The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather with a temporarily partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today. According to the BMD bulletin, a seasonal low lies over the South Bay. Light fog may form over river basins

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has responded to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent comments, saying that India also needs to decide what kind of relationship it wants with Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on

A group of students has given Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury 24 hours to apologize to the nation and resign for his alleged failure in duty.  If Home Adviser does not step down within the deadline, they plan to hold a torch procession on

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has called for patience and professionalism in efforts to restore peace and order in the country. He made the remarks on Monday (February 24) while speaking as the chief guest at the closing and award ceremony of the annual firing competition

Combined patrolling will begin in Dhaka and key areas across the country from Monday (February 24) evening to strengthen law enforcement, said Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam. He made the announcement after a core committee meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs,

A Dhaka court has asked the authorities concerned to freeze 358 bank accounts belonging to Salman F Rahman, along with his family members and associates. The order was issued on Monday (February 24) by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib following a petition

A group of miscreants reportedly carried out an attack at a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) base in Cox’s Bazar. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday (February 24). The incident happened at the air force base in Kutubdiapara of Cox’s Bazar town around

The government has set 9:00 am to 3:30 pm as the office hours during the holy month of Ramadan.  A notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday (February 24). According to the notification, considering the timing of Sehri and Iftar

A massive fire broke out in Rangamati’s Sajek Valley, burning at least 15 cottages and restaurants to ashes.  The fire started around noon on Monday (Feb 24) and spread rapidly due to the dry season and water shortage. Fire service teams from Dighinala, along with members

A businessman was shot and robbed in the capital’s Banasree area on Sunday night, as muggers fled with his gold jewellery and cash. The victim, 45-year-old Anwar Hossain, was attacked around 10:45 pm in front of House No. 20 on Road No. 7 in Banasree D Block. Rampura Police

The government has urged everyone to set air conditioners at a minimum of 25°C in offices and homes to save power this summer. According to a Cabinet Division circular, the electricity demand would largely increase this year as the summer would coincide with the month of Ramadan

The joint forces have arrested 585 more individuals suspected of attempting to destabilize the country, as part of the ongoing nationwide crackdown, ‘Operation Devil Hunt.’ According to the police headquarters, a total of 1,493 people were apprehended in the last 24 hours

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the Election Commission (EC) is progressing with plans based on two deadlines set by the interim government for the upcoming national elections.  The deadlines are either by December this year or by June next year should

The government has sent four Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of police on retirement. The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued separate notifications today, signed by Senior Secretary Nasimul Gani. The officers retiring are Md Abdul Quddus Amin, DIG of Naval Police;

The government has declared February 25 as National Martyred Army Day to officially observe the tragic mutiny of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) in 2009. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification on Sunday in this regard. The BDR mutiny, also known as the Pilkhana tragedy,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited top US businessman and CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, to visit Bangladesh and launch the Starlink satellite service in the country. In a letter to Musk on February 19, Yunus said that his visit would provide an opportunity to meet the young

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today set April 22 as the deadline for submitting the probe report in a crime against humanity case linked to the July-August mass uprising in the Chankharpul area of the capital. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza

Dinajpur's Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant has resumed operations after a four-day shutdown caused by a mechanical fault.  Power generation began from Unit No. 1, with a capacity of 125 MW, on Saturday, February 22, at 5:29 PM. Currently, the unit is generating 62 MW of

A group of students and some people blocked a road at Asad Gate in Dhaka to protest recent rape incidents across the country and demand greater safety for all.  The blockade, which began at 12:30 pm on Sunday (February 23), has caused traffic congestion in the area, with vehicles

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in several regions of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (Feb 23). According to a bulletin released this morning, "Rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at isolated