Saturday, 26 Jul, 2025

National

Whenever we move for election, conspiracies emerge: CA

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has stated that whenever the interim government moves forward for the election, various conspiracies emerge. He made this remark on Saturday (July 26) afternoon during a meeting with various political parties at the state guest house, Jamuna, it

1,486 crime suspects arrested in 24 hours nationwide

As part of the ongoing nationwide crackdown, law enforcement agencies arrested 1,486 crime suspects in the last 24 hours, according to a press release issued by the Police Headquarters. Of those detained, 988 individuals were arrested in connection with previous cases and outstanding

Rain likely across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today. According to a met office bulletin issued this morning, light to moderate rain or thundershowers

Chinese medical team treating burn victims of Dhaka plane crash

In the aftermath of the Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara, a medical team from Wuhan Third Hospital in China has continued providing support at the Bangladesh Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery. The Chinese Embassy

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3, according to a maritime warning bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). All fishing boats and trawlers operating over the North Bay

First anniversary of July Uprising Day observed in New York

The first anniversary of July Uprising Day was observed in New York through a joint initiative of the Consulate General of Bangladesh in New York and the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations. The Bangladesh Consulate General in New York announced on Saturday (July 26)

Still working to recover all illegal weapons: Home adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said authorities have yet to recover all illegal weapons ahead of the upcoming national election, though efforts are ongoing. He said, “We haven’t recovered all the arms yet, but we are trying. Many

AI misuse poses serious threat to next election: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as a major challenge in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, calling it a modern threat “more dangerous than weapons.” He also said the commission remains vigilant

Several dead in UPDF–JSS gunfight in Dighinala 

Several people were killed in a reported gunfight between members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) and the Santu Larma-led faction of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS) in Dighinala upazila of Khagrachari.  While local sources claim at least four

Meghna crosses danger mark, flooding hits Chandpur coast

Coastal areas along the Meghna River in Chandpur have been flooded due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Tidal water levels have risen by nearly three feet above normal. As a result, roads, ponds, and residential areas in the affected regions have been inundated.

Dhaka Plane Crash: 5 students still critical

Five victims of the recent Air Force training jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area remain in critical condition, doctors said on Friday (July 25).  All five are currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sheikh Hasina

3 arrested over machete attack on journalist in Dhaka

Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a machete attack and mugging of a journalist near Mohammadpur Police Station in Dhaka.  The arrest was made on Friday (July 25), and the stolen mobile phone was also recovered. The arrestees were identified as Yusuf, 26,

Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway road crash leaves 3 dead

Three people were killed in a road accident involving a truck, a CNG-run auto-rickshaw, and a motorcycle on the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway in Lohagara upazila on Friday (July 25) evening. The crash occurred around 6:15pm in the Sikdardighi area under Padua Union.  All

1,620 arrested across Bangladesh in special drive

Police have arrested 1,620 people across Bangladesh during a special drive, including 1,049 with pending cases or warrants. The information was confirmed through a press release issued on Friday (July 25) by Assistant Inspector General (Media and Public Relations) of the Police

21 Rohingyas pushed into Bangladesh by India 

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly pushed 21 Rohingya nationals, including women and children, into Bangladesh through the Nakugaon border in Sherpur’s Nalitabari upazila. According to a press statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Mehedi Hasan, commander of

Jamiat Ulema slams UN Rights office in Bangladesh 

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh has strongly criticised the proposed establishment of a United Nations human rights office in the country, calling it an attack on Bangladesh’s sovereignty and independence. Speaking at a protest rally held on Friday (July 25) in front of the north

2 injured as BSF opens fire in Chapainawabganj

Two Bangladeshi youths were reportedly shot and injured by members of India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Singhnagar border in Chapainawabganj’s Shibganj upazila early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 4:00am near pillar 164/5-1S under the Singhnagar

Bangladeshi youth killed in BSF firing along Feni border

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India has opened fire on a Bangladeshi youth, killing him near the border area of Parshuram in Feni. The deceased was identified as Md Liton, 32, son of Gachi Mia from the Baspadua area of Parshuram municipality. His body is currently being held at a

Met office forecasts rain across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9am today. According to a Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are

Two brothers killed in Feni road crash

Two brothers were killed after a speeding bus rammed into a stationary pickup van on the Feni-Noakhali regional highway in Feni Sadar upazila early Friday. The deceased were identified as Mosharraf Hossain, 29, and his younger brother Ekram Hossain, 18, sons of Shah Alam from