Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said people's trust and confidence are crucial factors for army and the military in Bangladesh earned that with their performance. "Trust and confidence are very important for any army. If there is no trust and confidence, independence and

The bodies of two children who went missing while bathing in the Padma River in Rajshahi were recovered on Saturday (July 22). The deceased were Hosen Siam, 12, son of Shukur Ali, a resident of Char Satbaria area, and Sanjid, 12, son of Nekbar Ali of Char Shyampur area. The body of

A five-member probe committee on behalf of the deputy commissioner has been formed to investigate the Jhalakathi road accident that claimed at least 17 people today (July 22). Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Mohammad Mamun Shibli has been made the head of the inquiry committee.

Congressman Joe Wilson, the Co-Chair of Bangladesh Caucus at the US Congress, has said the United States (US) is keen to expanding trade ties apart from creating job opportunities for the people of both countries. The Congressman, elected from South Carolina, was speaking as the chief

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 22). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (July 22) arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

At least 17 people were killed and 30 others injured as a bus fell into a roadside pond at Chhatrakanda in Sadar upazila of Jhalakathi on Saturday (July 22). The bus met with the accident around 10 am. Of the deceased, eight were women, and two children. However, the identities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid emphasis on an amicable end to the Ukraine war, saying international cooperation in this time of growing instability is clearly vital to the vulnerable among the global community to build resilience against future shocks.  "The prolonging war

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Anisul Huq on Friday (July 21) said the future of Bangladesh is uncertain without Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. If BNP-Jamaat is elected, Bangladesh will fall into turmoil. The minister made the remarks while addressing an

In persuasion of Bangladesh's progress, a momentous dialogue was held in London on Thursday to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community. Prime Minister's economic affairs advisor Dr Mashiur Rahman graced the occasion as the chief guest. Councillor Saima

Two brothers died in a road accident in Cumilla's Chandina upazila on Friday (July 21) morning. The deceased were Azizul Haque, 34, and Rabiul Haque, 23, sons of Junab Ali, Hailed from Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. According to police, a Chattogram-bound covered van lost

The US embassy in Dhaka on Thursday (July 20) expressed deep sorrow over a Bangladeshi student shot dead in the US state of Missouri. The embassy posted a message in this regard on its official Facebook page. According to the post, "We would like to express our deepest

Police recovered dead body of a youth from Hatirjheel Lake in the capital on Friday (July 21). The deceased could not be identified immediately. Sub Inspector of Hatirjheel police Station Mukul Ranjan, confirmed the matter. He said the age of the deceased will be around 25.

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to United Nations Muhammad Abdul Muhith urged the UN Secretary General to request all UN member states to take appropriate legal measures at the national level to combat religious intolerance including islamophobia, hate speech and desecration of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 21). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (July 21) arrested 50 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

A Bangladeshi student was shot dead by miscreants in the Missouri state of United States of America (USA) early Wednesday. The incident took place at 3:30am (Bangladesh time) and it is believed that the motive behind the crime was to rob the victim's car and cash. The deceased

A Dhaka court today (July 20) sentenced eight people including the former managing director of Sonali Bank to different jail terms in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The eight convicts are- former managing director of Sonali Bank Humayun Kabir, deputy

A Dhaka court set August 14 for submitting probe report in a case filed against Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and 12 others for allegedly embezzling Taka 25 crore from the company. Today was fixed for submitting the report but the investigation agency

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (July 20) said the recent joint statement by foreign diplomats is a clear violation of the Vienna Convention. He said: "I would like to urge the friendly countries to follow the Vienna Convention." Hasan Mahmud