Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, M Mushfiqul Fazal (Ansarey), urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to accelerate the establishment of a Mexican Embassy in Dhaka to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. He made the plea while presenting his letter of credence to Mexican

A mild heat wave is currently affecting Rajshahi and Sirajganj, but it is expected to subside soon, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported today. The Met Office has also forecasted scattered rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, in parts of

The US State Department has commended Bangladesh’s interim government for its efforts to ensure safety and security for minority communities. During a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to condemning violence and

Justice Khizir Hayat of the High Court Division was removed from his post on March 18, according to the Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry sources.  President Mohammed Shahabuddin removed Justice Khizir Hayat from his post as per section (6) of Article 96 of the

After completing a two-year prison sentence in India, 21 Bangladeshi men, women, and children returned home through the Benapole border last night. According to Ibrahim Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge of Benapole Immigration Police, they were repatriated under a special travel permit and

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of former state minister for ICT, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, after the completion of his remand in the Riaz murder case linked to the anti-discrimination student movement in Dhanmondi. The order was issued on Wednesday (March 19) by Dhaka's

A court in Narail today sentenced Abdul Motaleb, 67, to life imprisonment in a drug trafficking case.  Motaleb, from Uttarpara-Tupuria village in Gopalganj, was found guilty of possessing 67 bottles of phensidyl. Narail Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Muhammad

The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned and expressed deep concern over Israel’s renewed military aggression in the Gaza Strip.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday (March 19) denouncing the attack. The statement said Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to take swift measures for the welfare of field-level police officers.  He gave the instructions on Wednesday (March 19) after a discussion with the home affairs adviser and other officials. Earlier, on March 17, Dr.

A case has been filed over an attack on police in Dhaka’s Khilkhet, leading to the arrest of two people. The arrestees are Sajib and Yusuf.  Additionally, a separate case has been lodged by a victim’s family over child rape allegations, naming a 16-year-old accused.

A court in Dhaka today placed former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on a four-day remand and former officer-in-charge (OC) of Jatrabari Police Station Abul Hasan on a two-day remand in two separate killing cases. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza

A member of the UPDF (Prasit group) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Matiranga, Khagrachhari.  The victim, Antin Tripura Subi, 35, was killed on Wednesday (March 19) morning in Taitong Headman Para area. Antin, son of Basna Tripura from Mayakumar Para, was attacked

The Bangladesh government has announced a seasonal fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal and riverine water bodies from April 15 to June 11.  According to a media release issued today, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock states that this annual ban is crucial for the conservation

The state has filed a leave to appeal against the High Court (HC) verdict that acquitted all convicts, including BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and former Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar, in the 21 August grenade attack cases under the murder and explosives acts. According to

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

Three people, including a father and daughter, were killed in a collision between an ambulance and a passenger van in Jessore.  Two others, including the van driver, sustained injuries. The accident occurred around 6:45 am today (March 19) near a filling station in the

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 189 at 9:45 am this morning.  The air quality was classified as "unhealthy," posing a health threat to residents. The Air Quality

A mobile court in Gazipur has conducted an operation in the Hyderabad area under the Sadar Metro police station to stop the sale of horse meat, following growing concerns over public health and ethical issues. The operation was carried out yesterday (March 18), led by Assistant

Ali Habib, Assistant Editor of Kaler Kantho, has passed away at the age of 61.  He breathed his last at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday (March 18) at around 7:45 pm. Earlier in the afternoon, he fell ill while on duty at his office. Colleagues rushed him to the hospital,

US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) on Tuesday (March 18) called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. During the hour-long meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to deepen relationships between the two friendly