The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has instructed inland river ports to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are expected across several regions. According to a bulletin issued on Tuesday (May 13), the warning will remain

National Identity Card (NID) services in Bangladesh have been disrupted due to server login complications, preventing officials from accessing key systems and affecting various service operations. On Tuesday (May 13), NID Director General ASM Humayun Kabir confirmed the issue.

A group of retired government officials staged a sit-in protest at the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday (May 13), demanding the immediate removal of five senior secretaries and the cancellation of their contractual appointments. The demonstration, led by Dr. Md. Nasir

The Bangladesh Embassy in Libya has issued an emergency warning for Bangladeshi nationals in the country, urging them to remain indoors amid escalating tensions in Tripoli. The advisory, issued on Tuesday (April 13), follows reports of armed convoys entering the Libyan capital and a

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been officially dissolved, making way for two newly formed divisions to oversee the country’s revenue operations. An ordinance regarding this restructuring was issued on Monday night, maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Under

Myanmar’s armed rebel group Arakan Army has abducted three Bangladeshi fishermen after opening fire in the Naf River near Teknaf on Monday (May 12) afternoon. The abducted fishermen have been identified as Siddiq Hossain (27), Robiul Alam (27), and Mahmud Hossain (30)—all

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui on Monday (May 12) accused India of a "planned push-in" of people into Bangladesh, including registered Rohingya refugees. Speaking after a law and order committee meeting at the Home

Bangladesh received $903.49 million in remittances in the first 10 days of May, according to Bangladesh Bank data released on Monday (May 12). This marks a daily average of $90.34 million, showing an increase from the previous year’s daily average of $75.16 million in May.

The government has issued a gazette banning all activities of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the decision on May 12 after a law and order meeting. According to government authorities the ban

The government has decided to restructure the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), according to Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. A committee has been formed to oversee the restructuring process. Additionally, authorities have decided that police will

A Narayanganj court has denied bail for Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, in a murder case. The decision was issued on May 12 by Senior Judicial Magistrate Shamsur Rahman. During the hearing, Ivy’s lawyers requested division facilities in

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that foreign election observers must be impartial, experienced, and reputable. CEC made the remark following a meeting on May 13 at the Election Commission office with a delegation from the US-based Carter Center’s

A Dhaka court has granted bail to 40 BDR jawans in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act over the 2009 Pilkhana massacre. Special Tribunal-2 Judge Md Ibrahim Mia passed the order on May 8, which was confirmed on Monday by Chief Prosecutor Borhan Uddin. The court approved

The investigation unit of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has submitted a report implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others in connection with allegations of genocide, murder, and crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 uprising.

The Investigation Agency of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has submitted a report alleging Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's involvement in ordering a deadly episode of violence described as "genocide" in July. The report was handed over to the Chief

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thundershowers in various parts of the country over the next five days, beginning from 9:00 am on Monday (May 12). According to a BMD bulletin, scattered rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely in

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged all concerned to refrain from blocking roads, citing severe traffic congestion and disruptions across the capital. In a statement issued on Monday (May 12), Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman highlighted the growing impact of road

Three farmers were killed and one injured in separate lightning strikes in Kishoreganj on Sunday (May 11) afternoon. The incidents occurred in Bhairab, Kuliarchar, and Hossainpur upazilas amid sudden thunderstorms. The deceased were identified as Faisal Mia (28) of Srinagar village,

The Bengali edition of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume One) was launched at the China-Bangladesh Readers Forum held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in the capital on Saturday. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen delivered the keynote speech, calling the book a valuable

A total of 593 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh in April, resulting in 588 deaths and 1,124 injuries, according to a report by Road Safety Foundation. Among the victims, 229 motorcyclists lost their lives in 218 accidents, making up 38.94% of total fatalities.