The number of skilled Bangladeshi workers heading abroad has increased since the start of the year, with many seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia’s large-scale projects. Of nearly 700,000 workers who pursued opportunities overseas this year, over 374,000 chose Saudi Arabia, which has

Three people were killed in a motorcycle accident on the Satkhira-Khulna highway in Satkhira Sadar upazila early Thursday (Nov 7). The victims have been identified as Arizul Gazi, 28, from Jhikargacha upazila in Jashore; Asadul Islam Fakir, 55, from Tala upazila in Satkhira; and Abdus

The Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, on Wednesday (November 6) said that this government hopes to see the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States strengthen and reach new heights during the presidency of recently elected US President Donald Trump.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 6) extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his historic win in the US presidential election. “I am pleased to convey, on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, my warmest congratulations on your victory in the

Former Bangladeshi ambassador Munshi Fayez Ahmed said today (Nov 6) that regardless of whether the Republican or Democratic Party wins the US election, significant changes in Bangladesh-US relations are unlikely. However, if Donald Trump wins, there might be a slight

Speaking on the impact of media trials on the economy, daily Manab Zamin editor-in-chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury said that media trials not only tarnish reputations but also have significant negative economic consequences.  If a businessperson becomes the target of a media trial,

Professor Abu Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the state-owned Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), said that media reports or articles that could harm businesses, entrepreneurs, and the public should be avoided. He said, “Reports are often sensitive matters,

Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), stressed the responsibility of the media to avoid disseminating information that could mislead the public or distort reality.  “The media should not publish or broadcast any information

Police recovered a licensed pistol belonging to former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan from an abandoned location in the capital’s Monipuri area on Wednesday (Nov 6) afternoon. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Muhammad Talebur

The four newly appointed members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) took oath on Wednesday (Nov 6). The four members are- Md Zahirul Islam Bhuiyan, ASM Golam Hafiz, Dr M Sohel Rahman and Dr Chowdhury Saima Ferdous. Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the

In another phase, 183 more Bangladeshi nationals safely returned home from conflict-stricken Lebanon last night. Of these returnees, 151 arrived early this morning by Sky Vision Airlines flight SVI-5002, a chartered flight funded by the IOM, which landed at 1:00 am at the Hazrat

Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the riverbasins of the country during early morning. According to the met office forecast, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested actress Shomi Kaiser early Wednesday (Nov 6) in Uttara, Dhaka.  Deputy Commissioner Rawnak Jahan of the Uttara Division said that she was arrested around 12:30 am during a police raid based on a tip-off at a residence on Road-6,

A leading Bengali newspaper, Prothom Alo published a front-page article on November 2, stating that murders, muggings, and banditry sharply increased in Dhaka during September and October.  However, the Chief Adviser's press wing has declared this information to be false and

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized Indian smuggled goods worth 8 crore 2 lakh taka at the border in the Gowainghat area of Sylhet.  On Tuesday (November 5), a task force operation in the Radhanagar area led to the confiscation of these goods. According to BGB, the

A court in Narayanganj has sentenced a young man to life imprisonment in a rape case in Fatullah. On Tuesday (November 5), Judge GS Minara Begum of Narayanganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal handed down the verdict. The convicted man has been identified as Hasan,

Bangladesh police have requested that the Malaysian government apprehend and extradite two businessmen in connection with an investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and the trafficking of migrant workers. The two men, Aminul Islam and Ruhul Amin, are alleged to have

After four consecutive increases, the price of 12-kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been reduced by Tk 1 to Tk 1,455 for November.  The new price was announced on Tuesday (November 5) by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed during a press briefing

The Islamic gathering by Tabligh Jamaat at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka has led to severe traffic congestion across the city.  From early Tuesday (Oct 5) morning, traffic in areas like Shahbagh, Paltan, and nearby zones came to a standstill, causing a ripple effect of gridlock

Three officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have been transferred, including one Deputy Police Commissioner (acting) and one Assistant Police Commissioner. The transfer order signed by DMP Commissioner Md. Mainul Hasan was issued on Sunday (November 3). As per the