8 Bangladeshis among Mediterranean boat capsize victims
Dhaka to decide next steps after Delhi's response on Sheikh Hasina
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday (Oct 4) held a meeting with the visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). CA's Press Wing informed, during this one-to-one meeting Professor Yunus said he was "very
Three persons were killed and another was injured in a road accident on the Jamalpur-Tangail road in Sadar upazila in Jamalpur today (October 4). The victims are: Khokan Mahmud, 45, a resident of Kapas Hatia village, Abdul Malek, 53, of Sheikh Sadi village in Melandah upazila and Md
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Dhaka today (Oct 4) afternoon on an official visit at the invitation of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. On his arrivalat around 2:00 PM, the Malaysian PM was received by the Chief Adviser at Hazrat Shahjalal International
The country’s largest business conglomerate Bashundhara Group has urged the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus to take steps to stop defamatory statements and propaganda by authorities concerned and entities against it in the form of a media trial, in a
At least four people were killed and 10 other s injured when a passenger bus collided head on with a truck at Kalihati link road on Dhaka-Tangail highway in the early hours today (October 4). The accident occurred at around 1:00 am, but the identity of the victims was not confirmed
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested the media coordinator of banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir. A team of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) detained Selim this morning, Md Talebur Rahman,
Light to moderate rain likely to occur at most places over the country in the next 24 hours (from 9 am) as monsoon is active over Bangladesh, a Met office bulletin said on Friday (October 4) morning. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty
In memory of the martyrs of the August Revolution, a day-long debate competition was held for college students in Gaibandha, under the slogan “Build a Bridge of Friendship with Beauty.” The event, organized by the Bashundhara Shuvosangho district committee, took place on
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) of India signed a 40MW electricity agreement in Nepal on Thursday. Environment, Forest and Climate Change as well as Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hassan
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow afternoon, will be given a guard of honour at the airport. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will receive the Malaysian Premier when he will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International
Nahid Islam, an advisor to the interim government and a student protest leader, has made it to US-based TIME magazine’s list of 100 most influential youths shaping global dynamics in 2024. The TIME100 Next list, in its fifth year, has majority of the selected individuals from
The inquiry commission formed to probe incidents of enforced disappearance during the Awami League regime has found proof of the existence of Aynaghar (secret detention centre). It also received 400 complaints about enforced disappearance in 13 working days, retired justice Moinul
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui today (Oct 3) said a total of 22 Awami League (AL) leaders and activists, who were against the Anti-Discrimination Movement, were arrested. However, a large number of AL leaders and
Egypt has extended an invitation to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, to participate in the upcoming D-8 Summit scheduled to be held later this year. Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh Omar Mohie Eldin Ahmed Fahmy conveyed the invitation during a meeting with Foreign Affairs
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has started an investigation against NASSA Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder for allegedly laundering nearly three million dollars in the United States through trade-based money laundering. In addition, Nazrul Islam Mazumder
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (October 3) forecasted light to moderate rain at most places across the country for the next twenty four hours. "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places
Chief Adviser to interim Bangladesh govt Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely meet on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand next month. “The bilateral meeting is expected to be held during the BIMSTEC summit, which is tentatively scheduled
Bangladesh and India have emphasized that the two neighbouring countries need to work together in promoting bilateral relations for the welfare of their people. This was observed today while Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Affairs Adviser
Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus will discuss with the country’s major political parties Saturday to inform them about the progress made on reforming the state apparatus. The talks will also focus on the still shaky security situation within the country, and be attended by the
Public Administration Reforms Commission Chief Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury has said he saw justification for increasing age of entry into the civil service. “There is no doubt about the justification of increasing age-limit for entry into the government job,” he said this after