A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of a directive issued by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) requiring prior approval from senior officials before making arrests in cases related to the anti-discrimination movement. Supreme Court lawyer Md

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting on Sunday with officials from Ministries of Power, Energy and, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Professor Muhammad Yunus during the meeting congratulated the officials for

National Citizens' Party (NCP), a newly formed political party by students, held its first meeting with the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (April 20). The meeting led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Md Alamgir began at 12:30 pm.  A five-member NCP delegation,

The met office has forecast rain or thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds in a few areas of Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places elsewhere across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today. Weatherman Shahanaj Sultana said that both day

The Bangladeshi government has firmly dismissed India's assertion that the recent death of Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Dinajpur reflects a broader pattern of religious persecution. Responding to the remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Chief Adviser Professor

The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the South Asian nation due to ongoing civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.  This advisory, issued Saturday (April 18), maintains a Level 3 warning for most of

Dhaka ranked first among cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, with an AQI score of 176, classified as "unhealthy."  The day before, the capital recorded a score of 173. Karachi, Lahore, and Kathmandu followed with AQI scores of 168, 159, and 158,

The Women's Affairs Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today. The commission handed over the report to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital. BDST: 1731 HRS, APR 19, 2025 MN  

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that the government will provide jute bags to the public as an alternative to polythene bags through a subsidized initiative. Speaking at a seminar and cleanliness campaign at Dhaka University’s Senate Bhaban, Rizwana said a

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Col (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today warned of disciplinary action against police officials failing to control future Awami League rallies.  Speaking at Dhaka’s Airport police station, he expressed concerns about recent police inaction during AL

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 120 hours from 9am today (Saturday). According to the BMD bulletin, scattered rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has assured the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) that the interim government is committed to organizing a free, fair, and transparent election between December 2025 and June 2026. He said: "We are determined to ensure that this election

Bangladesh Police have submitted applications to Interpol seeking red notices against 12 former high-ranking officials, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with charges ranging from crimes against humanity to financial misconduct.  The National Central

Pakistan has sidestepped unresolved issues raised by Bangladesh during the recent Foreign Secretary-level talks held in Dhaka, as reflected in an official statement issued by Islamabad following the meeting. The bilateral meeting, held on Thursday (April 17), was led by

The body of a 6-month-old baby boy, missing for 14 hours after falling from a rickshaw into a canal in Chawkbazar, was recovered this morning (April 19).  The body of Sehrish was discovered floating among debris near the leather warehouse area of Chaktai Canal at around 10

The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) started a meeting with the National Consensus Commission today (April 19) to discuss key reform proposals put forward by the Reform Commission. The meeting began at 10:30 am at the LD Hall of the National Parliament and is being chaired by Monir Haider,

A woman named was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband during a domestic dispute in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram late Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Seema Akhter, 26. The incident took place in South Mahmudabad area under Barabkunda union.  According

A young Bangladeshi worker from Sylhet died in a workplace accident in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia early Friday (April 18). The accident occurred around 4:00am local time while he was working at a multi-storey building, according to his family. Md Nazrul Islam, 24, was from Murargao

Members of Bangladesh Army and law enforcement agencies arrested 390 people in a drive to maintain law and order across country. These arrests were made for their alleged involvement in various crimes between 10 and 17 April. According to a press release issued on Friday (18 April)

Police recovered the body of an electrician named Abdur Rahim, 40, from a field in the Mijmiji Kaluhazi Road area of Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on Friday (18 April) afternoon. The body was sent to the Narayanganj General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Rahim was a resident of