Friday, 26 Sep, 2025

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Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has asked the country’s maritime ports to hoist Local Cautionary Signal (LCS)-3 after a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensified and turned into a well-marked low. According to a special weather bulletin issued Friday

EC assures PR system, party symbol issues won’t affect polls

Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday assured that demands for the Proportional Representation (PR) system and issues regarding political party symbols will not affect the organization of the National Parliament Election. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a

Three killed in Sunamganj truck-auto rickshaw collision

A mother, her daughter, and another passenger were killed Friday morning when a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw collided head-on in Shantiganj upazila of Sunamganj. The accident took place around 7:15 am in front of an old homestead at Shatrumardan Bagherkona village under Paschim

CA Yunus to address UNGA today

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York today (Sep 26). According to the schedule, the session will begin at 9:00 am local time, with Professor Yunus slated as the 10th speaker. In his speech, the

Light to moderate rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in many parts of the country over the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today (Sep 26). According to a BMD bulletin, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal,

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ on Friday

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked fourth on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 129 at 9:30 am. According to the index, the city’s air was classified as “unhealthy for sensitive

ACC files corruption case against Agrani Bank top officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed a corruption case against 11 individuals, including a managing director and four general managers of Agrani Bank, over a massive loan scam and embezzlement of funds. ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain briefed journalists

Saint Martin's to reopen for tourists from Nov for 4 months

Saint Martin's Island will be reopened for tourists on a limited scale for four months starting from November, the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Miz Nasrin Jahan, announced on Thursday. She made the announcement during a press conference held at the

Chief Justice, UNDP team visit Barishal court

Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed visited the District and Sessions Judge Court in Barishal on Thursday morning, accompanied by a seven-member delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). During the visit, the delegation observed various court activities, including

1,999 cases filed in DMP’s 24-hour traffic crackdown

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,999 cases across the capital on Wednesday (September 24) for violations of traffic rules. The information was disclosed in a press release issued today, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Media and Public Relations

No fertiliser shortage, prices won't rise: Home adviser

Bangladesh has no shortage of fertiliser, and its prices will remain unchanged regardless of global or domestic cost fluctuations, Agriculture and Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Thursday (Sept 25). Speaking at a press conference following a meeting at the

Rain, thunder showers likely across parts of Bangladesh: BMD

Light to moderate rain and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely to affect several regions of Bangladesh over the next 24 hours, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Thursday (Sept 25) morning. In its latest weather bulletin, the BMD forecast

Bangladesh, Oman sign MoU on diplomatic training cooperation

Bangladesh and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in diplomatic training and education, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement was signed between the Foreign Service Academy of Bangladesh and Oman’s Diplomatic

Court orders Interpol red notices against S Alam Group chairman, 2 others

A Dhaka court has ordered the issuance of Interpol red notices against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and two of his brothers in connection with a major financial fraud case. The directive was issued on Thursday (Sept 25) by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir

Protests in Khagrachhari over gang rape of schoolgirl

A half-day road blockade disrupted transport across Khagrachhari on Thursday (Sept 25) as hill tribe students protested the gang rape of an eighth-grade schoolgirl, demanding the arrest and exemplary punishment of those responsible.  The demonstration, which began at 6 am and

Bangladesh CA holds talks with Pakistan PM at UNGA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in the United States today. The bilateral engagement marked one of several high-level meetings held by the Chief

Club de Madrid invites CA Yunus to join global democracy forum

Danilo Türk, President of the Club de Madrid and former President of Slovenia, met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the United States on Wednesday, extending a formal invitation to join the prestigious international organisation. During the

Bangladesh's CA, Italian PM discuss safe migration, trade, Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the United States today, where the two leaders discussed safe migration, trade cooperation, and the ongoing Rohingya crisis. According to Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary

CA Yunus urges top US firms to invest more in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on American business leaders to expand their investments in the South Asian country, highlighting emerging opportunities across various sectors. Speaking at a high-level roundtable discussion titled

WB president, Bangladesh’s CA discuss elections, reforms at UNGA

World Bank President Ajay Banga met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on key national and regional challenges. The meeting covered a broad agenda, including