The Supreme Court's Appellate Division will hear a state petition tomorrow seeking a stay on the High Court's order that declared "Joy Bangla" as Bangladesh's national slogan. A three-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam fixed the date after the case

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali said 80,000 to 90,000 members of the police were recruited politically over the past 15 years.  He made the remark during a press briefing at the DMP Media Center on Mintoo Road on Monday (Dec 9). Replying to a

The Election Commission (EC) has urged individuals who will turn 18 by January 1, 2025, or are already 18 to become voters.  Eligible individuals are asked to contact their respective Upazila Election Officer’s office to complete the registration process. Director of

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted predominantly dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours starting this morning. "Weather is expected to remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy skies," stated the forecast issued at 9 am today.

Interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will hold talks with 27 ambassadors of all the countries of the European Union—20 of them stationed in New Delhi in India and the seven in Dhaka today (December 9). The meeting is scheduled to begin at noon. In a briefing,

The Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between Bangladesh and India kicked off in Dhaka on Monday (December 9). According to sources, the meeting began around 11 am at the State Guest House Padma. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Jashim

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka this morning (December 9) for a significant high-level meeting between the two countries, marking the first of its kind since recent political changes in Bangladesh. A special Indian Air Force flight brought Misri and other

Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud’s remark regarding the upcoming national election is his personal opinion, said Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Apurba Jahangir.  He made the remark during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Sunday (Dec 8).

Members of police arrested a woman in connection with a murder case from Jashore District today (December 8).   Acting on a tip-off, Chawk Bazar Model Thana police conducted a drive arrested Sabina Akhter from Mirzapur Madhapara under Bagharpara police station along with two

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to arrive in Dhaka on December 9 (tomorrow), amid bilateral tensions.  Many international relations experts in Bangladesh have expressed optimism regarding improved bilateral ties, underscoring this visit might ease the ongoing blaze

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (December 8) asked Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to address the disinformation campaign against Bangladesh being carried out from certain countries to undermine the July-August mass uprising. “There’s a massive

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Col (retd) Jahangir Alam said the government would not tolerate intrusions into the country through borders. He made the statement while speaking to reporters on Sunday after a law and order meeting at the Secretariat, ahead of New Year's Eve and Christmas

Two women were killed in a fire incident in Moulvibazar early Sunday (December 8).  The deceased were identified as Sheikh Meherunnesa, 65, mother of Sheikh Rumel Ahmed, vice-president of the district Jubo League, and Fulessa Begum, 60, Rumel’s aunt. Moulvibazar Fire

Law enforcement blocked a protest march and memorandum submission organized by BNP front organisations—Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swecchasebak Dal—heading toward the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.  The march that started at 11:30 am from BNP's Naya Paltan

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (Dec 8) upheld a High Court verdict that scrapped five labour law cases against Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, also the incumbent Chief Adviser of the interim government. A three-member SC bench headed by Justice Md Ashfaqul

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast that weather may remain dry in the country for the next 24 hours beginning from 9 am today (December 8). According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 9am tomorrow.

Three front organizations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have announced plans to hold a protest march tomorrow (December 7) in response to the recent attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India.  The march, organized by the Bangladesh

Bangladeshis living and working in Lebanon continue to return home, saying they fear Israeli attacks that have not stopped despite last week’s ceasefire agreement between the two countries. There are about 100,000 Bangladeshis in Lebanon — the largest group of migrants from

A recent survey by the Police Reform Commission (PRC) revealed that 87% of respondents support introducing an emergency call service to verify the identity of law enforcement officers conducting drives, arrests, or searches without a court warrant.  The survey, titled “What

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed today (December 7) said that efforts are underway to enhance access to justice through technological advancements, procedural reforms, and expanded legal aid services. He said: “As part of my steadfast commitment to institutional reform and