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Thrilling chapter opens in Cumilla’s Muradnagar rape incident

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has provided thrilling information regarding Cumilla’s Muradnagar rape and torture incident which video has recently went viral in the social media. RAB-11 commander Lieutenant Colonel HM Sajjad Hossain came up with the information at a briefing held

Met office forecasts rain across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours from 9am on Friday. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at most places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and

Two children drown in Thakurgaon pond

Two minors drowned in a pond at Chhota Lahiri village under Charol union in Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon on Friday (July 4) morning. The deceased were identified as Siam Hossain, 6, son of Dabirul Islam, and Sohan Ali, 7, son of Shafiul Islam. Both were residents of the

Three killed in Pabna road crash

At least three people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Pabna’s Santhia upazila early Friday. The accident happened around 5:30am on Friday on the Pabna-Dhaka Highway in the Purba Bongram area under Santhia upazila.

Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning

Dhaka’s air quality showed slight improvement on Friday morning, ranking 31st among cities with the worst air quality. At 9:20am, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 71, which falls under the “moderate” category, posing a light health threat according

UN rights office proposal still in draft stage: Foreign Adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser M Tawhid Hossain has said that the proposal regarding opening of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) office in Dhaka is still at the draft stage. He came up with the development while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign

No EVMs in local government elections: EC

The Election Commission (EC), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin, has decided not to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections. The decision was made through the newly issued Polling Station Setup and Management Policy 2025,

Advisory Council approves draft of Govt Job Ordinance

The Advisory Council has approved in principle the draft of the Government Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The approval came during the council’s 32nd meeting held on Thursday (July 3), with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair. According to a

Probe reports in 4 graft cases against Tarique, others on Sept 15

A Dhaka court today set September 15 for submitting probe reports in four graft cases against 19 people, including Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former defence adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over alleged embezzlement of Tk 812 crore from airport projects. Dhaka Metropolitan

'July Charter' likely if progress continues: Consensus Commission

The National Consensus Commission is making steady progress in its dialogue with political parties, raising hopes that the long-anticipated ‘July Charter’ could be announced within the month, according to the commission’s vice-chairman Professor Ali Riaz. Speaking at

BSF pushes 48 more into Bangladesh through Moulvibazar border

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 48 more people into Bangladesh through the Pallathal border of Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar. Barlekha Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) Habibur Rahman told Banglanews that the group, including women and children,

Met office predicts rain across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours from 9am. Light to moderate rain is likely at most places in Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram, and at many places in other

Three beaten to death in Cumilla for 'drug' offences

Three people, including a woman, were beaten to death by a mob in Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla on Thursday morning (July 3) over suspicion of being involved in drug dealing. The incident occurred in Koibari village, according to local police. The deceased have been identified as

Online gambling suspect arrested, jailed in Panchagarh

A man has been arrested and sentenced to one month in jail for allegedly operating online gambling activities following a joint raid by the army, police, and district administration in Panchagarh. The suspect, Abu Sattar, 25, was detained during an overnight raid that began late

Two Kuki-Chin members killed in Bandarban army raid

Two members of the Kuki-Chin National Front, including a commander, were killed during a raid by army personnel in a remote hilly area of Bandarban’s Ruma upazila, the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said in a press release on Thursday. The army team also

Four top NBR officials sent into retirement

Following the suspension of Chattogram Customs House Commissioner Md. Zakir Hossain, the government has now sent four senior officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement. The officials retired include Md. Alamgir Hossain, Member of the Tax Policy Department; Dr. Md.

Taposhi Tabassum sacked for controversial Facebook post

Taposhi Tabassum Urmi, former Assistant Commissioner at the Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner’s Office, has been dismissed from service. She was first made OSD and removed over a controversial Facebook post about the interim government and its Chief Adviser Dr Yunus. The

Jurno attacked in Narail

A local journalist came under attack in Kalia upazila of Narail on Tuesday night while returning home from work.  The victim, Zihadul Islam, is a senior journalist and a member of Kalia Press Club. He serves as the Kalia upazila correspondent for the daily Sokalershomoy newspaper.

Bangladesh clears $437m dues to Adani Power

Bangladesh has made its single largest payment of USD 437 million to Adani Power in June, clearing all outstanding, official sources confirmed. The payment, which includes pending invoices, carrying costs, and issues tied to the power purchase agreement (PPA), marks a significant

Regular media also source of much disinformation: CA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that traditional media, alongside digital platforms, are also contributing to the spread of disinformation, calling on the United Nations to play a stronger role in promoting ethical journalism and combating fake news. “Some of this