Tuesday, 25 Feb, 2025

National

No alternative of Supreme Court Secretariat: Chief Justice

There is no alternative to establishing an independent prosecution service and a Supreme Court Secretariat to institutionalise the independence of the judiciary, said Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed. He made this statement as the chief guest at a seminar organized by the Bangladesh

Temperature may drop further over next 5 days: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Feb 1) forecasts a further drop in temperature over the next five days. Moderate to dense fog may develop in several areas across the country during the midnight to morning hours, lingering in some places until noon. The BMD also

Taskforce proposes regulatory reform to face bureaucratic red tape

A government taskforce has recommended establishing a Regulatory Reform Commission (RRC) to tackle the widespread problems of over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape that are hindering business growth, governance, and the tax system. The taskforce's report emphasized that these

Dhaka ranked 5th this morning for world's most polluted air

Dhaka's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the capital of Bangladesh ranked fifth globally for the most polluted air. As of 8:52 am on Saturday (February 1), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Dhaka was 189, categorizing the air as 'very unhealthy'. The Eastern

Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins today

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, the country's largest literary event honoring the martyrs of the Language Movement, will kick off today (February 1) on the Bangla Academy premises. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is expected to inaugurate the fair with Bangla Academy

Dismissed police officials urged not to block roads

The police headquarters has urged dismissed officers not to block roads and cause public suffering while protesting their job termination under the previous government. In a statement issued on Friday (January 31) by Assistant Inspector General Inamul Haque Sagar, the police

Sarjis Alam gets married

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Committee, has tied the knot on Friday (January 31). Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud confirmed the information through a Facebook post.  He shared a photo on his verified page, showing Sarjis Alam dressed as a groom

CA press wing debunks Anandabazar report on Military coup

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has debunked a report published by Indian news outlet Anandabazar Online, which speculated about the possibility of a military coup in Bangladesh. In a post on its verified Facebook page, "CA Press Wing Facts," on Friday (January 31), the

No security threat over AL programmes in Feb: DMP

There are no security concerns regarding the Awami League's programmes in February, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali.  He made the remark during a press conference on Friday (January 31) at 11:30 am while discussing security measures for

CA to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025 tomorrow

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate month long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025 tomorrow on the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises. CA is likely to inaugurate the Book Fair at 3pm on February 1. Amar Ekushey Book Fair Committee Member Secretary Dr

Man killed as pickup van hits in Chandpur

A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a sand-laden pickup van in Bagadi Union of Chandpur Sadar Upazila on Friday (January 31). The accident happened near the Chourasta Bridge on the Chandpur-Faridganj road around 11:30 am. The deceased Nurul Islam Nuru Bhuiyan, 45, was a

Ex-Minister Nuruzzaman placed on 5-Day remand

A Rangpur court on Friday (January 31), placed former Social Welfare Minister Mohammad Nuruzzaman Ahmed on five-day remand in a case filed for killing a student, Mahmudul Hasan Munna, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Rangpur Metropolitan Cognizance Court-3 Judge Debi

Mosque in Bashundhara Block-N welcomes women for Jumma Prayer

The Fakihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman (Rah.) Jame Mosque in Block N of Bashundhara Residential Area has designated a dedicated space for women to perform Jumma prayer on the second floor.  All interested women have been invited to attend. The under-construction mosque, funded

Three killed as bus hits three-wheeler in Rangpur

Three people were killed and at least four others injured after a bus hit a three-wheeler in the Satmatha China Hall area of Rangpur city on Friday (January 31) morning. According to passengers of both vehicles, the accident occurred around 8:30 am due to heavy fog. However, the

Fire guts seven shops in Chattogram

At least seven shops were gutted after a fire broke out at Omar Ali Market in Chattogram city's leather warehouse area early Friday (January 31). According to Agrabad Fire Service, nine units from Agrabad, Karnaphuli, Chandanpura, Nandan Kanan, and Lama Bazar fire stations worked

Dhaka shifts diplomatic focus from Delhi to Beijing!

Since the interim government took office, tensions have persisted in Dhaka-Delhi relations on various issues. However, while ties with Delhi have cooled, Dhaka's relations with Beijing have gained momentum. In some cases, Dhaka’s preference for Beijing over Delhi has become more

First phase of Biswa Ijtema starts

The first phase of the 58th Biswa Ijtema, hailed as one of the largest global congregations of Muslims, began with ‘aam bayan’ (general sermon) on Friday on the bank of Turag River in Gazipur’s Tongi. Leaders of the Tabligh Jamaat and religious scholars set the tone

Students to form political party: CA Yunus

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that students are ready to form their own political party and are actively campaigning across the country. In a recent podcast hosted by Financial Times’ chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman, Yunus said that

No decision yet on resignation, says Nahid Islam

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said that no decision has been made regarding his resignation or the formation of a new political party. He made the remark on Thursday (January 30) while speaking to journalists at the ministry in the capital. Referring to a

4 killed as truck hits CNG auto-rickshaw in Jamalpur

Four passengers of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed after being hit by a truck in Jamalpur. The accident occurred on Thursday (January 30) at around 7:00 PM in the Dippoit area of Sadar Upazila. The identities of the victims have not been confirmed yet. Sub-Inspector (SI)