Today is the 49th death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mujib was assassinated along with all but two of his family members in the early hours of August 15, 1975, at his Dhanmondi residence in Dhaka, by a group of army personnel. His daughters — Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) managing director (MD) Taqsem A Khan has resigned from his post. According to WASA sources, Taqsem submitted his resignation via email on Wednesday.  In the resignation letter, he cited health-related issues as the reason for his

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 15) said that he hoped for the situation in Bangladesh to improve soon.   He reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting peace and development in its eastern neighbor. In his customary Independence Day address to the nation from

Thousands of protesters started to gather at the capital’s Dhanmondi 32 as part of the ‘Resistance Week’ programme. Since early Thursday morning (August 15), a large number of students and civilians have gathered in the areas surrounding Dhanmondi 32, including Rapa

The United States said on Wednesday that it is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there. “On the topic of Bangladesh, we have been in touch with our Indian partners as well as other

A special correspondent for Prothom Alo, Rozina Islam, has been acquitted of all charges under the Official Secrets Act after over three years. The decision was announced today by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sultan Sohag Uddin of the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 35 firearms and 275 rounds bullet looted during the attacks from various police stations in Chattogram. RAB sources said that 14 of these recovered firearms were damaged.  According to RAB-7, miscreants ransacked, set fire and

The interim government on Wednesday appointed Financial Institutions Division (FID) Secretary Md Abdur Rahman Khan as the new chief of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), hours after cancelling the contractual appointment of Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem. A section of businessmen have

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (Aug 14) underscored the need for addressing some key issues with India like stopping border killing, finalising Teesta water sharing treaty, and ensuring the supply of essential commodities. He raised the issues when Indian High Commissioner to

Two people were killed and six others injured as a jeep plunged into a ditch on the Bilaichari-Rajasthali border road in Pankata Chara area under Rajasthali upazila of the district last night. The deceased were identified as Chinimong Marma, 20, son of Puchingmong Marma, and Manu

A case was filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday (August 14) against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and eight others for allegedly committing crimes against humanity and genocide between July 15 and August 5 this year. Supreme Court lawyer Gazi MH Tanim

The officers and employees of the justice division must submit their income statements within the next 10 days, said law adviser Asif Nazrul. The law adviser said this to reporters at a press conference held at the secretariat on Wednesday. He also said: "All harassing cases

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today (Aug 14) said the interim government has decided to try the killings that occurred during the recent student protests in the International Crimes Tribunal.  Efforts are also underway to investigate these incidents under the supervision of the United

Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath and listened for the sound of a cocked pistol. Instead, he was tossed from a car and into a muddy ditch on Dhaka's outskirts --

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over four divisions and at a few places other four divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the

Malaysia is ready to help and support Bangladesh's interim government in rebuilding and restoring peace and security, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this during a phone call to Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (Aug 13), who was appointed Chief Advisor for the

Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh bureau chief of Agence France-Presse (AFP), has been appointed as the press secretary to Prof Muhammad Yunus, the interim government’s chief adviser. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.

After the White House, the US Department of State has also trashed reports that claimed the United States was involved in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. "That’s laughable," Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a regular

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today (August 13) said all are equal before the law and there is no chance to create divisions. "Establishing people's democratic rights and human rights is the main goal of this government," he said

The interim government has cancelled the public holiday on August 15, which marks National Mourning Day. This decision was taken at a meeting of the advisers of the interim government in Jumuna on Tuesday (August 13). The meeting was chaired by the chief adviser of the interim