The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours starting this morning.  The weather is expected to remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky, as a ridge of sub-continental high extends to West Bengal and

The government has deployed BRTC buses on major routes for train passengers in a bid to maintain essential transport links amid an indefinite strike by railway running staff.  According to a railway ministry notification issued on Tuesday, passengers can board BRTC buses from

Dhaka has once again ranked as the city with the worst air quality in the world, with an alarming AQI score of 273 recorded at 8:30 am on Tuesday.  This places the city in the "very unhealthy" category, where the air quality poses serious health risks to its

Bangladesh Railway's running staff have halted work since midnight on Monday, demanding the restoration of mileage facilities and the resolution of pension and gratuity issues based on mileage.  They also call for an increase in running allowances alongside their basic

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has shown interest in furthering collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new opportunities for partnership, including the possibility of a Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser

Barrister Toby Cadman, special prosecutor advisor to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), expressed hope on Monday that India would uphold the truth and respond positively to Bangladesh’s note verbale requesting the repatriation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed four cases against Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former military adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 18 others over embezzlement from various airport-related projects. Three other accused in the case are Mohibul Haque, former senior

India’s ruling party, BJP, will remove illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas from Delhi within two years if it secures a mandate in next month's provincial elections, said Home Minister Amit Shah, a key strategist of the Hindu nationalist party. Speaking at a public

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today (Jan 27) issued arrest warrants against two Awami League (AL) leaders and six police officers for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the July-August mass uprising last year. ICT Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam

The teachers of independent Ebtedayee madrasas have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government demanding the nationalisation of their jobs. Prof Ruhul Amin of the Department of International Relations, Dhaka University (DU) announced the ultimatum on behalf of the protesting teachers

Dhaka University (DU) authorities today (Jan 27) decided to cancel the affiliation of the seven colleges with the university.  According to the decision, no new students will be admitted to Dhaka University under this affiliation for the 2024–25 academic session. On

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Jan 27) forecasted that a mild cold wave is currently affecting the northern and northeastern regions and is expected to persist for the next 24 hours. According to the forecast, which took effect from 9 AM today, the districts of

A court in Dhaka today (Jan 27) fixed March 2 as the new deadline for submitting the investigation report in the case involving the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, marking the 115th extension of the deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate GM Farhan Ishtiak

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan has called an emergency meeting with the principals of the seven affiliated colleges. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 pm on Monday (January 27), according to a press release issued on Sunday (January 26) night by Mohammad Rafiqul

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin emphasized today that all necessary preparations for the national elections must be completed by October to ensure the polls can take place in December.  Speaking at a function organized by the Reporters Forum for Election and

The government has suspended two Additional Superintendents of Police (Addl. SPs), Shahidul Islam and Sadek Kawsar Dastgir, under Section 57 of the Public Service Act, 2018. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued separate notifications on January 19, signed by Secretary Nasimul Gani.

The International Crime Tribunal (ICT) has issued an arrest warrant for Md Harun-or-Rashid, the former Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the anti-discrimination student protests last July and August. The

A Dhaka court today directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to interrogate Laila Kaniz, the former upazila chairman and wife of ex-National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman, for one day.  Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the

A Dhaka court today granted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) permission to interrogate former Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) chief Masud Biswas at the jail gate for one day. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order after holding

A Dhaka court today set February 4 for a hearing on charge framing in a case filed against suspended Assistant Commissioner Tapasi Tabassum Urmi for making derogatory remarks about Abu Sayed and other martyrs of the July-August mass uprising.  Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md