Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta was accorded a red carpet welcome upon his arrival in Dhaka last night on a four-day official visit. A special Singapore Airlines flight carrying the president and his delegation landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its first interim report today (Dec 14) to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus. The five-member commission, led by retired Justice Mainul Islam Chowdhury, handed over the report titled

Law enforcement agencies arrested four persons today (Dec 14) for their alleged involvement in vandalizing and damaging homes, shops, and the Loknath temple belonging to the Hindu community in the Doarabazar area of Sunamganj district earlier this month. The arrestees are Alim Hossain

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch its highly anticipated air-conditioned (AC) bus service in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor this Sunday (Dec 15). The inauguration ceremony will be held at Shibbari. Transport Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan

Two people were killed in a mob attack over an alleged buffalo theft in the Ashtagram upazila of Kishoreganj on Saturday (Dec 14) morning. The deceased were identified as Shajahan Mia, 35, from Kachua village in Brahmanbaria district, and Nasir Mia, 30, from Kagji village in Deoghar

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz was laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). The first namaz-e-janaza for the poet was held earlier in the day at Bangla Academy.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (Dec 14) said that the media in Bangladesh is enjoying the highest level of freedom under the current interim government, highlighting its commitment to full freedom of journalism. He said, "We have not interfered with

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain underscored the need for maintaining respectful and equitable relations with all countries, including India.  Speaking at a meeting with upazila-level officials and stakeholders at the Belab Upazila Conference Room in Narsingdi on

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz will be laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). Preparations for his burial began early in the morning, with the graveyard

A cold wave has gripped Chuadanga, the southwestern district experiencing bone-chilling weather as temperatures continue to fall. The district recorded the nation’s lowest temperature today (December 14) at 8.7 degrees Celsius. According to the Chuadanga Meteorological Office,

The nation is observing Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14) commemorating the intellectuals killed systematically by Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the Liberation War in 1971. On this day in 1971, prominent scholars, physicians,

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid homage to the martyred intellectuals marking Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14). President Shahabuddin laid a wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur at 7 am, paying tribute to

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep respect for the martyred intellectuals of 1971, ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day tomorrow. In individual messages released on the eve of the day, both the President and the Chief

For the first time, 468 metric tons of potatoes have been imported to Bangladesh via a cargo wagon train from India’s Punjab through the Benapole port. Parvina Khatun, Assistant Station Master at Benapole Railway Station, confirmed the matter on Friday (Dec 13). The

Joseph M. Acaba, NASA's chief astronaut, is set to visit Dhaka for the first time to engage with the country’s youth, academic institutions, and media. The US Embassy in Dhaka announced on Friday (Dec 13) that Acaba’s visit will include interactive sessions with

Ten people have been arrested so far in connection with the killing of a military personnel over a land dispute in Sherpur. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information on Friday (Dec 13). According to ISPR, the incident occurred on December 2, 2024, in

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of eminent poet Helal Hafiz. In a condolence message, Dr. Yunus said the death of Helal Hafiz, a poet of rebellion and love, is an irreparable loss to the Bengali

Helal Hafiz, one of Bangladesh's renowned poets, has passed away at the age of 76. This poet was known for his timeless poetry, his works have left an indelible mark on Bengali literature. It is known that he passed away in the hostel where he lived in Shahbagh.  Later,

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed on Friday (Dec 13) morning after an 8.5-hour suspension caused by dense fog.  The suspension, which began at 2:30 am due to poor visibility, left around 150 vehicles, including passenger buses and goods-laden trucks, stranded

A fresh batch of 85 Bangladeshi expatriates has returned home from war-torn Lebanon, marking another milestone in the government’s ongoing repatriation efforts.  The group arrived at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:21 am on Friday (Dec 13) aboard