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Canada High Commissioner greets Banglanews on 15th anniv

Ajit Singh, High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh has greeted Banglanews24.com, one of the country’s leading online news portals, on its 15th anniversary. Sylvain Desrochers, Executive Assistant to the High Commissioner emailed wishing Banglanews24. Mr Sylvain said,

Chargé d’Affaires of Singapore Wishes Banglanews on 15th anniv

Mitchel Lee, Chargé d’Affaires of Singapore Embassy in Bangladesh has extended warm congratulations to Banglanews24.com, one of the country’s leading online news portals, on its 15th anniversary.  He extended the congratulations through an email to

Man shot, hacked dead in Narsingdi

A man was shot and hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Narsingdi on Monday (July 1) night. The deceased was identified as Rizvi, 35), who was a cable and internet businessman. The attack took place around 11:30pm in front of the Purbobrahmandi Women’s Madrasa under

July to July: A revolution nation remembers

July a month to be remembered, one year ago, on this day, the quota reform movement began gaining momentum—an event that would later transform into one of the largest mass uprisings in Bangladesh’s history. The student-led movement, which initially demanded reforms in the

Banglanews turns 16 with fearless journalism

As banglanews24.com marks its 16th anniversary, it celebrates a remarkable journey of fearless, factual, and fast journalism, built on the trust of millions of readers at home and abroad. Since its founding on July 1, 2010, Banglanews—an initiative of East West Media Group PLC

US Secretary of State calls CA Prof Yunus

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at 7.30pm on Monday (June 30). They had a telephone conversation for 15-minute.   The discussion was warm, cordial, and constructive, reflecting excellent bilateral engagement between the two

Teen dies after drowning in pond in Patiya

An 18-year-old boy named Shanto Nandi died after drowning in a pond in Dharpara area under Haidgaon Union of Patiya upazila. The incident happened on Monday (June 30) afternoon, police and family sources confirmed. Shanto, originally from Rangpur, had been living in Chattogram city

Man gets life term for wife’s murder in Meherpur 

A district court in Meherpur has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife. The convicted, Sentu Mia, son of Nurul Islam of Akubpur Bazarpara in Gangni upazila, was also fined Tk 50,000. In default of payment, he will have to serve an additional two years in prison.

HC orders rooftop solar plan for buildings in Dhaka 

The High Court (HC) has directed authorities to prepare and implement a time-bound action plan to install adequate and functional solar panels on the rooftops of all buildings across Dhaka city. The court also ordered that all existing solar panels on residential and commercial

Abu Sayeed klling: Tribunal issues arrest warrant against 26 

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has formally accepted charges in the killing case of Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was shot dead during the July mass uprising last year. Alongside, the tribunal issued arrest warrants for 26 individuals, including

NBR officials return to work as protest prog withdrawn

The protest programme by officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been officially withdrawn, with employees returning to their desks at the NBR headquarters in Agargaon on Monday (June 30) morning. Where chants, rallies, and media crowds dominated the scene a day earlier,

Dhaka ranks 17th in global air pollution index

Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, ranked 17th among the most polluted cities in the world on Monday morning, according to global air quality monitoring platform IQAir. At 8:30 am, Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 81, placing its air quality in the

30 sued over Abu Sayeed’s killing in Rangpur

The prosecution on Monday (June 30) submitted formal charges against 30 people in connection with the death of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed during the mass uprising in July last year. The charges were filed before the International Crimes Tribunal-2, led by Justice Md

44th BCS final results to be published this afternoon

The final results of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination are set to be published on Monday (June 30) afternoon, according to officials at the Public Service Commission (PSC). The results will be available on the PSC’s official website, sources at the commission

60,513 Bangladeshi pilgrims return home so far after Hajj

A total of 60,513 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia after performing the annual Hajj, according to the Hajj Office under the Ministry of Religious Affairs.  Of them, 5,007 pilgrims returned under government management, while 55,506 made the journey back

ACC probes EVM purchase irregularities, summons six officials

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement of electronic voting machines (EVMs) by the Election Commission (EC), summoning six officials involved in the process during that time. The six summoned officials are: Md

New section to CrPC rules will reduce fake cases: Law Adviser

The government has decided to incorporate new rule to bring a major reform to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to reduce fake and harassment-driven cases. Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul came up with the development while speaking to reporters at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on

UN Human Rights office to open in Dhaka

The government has allowed United Nations Human Rights to establish its office in Dhaka for an initial period of three years. Law Adviser to the Interim Government Dr Asif Nazrul informed the matter to media while speaking at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Sunday (June

Robber beaten to death for attempted rape in Cox’s Bazar

A suspected robber was beaten and hacked to death by villagers in Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday morning, after he allegedly attempted to rape a young woman and attacked her with a knife. The incident happened around 10:30am at Kombonia area under Khuniapalong union of the

Ali Riaz expresses doubt over July charter signing

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has expressed concern over the possible delay in unveiling the ‘July Charter’. He raised the concern during the opening remarks of the seventh round of dialogue between the Commission and political