The interim government has extended the special magistracy power given to commissioned army officers for another 60 days. Alongside the army, officers on deputation in the Bangladesh Coast Guard and the Border Guard Bangladesh will now also be able to exercise the power, the Ministry

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West arrived in Dhaka today (Nov 16) on  a two-day visit focusing on her country’s support to Bangladesh’s interim government for political and economic reforms, security, trade cooperation, and migration. During her visit,

Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus have jointly launched a "Pope Francis Yunus 3Zero Club" in Rome in an effort to usher in a transformative and inclusive future for humanity.   The "3Zero

On the occasion of Armed Forces Day on November 21, the Bangladesh Navy will open its ships to the public at various locations, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, and Chandpur.  According to an ISPR press release issued today (November 16), the naval vessels will be

A man was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition after reportedly attempting suicide following the murder of his two young sons in Dhaka's Pallabi area. The identities of the victims, aged around 7 and 3 years, could not be confirmed immediately, while the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am today. "Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. Light fog may occur at places over the

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued an eight-month-old girl early Saturday (Nov 16) from the Mohammadpur area of the capital, following her abduction during a robbery at a house in Dhaka's Azimpur area on Friday. Based on the information, the RAB team conducted a

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today emphasized the need to build an economy where the benefits of technology and economic growth are distributed equitably among all people. "Let us challenge one another, listen to one another, and dare to envision a new world with a

Former Chief Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim has died at the age of 79. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital at 4:43 am Saturday (November 16). The Supreme Court administration confirmed the matter.  His namaj-e-janaza will

A robbery took place at the residence of Gautam Chandra Ghosh, a senior correspondent of the leading online news portal Banglanews24.com, in the Sutrapur area of the capital.  According to Gautam Chandra, thieves broke into his apartment by cutting the grill and stole nearly 20

Bangladesh will not participate in the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair, marking the first time in the fair’s history. For the past 47 years, Bangladesh has participated in various ways at the Kolkata Book Fair. However, this year, the Publishers and Booksellers Guild

Two motorcyclists were killed after being hit by a passenger bus on the Rajshahi- Chapainawabganj highway on Friday (Nov 15) afternoon.  The accident occurred around 3:45 pm in the Abhaya-Kamarpara area of Godagari upazila. The deceased were identified as Ashraful Islam, 42,

A group of robbers broke into a medical staff quarter in capital’s Azimpur, on Friday (Nov 15) morning, looting valuables and kidnapped an 8-month-old baby. The victim, Farzana Akter, an employee of the home ministry, was at home with her husband and child when the incident

A joint operation by the members of Bangladesh Army, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and police led to the arrest of 26 drug dealers in the Millat Camp area near Mirpur-11 in the capital. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on Friday (Nov

Nepal started supplying electricity to Bangladesh on Friday (Nov 15), marking the first time the Himalayan country has exported power to Bangladesh, becoming the third nation after India. However, Nepal will only supply power to Bangladesh for one day this year. According to a

Interim government's legal adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has said that the roots of fascism are spread far.  He said that fighting fascism is not easy as their roots have grown stronger over the past 15 years, while the counter process has been in place for only a few weeks. He

Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the interim government, Nahid Islam, has said that ensuring the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh is the responsibility of the government, and there is no need for India to comment on the matter. In an interview with BBC Hindi

Visa applicants aspiring to travel to European countries formed a human chain on Friday (Nov 15), demanding the establishment of European embassies or consulates in Bangladesh. Under the banner of the Unity Council of Europe-bound Visa Seekers, the demonstration was held in front of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (Nov 15) predicted weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours begins from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Seasonal low lies over

Followers of Delhi’s Maulana Saad Kandhalvi entered Kakrail Mosque and took position this morning (November 15) to offer Jummah prayers. Earlier, Saad’s followers had announced their plan to stay at the Kakrail Markaz Mosque. As per their announcement, people from different