A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide at Mirpur upazila in Kushtia district on Sunday (May 14) night. The dead Hafsa Khatun, 19, daughter of Edris Mondal, a resident of Charmail Tatibandho area under Baruipara union of the upazila. Hafsa's mother Seema Khatun said her

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the country's smooth transition from the LDC to developing country might be disrupted due to frequent climate-induced disasters. She said: “Bangladesh has been recommended for graduation from the LDC by 2026. However, frequent

Three salt workers were killed after Cyclone Mocha hit a salt field in Maheshkhali of Cox's Bazar on Sunday (May 14).  The deceased were identified as Ridwan, 35, son of Abul Fazal of Kalagazir Para village of Hoanak Union of Upazila, Muhammad Neshar, 32, son of Aktar Kabir of

The launch services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed after about 51 hours of disruption due to Cyclone Mocha. The movement became normal around 9 am on Monday, said BIWTA authorities. The authorities stopped the launch movement on this route from 6 am on Saturday morning due

A powerful cyclone has hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm. Cyclone Mocha did not make landfall at the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, as earlier feared, but still destroyed hundreds of

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of renowned actor, parliament member and valiant freedom fighter Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque). In a message of condolence, the President prayed for eternal peace of the

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to hold a media briefing this (May 15) afternoon about the outcome of her recent tri-nation visit to Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom (UK). The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 4pm, Prime

The budget session of the Parliament for this year will begin on May 31.  According to information, finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal is scheduled to present the national budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on June 1. President Mohammed Shahabuddin summoned the 23rd session

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the media tomorrow (May 15) to brief regarding of her recent tri-nation visit to Japan, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim confirmed the matter to media today (May 14). He

The High Court (HC) has set Monday (May 14) for bail hearing date of Evaly's CEO Mohammad Rassel in the Digital Security Act case. The High Court bench comprising Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Aminul Islam passed the order after hearing the bail application. Senior

Journalist Azhar Mahmud has passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka. He was 53.  Azhar was former general secretary of Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) He was the editor-in-chief of Campuslive24.com, breathed his last in

The High Court (HC) on Sunday (May 14) issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why they should not be directed to take steps for addressing and resolving the issues relating to the deprivation of Hindu women’s rights. The Hindu women demanded

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said load-shedding and gas supply situation in the country will get better within two days. The minister made the remarks while talking to reporters at the ministry meeting room in capital. He said that as the

The High Court (HC) today (May 14) dismissed a writ petition seeking a stay on the execution of two convicted killers of Rajshahi University Prof Dr S Taher Ahmed. A High Court bench comprising Justice Zafar Ahmed and Justice Md Bashir Ullah passed the order after holding hearing on

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) today predicted rain or thundershowers in different areas in the country due to the influence of the very severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (May 14). According to the met office bulletin, light to moderate

The High Court (HC) on Sunday (May 14) postponed for the fourth time the date for delivering its verdict in a writ petition filed challenging the validity of the suspension order made against Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) mayor Mohammad Jahangir Alam. According to the information,

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the risk of severe Cyclone Mocha has decreased for Bangladesh as the severe cyclonic storm is heading towards Myanmar Azizur Rahman, Director of the Meteorological Department made the remark to reporters on Sunday (May 14) at noon.

About half a million people are being evacuated to safer areas in south-eastern Bangladesh, ahead of a cyclone that could be extremely dangerous. Mocha is predicted to make landfall at midday, with 170kph (106mph) winds and storm surges of up to 3.6m (12ft). There are concerns the

Around 2,40,000 people have taken refuge at seven thousand shelters in Cox's Bazar, according to the district administration.  Besides, about 50,000 people had taken shelter in hotels and motels in Cox's Bazar.  On Sunday (May 14) till 11:30am, they stayed in these

The very severe cyclone Mocha has started crossing Cox’s Bazar-north Myanmar coast and is likely to move north-northeasterly direction further and complete crossing Cox’s Bazar-North Myanmar coast near Sittwe of Myanmar by afternoon or evening on Sunday (May 14). The