazul Islam, Assistant Director of the Media Wing at RAB Headquarters, confirmed the matter on

Bangladesh Police have arrested 1,542 individuals in a series of nationwide operations, including suspects wanted in criminal cases and others involved in various offenses.  The operation also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition, according to a statement issued on