Tuesday, 25 Feb, 2025

National

2 detained with 17kg gold in Sylhet Airport

Members of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) arrested two people with 17 kg of gold at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet on Thursday (February 6). The gold was recovered from a Bangladesh Biman flight in the morning. According to authorities, the NSI detained the two

BSEC ex-chairman Shibli Rubayat to be interrogated at jail gate

A court in Dhaka today instructed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to interrogate former Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) chairman, Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, and Max Group chairman, Engineer Golam Mohammad Alamgir, at the jail gate in separate corruption cases.

HC cancels recruitment of 6,531 primary teachers

The High Court (HC) today (Feb 6) canceled the appointment of 6,531 assistant teachers in government primary schools under the third phase of recruitment in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. The bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Shikdar Mahmudur Razi delivered the verdict on

Met office predicts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy skies across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from this morning.  The forecast also indicates that light to moderate fog may occur from late night to early morning.

Houses of Hasanat Abdullah, Amu demolished in Barishal

A group of over a hundred individuals used a bulldozer to demolish the residence of prominent Awami League leader Abul Hasanat Abdullah early Thursday morning in Barishal city. According to eyewitnesses, the group arrived at Serniabat Bhaban, located on Kali Bari Road, around 12:15 am.

Demolition at Dhanmondi-32 house goes on

Protesters, including students, demolished the Dhanmondi-32 residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman partially in response to a speech by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the banned student organization, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). However, the demolition of the three-story

Protesters storm, torch Sheikh Mujib’s Dhanmondi 32 residence

Agitated students set fire to the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital after vandalizing it on Wednesday (February 5) night. The protesters gathered at the location around 8:00pm, chanting slogans. They took to the streets in protest against the

Protesters storm Sheikh Mujib’s Dhanmondi 32 residence

A large number of students and protesters gathered at the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the capital’s Dhanmondi 32 chanting slogans. This gathering was part of a pre-announced program on Tuesday (February 5) around 8:00 PM. At this time protesters broke through the

Judiciary Reform Commission recommends HC benches in divisional cities

The Judiciary Reform Commission today (Feb 5) in its report recommended setting up a permanent bench of the High Court in every divisional city by amending Article 100 of the constitution.  Besides, the commission also recommended setting up judicial magistrate court at the

3 killed as pickup van falls into ditch in Gazipur

Three people were killed after a pickup van carrying cucumbers fell into a ditch in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur early Wednesday (Feb 5). The accident took place around 5:00 am on the Joydebpur-Itakhola road. The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately.

Reform commission suggests reducing ministries to 25

The Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended reducing the number of ministries from 43 to 25 and reorganizing government divisions from 61 to 40.  The commission Chairman Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, along with other members, handed over the report to Chief Adviser Dr.

Reform commission suggests dividing country into four provinces

The Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed a provincial governance system by dividing the country's four historical divisions into four provinces.  The commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday (February 5). 

Fascist govt falls, but final victory awaits: Hasnat Abdullah

Hasnat Abdullah, convenor of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, said that although the fascist Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh has fallen, the ultimate victory has not yet been achieved." He said, "We have been able to bring down only Hasina and Ganabhaban in

Judiciary, Public Admin Reform Commissions submit reports to CA

The heads of the Judiciary Reform Commission and the Public Administration Reform Commission handed over their reports to Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (February 5). Judiciary Reform Commission head Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman and Public Administration

Bishwa Ijtema 2nd phase ends with 'Akheri Munajat'

The second phase of the first part of Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim congregation, concluded today at the Turag River banks in Tongi with Akheri Munajat (final prayers).  Maulana Mohammad Zubair led the prayers from 12:08 pm to 12:27 pm, according to the

Met office predicts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather for the next 24 hours starting this morning, with a temporary partly cloudy sky expected nationwide.  The ridge of sub-continental high pressure extends up to Bihar, and the seasonal low lies over the South

Nirapon leaders meet Chief Adviser

Leaders of Nirapon, an organization dedicated to improving worker safety in Bangladesh's factories, met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.  The team, led by Simone Sultana, chair of Nirapon, and Tapan Chowdhury, an

SI withdrawn as anti-discrimination students detained in Uttara

A sub-inspector of the Uttara West police station has been withdrawn following the detention of three students from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Uttara, Dhaka. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Uttara Division Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ahmed Ali confirmed the

Ex-BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat arrested

Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), was arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday night. A team from the Detective Branch of police apprehended him at his Dhanmondi residence around 9:00 PM. Dhaka Metropolitan Police

Police verification no longer needed for passports issuance

Police verification may no longer be required for passport issuance and renewal, as national identity (NID) cards and birth certificates will serve as the primary basis for passports. During a meeting on Tuesday (February 4) at the Secretariat, chaired by Senior Secretary of the Home