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
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have seized Indian goods worth Tk 70 lakh, that were being smuggled into Bangladesh this morning. BGB recovered the products during a drive conducted in the border areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts. Lieutenant Colonel Md. Hafizur Rahman
The Supreme Court (SC) has fixed January 26 for hearing the leave-to-appeal petition challenging the High Court’s previous verdict on the legality of Section 19 of the Representation of the People Order (RPO), which allows unopposed election of lawmakers. The petition also
Eight former members of law enforcement agencies, including ex-IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and former NTMC DG Maj Gen (retd) Ziaul Ahsan, were sent to jail in a case over genocide during an anti-discrimination student movement. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) also directed
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 20) visited the Secretariat in the capital for the first time after being sworn in as the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, and presided over a meeting of the advisory council. Earlier today, Muhammad Yunus was
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (Nov 20) forecasted that weather may remain dry in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9am over the country, with chances of light rain at one or two places over Chattogram division. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry