The government has temporarily dismissed Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Detective Police, Mashiur Rahman, and former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Jewel Rana. Earlier, the officers were arrested in connection with the student-mass killing case.

Over 500 patients from Singjuri Union in Ghior Upazila of Manikganj received free medical treatment on Saturday (Nov 23) through a health camp organized by the Afroza Begum General Hospital, a health service initiative of the Bashundhara Foundation. The camp was set up at the

Bangladesh's economy is reeling from the devastating effects of rampant money laundering, with Tk17 trillion siphoned off over the years. While expatriate workers tirelessly send remittances to bolster the economy, corrupt officials and business elites have smuggled vast sums abroad

A murder case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 129 others over the killing of a businessman Jalal Uddin during the anti-discrimination student movement. The case was filed by the victim’s wife, Moli, on Sunday (Nov 24) at the Dhaka Metropolitan

The government is considering adopting the 'Three Zeros' theory of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as part of its strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Government policymakers believe that effectively implementing the 'Three Zeros'

The newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today (Nov 24) said the new Election Commission (EC) is committed to holding a free and fair election. He was talking to reporters at the Supreme Court (SC) following the oath-taking ceremony. "I want to

Bangladesh protesters injured during the deadly uprising to remove autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina are testing robotic prosthetic arms.  The rubber-covered devices offer a new lease on life for those who lost their limbs in the revolution. “I’ll be able to do some

National Review Committee on the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has recommended appointing a reputed international legal and investigative agency to probe major power and energy contracts signed during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. The committee is currently examining

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (November 24) predicted mainly dry weather for the next 24 hours from 9am today. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Day and night temperature may fall

The government will recruit a total of 18,154 candidates through the 43rd to 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations. Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Dr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, disclosed the information at a press conference at the Secretariat on

The newly formed Election Commission (EC), including the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four election commissioners, took oath on Sunday. Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath to the CEC and the commissioners at the Judges’ Lounge of the Supreme Court

Three members of the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) were reportedly killed in a gunfight during an operation launched by members of the Bangladesh Army on Saturday evening. The operation was launched in the remote forests of Ruma upazila in Bandarban after locating a secret hideout of

Battery-powered rickshaw drivers have staged protests in front of the National Press Club, to press home their 11-point demand including the withdrawal of the High Court order banning their vehicles from operating in Dhaka. The demonstration has disrupted traffic flow between Paltan,

Former Chief Justice Ruhul Amin passed away early Sunday (November 24) at the age of 83.  He breathed his last at around 4:30 am while undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. The Supreme Court confirmed the news of his demise. Justice Ruhul

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities concerned to conduct a probe into the incident of New Age editor Nurul Kabir's harassment at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital.  “Eminent editor Nurul Kabir has said he was

The Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and four other election commissioners will take oath today (November 24) at the Supreme Court. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, confirmed the matter to the media.  The oath taking

Gas supply will be suspended in several areas in Bangladesh tomorrow (Nov 24) due to pipeline maintenance and emergency relocation work. Titas Gas authorities shared this information in a press release on Saturday (Nov 23). Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours, from 10am to

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (Nov 23) predicted that weather many remain mainly dry for the next 24 hours begins from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. “Seasonal low

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

As many as 475 people were killed and 815 others injured in 452 road accidents across the country in October this year, according to a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity. Besides, 76 people were killed and 24 injured in 63 railway accidents while 24 people were killed and 36