The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed separate cases against former police chief Benazir Ahmed and NBR’s former senior official Matiur Rahman for their alleged involvement in amassing huge illegal wealth during the Awami League regime. The wife of Matiur, ex-president of

The High Court declared the Ministry of Commerce’s decision to appoint an administrator for the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (Haab) illegal.  The court simultaneously reinstated Haab’s previous executive committee, directing them to resume their duties.

The Home Ministry said that the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the 2009 BDR (now BGB) headquarters carnage cannot proceed for now, as two related cases are still under trial. The ministry disclosed this information in response to a lawyer's petition

At least three people were killed, and 10 others injured when a passenger bus lost control and crashed into a roadside tree at Gangra in Jagannathdighi union under Cumilla’s Chauddagram upazila. The accident occurred around 12:30pm on Sunday (Dec 15) on the Dhaka-Chattogram

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta has called on Bangladeshi businesses to invest in his country.  He made the appeal during a joint press appearance at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in Dhaka, following discussions with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and a

The nation is set to celebrate the 54th Victory Day of Bangladesh on Saturday (December 16) with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. On December 16 in 1971, Bangladesh was born as an independent country under the leadership of Father of

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a mild cold wave affecting the northern and western regions of the country. According to the BMD latest bulletin, the cold wave is affecting Panchagarh and Chuadanga and is expected to continue for the next 24 hours,

The government has introduced four pairs of new commuter trains on the Dhaka-Joydebpur-Dhaka route to improve travel between Dhaka and Gazipur. The service was inaugurated by Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan at Joydebpur Railway Junction around 7 am today (Dec 15). The

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain today (Dec 15) met with Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta, who is visiting Dhaka.  The meeting was held at the capital's Hotel Sonargaon on Sunday, December 15.  Various bilateral issues were discussed during the meeting.

A mild cold wave has been sweeping over the northernmost district of Panchagarh for the past three days, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.  The cold northern winds have made the weather feel even colder; making this cold spells one of the harshest of the winter season.

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta was accorded a red carpet welcome upon his arrival in Dhaka last night on a four-day official visit. A special Singapore Airlines flight carrying the president and his delegation landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its first interim report today (Dec 14) to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus. The five-member commission, led by retired Justice Mainul Islam Chowdhury, handed over the report titled

Law enforcement agencies arrested four persons today (Dec 14) for their alleged involvement in vandalizing and damaging homes, shops, and the Loknath temple belonging to the Hindu community in the Doarabazar area of Sunamganj district earlier this month. The arrestees are Alim Hossain

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch its highly anticipated air-conditioned (AC) bus service in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor this Sunday (Dec 15). The inauguration ceremony will be held at Shibbari. Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan

Two people were killed in a mob attack over an alleged buffalo theft in the Ashtagram upazila of Kishoreganj on Saturday (Dec 14) morning. The deceased were identified as Shajahan Mia, 35, from Kachua village in Brahmanbaria district, and Nasir Mia, 30, from Kagji village in Deoghar

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz was laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). The first namaz-e-janaza for the poet was held earlier in the day at Bangla Academy.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (Dec 14) said that the media in Bangladesh is enjoying the highest level of freedom under the current interim government, highlighting its commitment to full freedom of journalism. He said, "We have not interfered with

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain underscored the need for maintaining respectful and equitable relations with all countries, including India.  Speaking at a meeting with upazila-level officials and stakeholders at the Belab Upazila Conference Room in Narsingdi on

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz will be laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). Preparations for his burial began early in the morning, with the graveyard

A cold wave has gripped Chuadanga, the southwestern district experiencing bone-chilling weather as temperatures continue to fall. The district recorded the nation’s lowest temperature today (December 14) at 8.7 degrees Celsius. According to the Chuadanga Meteorological Office,