A Rangpur court on Friday (January 31), placed former Social Welfare Minister Mohammad Nuruzzaman Ahmed on five-day remand in a case filed for killing a student, Mahmudul Hasan Munna, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Rangpur Metropolitan Cognizance Court-3 Judge Debi

The Fakihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman (Rah.) Jame Mosque in Block N of Bashundhara Residential Area has designated a dedicated space for women to perform Jumma prayer on the second floor.  All interested women have been invited to attend. The under-construction mosque, funded

Three people were killed and at least four others injured after a bus hit a three-wheeler in the Satmatha China Hall area of Rangpur city on Friday (January 31) morning. According to passengers of both vehicles, the accident occurred around 8:30 am due to heavy fog. However, the

At least seven shops were gutted after a fire broke out at Omar Ali Market in Chattogram city's leather warehouse area early Friday (January 31). According to Agrabad Fire Service, nine units from Agrabad, Karnaphuli, Chandanpura, Nandan Kanan, and Lama Bazar fire stations worked

Since the interim government took office, tensions have persisted in Dhaka-Delhi relations on various issues. However, while ties with Delhi have cooled, Dhaka's relations with Beijing have gained momentum. In some cases, Dhaka’s preference for Beijing over Delhi has become more

The first phase of the 58th Biswa Ijtema, hailed as one of the largest global congregations of Muslims, began with ‘aam bayan’ (general sermon) on Friday on the bank of Turag River in Gazipur’s Tongi. Leaders of the Tabligh Jamaat and religious scholars set the tone

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that students are ready to form their own political party and are actively campaigning across the country. In a recent podcast hosted by Financial Times’ chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman, Yunus said that

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said that no decision has been made regarding his resignation or the formation of a new political party. He made the remark on Thursday (January 30) while speaking to journalists at the ministry in the capital. Referring to a

Four passengers of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed after being hit by a truck in Jamalpur. The accident occurred on Thursday (January 30) at around 7:00 PM in the Dippoit area of Sadar Upazila. The identities of the victims have not been confirmed yet. Sub-Inspector (SI)

The holy night of Shab-e-Barat will be observed in Bangladesh on the night of February 14 (Friday). The decision was made on Thursday (January 30) during a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation’s Baitul Mukarram office in the capital. 

A Dhaka court has ordered the attachment of 175 bighas of land, valued at Tk 368.25 crore, owned by businessman Mohammed Saiful Alam, also known as S Alam, and his family members.  The order was passed today by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib, in response

Drivers of the battery-operated rickshaw and e-bike blocked the road at Agrabad intersection on Thursday (January 30) to press home their demands. The protest began at around 12:00 PM in front of the Agrabad Traffic Police Office. Following the incident vehicular movement came to a

High Court Division Justice Shahed Nooruddin has resigned while under investigation by the Supreme Judicial Council over his previous activities. The Supreme Court disclosed the information on Thursday (Jan 30), confirming that Justice Shahed Nooruddin submitted his resignation letter

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today set April 6 as the new deadline for submitting the probe report in the ongoing crimes against humanity and genocide case related to the Jatrabari area, stemming from the July-August mass uprising.  The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to extend the deadline for submitting income tax returns by another 15 days.  A summary regarding this decision has already been sent to the Finance Adviser for approval. The official notification is expected to be issued today

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Jan 30) forecasted that weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country for the next 24 hours begins from this morning. "Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country from late

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen has said that corruption can be significantly reduced, if those working at the ACC remain free from the offenses. "Corruption existed in the past and will persist in the future. However, if we establish a society

A Dhaka court has deferred the delivery of the judgment in the case against expelled Jubo League leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim, also known as GK Shamim, and his mother Ayesha Akhter, over amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 297 crore until February 17.  Judge Md Rabiul Alam of the

The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, will begin on the bank of Turag tomorrow (Jan 31). Followers of Maulana Zubair Ahmed will attend the first phase from January 31 to February 5 while those of Maulana Saad Kandhalvi will take part in the

Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, has been ranked the second worst city for air quality globally, with an alarming AQI score of 267 at 9 am on Thursday. Classified as "very unhealthy," the air poses serious health risks to residents, particularly those with pre-existing