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

Tripura police have apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals among eight from the border village of Baishnavpur in South Tripura district.  The arrests followed an illegal border crossing from Bangladesh into India on Monday afternoon. Reports indicate that the detained group,

The Immigration Department of Malaysia rescued six Bangladeshis believed to be victims of human trafficking during an operation at a shophouse in Klang Sentral, Klang, yesterday afternoon. In a statement, the department reported that during the 3.54 pm raid, the Intelligence and

Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, head of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, said that the commission has received more than 1,600 complaints related to enforced disappearances. He disclosed this information during a press conference held at the commission’s

Thousands from across the country gathered in Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday (November 5) morning to attend a rally organised by Olama Mashayekh Bangladesh. The event, which began at 9:00 am today, drew a large turnout, including many madrasa students from different districts.

Bangladesh's interim government has fully withdrawn excise duty on air tickets for Hajj pilgrims next year. Besides, a 15 per cent value added tax, (VAT) has been waived on embarkation, security, and airport security fees for passengers. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has

The next national election will be held based on a national consensus following necessary reforms, said Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Advisor Md Nahid Islam. He made this remark on Monday (November 4) during a meeting with Norway Ambassador to Dhaka Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen

The Election Reform Commission is actively working to ensure voting rights for Bangladeshi expatriates worldwide, reported Commission Chief Badiul Alam Majumder during a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday (Nov 4) in Dhaka.  The commission is coordinating the

Bashundhara Group, he biggest industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh, has distributed the Holy Quran among 5,300 students across 37 educational institutions in Bancharampur of Brahmanbaria. The distribution event took place on Monday (November 4) at the Bancharampur Upazila

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday (Nov 4) forecasted light to moderate fog may occur at places over the riverbasins of the country for the next 24 hours beginning from 9 this morning. "Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Barishal, Chattogram

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus assured Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj, son of Bangladesh's first prime minister Tajuddin Ahmad, of giving his efforts to convey the accurate history of the nation to the new generation. Sohel Taj shared on his verified Facebook page on Monday, "All

Two people of a family were killed and six others injured after a bus collided with a battery run autorikshaw in Gopalganj’s Kashiani upazila. The accident happened around noon near Fukra bus stand.  The deceased were identified as Din Islam Khan, 21, of Korpara village

The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 2, while the second phase will be held from February 7 to 9, 2025, along the banks of the Turag River in Tongi of Gazipur district. Home Affairs Adviser, Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury,

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that a reinvestigation into the BDR killings would begin soon.  He said: "There must be a reinvestigation of the BDR killings, and an investigation team will be formed shortly." 

Former Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Co-operatives (LGRD), Mohammad Amjad Hossain, and his son were arrested by joint forces during a raid at their residence in Uttara, Dhaka, on Sunday (Nov 3) night. During the operation at their

Seventy more Bangladeshis returned home safely from conflict-stricken Lebanon last night on an Emirates Airlines flight (EK-584). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, the total number of Bangladeshis repatriated from Lebanon reached 338 by seven

Four school students lost their lives in a motorcycle accident near Naodoba Toll Plaza, in Padma Setu Dakkhin police station on Sunday in Jajira of Shariatpur.  The deceased were identified as Arman Dhali (18), son of Dadan Dhali from Moslem Dhali Kandi in Naodoba Union; Khidir

Bangladesh received $2.39 billion remittances in October, marking an increase from the same period last year, according to the Bangladesh Bank's latest data. Bangladesh bank data shows that remittances in October were slightly below September's $2.40 billion but well above

Members of Bangladesh Army detained two people last night at Hamidpur Bazar in Sadar upazila for allegedly impersonating members of the Detective Branch (DB) of Bangladesh Police. The detained individuals were identified as Al Mamun, 44, son of Abdul Halim Master from Shamganj village,