Battery-run rickshaw drivers staged a protest blocking Jurain rail gate area in the capital on Friday (Nov 22), opposing the recently imposed ban on their operation along major city roads. Following the protest train services on the Dhaka-Padma Bridge route have been suspended since 11

Another group of 82 Bangladeshis stranded in war-torn Lebanon has returned home with the support of the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The

The newly appointed chief election commissioner (CEC) and four other commissioners are likely to take oath on Sunday (Nov 24) afternoon. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, confirmed the matter to the media today.  The oath-taking ceremony is likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Nov 22) predicted that weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Seasonal

A mild earthquake jolted Rangpur on Thursday (November 21) afternoon, causing brief concern among residents. The earthquake, recorded at 3.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2:03 pm and lasted for 27 seconds, confirmed Mostafizar Rahman, a meteorologist in Rangpur. He said that the

The foreign secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and India is set to take place in Dhaka in December, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Md Toufiq Hasan.  Discussions on the potential return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are expected to be on the agenda, he

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia attended the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday, marking her first public appearance since 2018. Speaking at the event, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus expressed gratitude to Khaleda Zia

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has hoped that he will be able to hold a free, fair, and acceptable general election facing all challenges. In an immediate reaction to the media after being appointed as the CEC on Thursday, he said: “Our history

A Dhaka court today (Nov 21) sent former senior secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Mohibul Haque to jail in a case lodged over the murder of Juba Dal leader Shamim. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman passed the order. Earlier today, police

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested eight Bangladeshis while they were returning illegally from India through the Lathitila border in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar. The arrestees are: Mohabbat Ali Howladar and his son Robiul Howladar from Chalitabunia village under Sharankhola

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,690 cases for traffic law violations in different areas of the capital. Besides, 50 vehicles were dumped, and 46 were towed during the drives. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of DMP, Muhammad Talebur

The government has appointed AMM Nasir Uddin as the Chief Election Commissioner. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification in this regard on Thursday (Nov 21). The four new Election Commissioners are retired Additional Secretary Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar, retired District and

Veteran journalist Shafik Rehman secured bail in a case lodged for allegedly plotting to abduct and murder ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the USA in 2015. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain issued the order, allowing bail to Rehman on

Battery-powered rickshaw drivers have blocked roads in Mohakhali, Mohammadpur, Mirpur, Gabtali, and Demra, protesting the ban on battery-powered auto-rickshaws on the capital's main roads.  The demonstrations have caused severe traffic congestion in these areas on Thursday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (November 21) paid glowing tributes to the Armed Forces martyrs, who made supreme sacrifices during the War of Liberation in 1971, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day.   He paid the homage by placing a wreath at the altar of Shikha

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (November 21) forecasted that weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours beginning from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Seasonal

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (Nov 21) paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War of 1971, in observance of Armed Forces Day. As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, he paid tribute by laying a wreath at the

The government has reconstituted the National Freedom Fighters’ Council (Jatiya Muktijoddha Council) with Faruq-e-Azam, Adviser on Liberation War Affairs, as the Chairman. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued a gazette notification in this regard on Wednesday (Nov 20).

The government has appointed Baharul Alam as the 33rd Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali as the 36th Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday (Nov 20) confirmed the matter. Following the fall of the Awami League

A total of Tk 1,261 crore was spent by various ministries, government departments, and agencies to celebrate Mujib Year, marking the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The financial details regarding the expenditures were presented at the 13th meeting of the Advisory Council