Maj Gen (retd) KM Shafiullah, former chief of the Bangladesh Army and a valiant freedom fighter, passed away on Sunday morning at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital. He breathed his last at around 8:45 am in the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) while

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024 has been postponed.  Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki confirmed the decision on his verified Facebook page on Saturday night.  The delay comes just two days after the Academy revealed the names of

Adviser to the Interim Government, Mahfuj Alam, today said that the Awami League (AL) would not be allowed to participate in the upcoming general election, warning that their involvement could pave the way for the return of fascism to Bangladesh's politics. Speaking at a meeting in

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh today following a four-day visit to Switzerland, where he participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. An Emirates airline commercial flight carrying Yunus and his entourage landed at Hazrat

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will add an extra flight on the Dhaka-Madina-Dhaka route every Sunday starting February 2 to meet the high demand from Saudi-bound passengers.  The decision comes after discussions with the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB), following a

Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, Local Government and Youth and Sports Adviser, emphasized the importance of unity on national issues, despite political rivalry.  In a recent Facebook post, he assured that while there may be competition over the welfare of the people, no political

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a mild cold wave sweeping across Dinajpur and Panchagarh districts, with the potential to spread to other areas in the coming days.  The BMD also warned of moderate to thick fog across the country, particularly during

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) shot and injured a Bangladeshi national near the Chapainawabganj border. The victim, identified as Md. Habil, son of Md. Belal, hails from Telkupi Namopara village in Shibganj Upazila’s Shahbazpur Union. Mohammad Kased Ali, a member of

Argent LNG, which is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the Bangladesh government to supply up to 5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, the company announced on Friday. This

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has departed for home after completing his four-day visit to Switzerland, where he attended the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. “The chief adviser and his delegation departed Zurich International Airport on an Emirates

Under the initiative of the interim government and the Ministry of Health, seven individuals injured during the July uprising have been sent to Singapore for specialized medical care.  The patients departed for the Singapore National Eye Centre on a Bangladesh Biman Airlines

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for the establishment of a mechanism that ensures all citizens in Bangladesh can vote freely and fairly, without fear or disruption. He made this statement during a one-on-one conversation with World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab at

Former US Vice President Al Gore has commended the global ‘Three Zero’ movement, launched by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, aimed at combating carbon emissions, wealth concentration, poverty, and unemployment.  The praise came during a meeting between the two

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating that a mild cold wave is sweeping over the northern and northwestern regions of the country.  The cold wave, which began at 9 am today, is expected to persist, particularly affecting districts such as

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality, registering an AQI score of 230 at 9am on Friday, placing it in the "very unhealthy" category.  This severe air pollution poses significant health risks to residents,

Bangla Academy has revealed the recipients of the prestigious Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024, honoring 10 distinguished writers across various categories.  The winners include playwright Syed Jamil Ahmed (Folklore), essayist Salimullah Khan (Essays), Masud Khan (Poetry), Selim

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has confirmed that Bangladesh’s national parliamentary elections will likely take place either at the end of this year or the beginning of 2026.  Masud made the announcement during a meeting with district and upazila election

The Financial Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has seized assets valued at around Tk 250 crore belonging to Salman F. Rahman, a former adviser to the ousted Prime Minister, and his associates.  Salman, who owns Beximco Group, Apollo Apparels Limited, and

Adviser Nahid Islam said on Thursday (Jan 23) that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam's comments on the government's neutrality suggest an attempt to bring about another 1/11-like government in the country. The Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser

A Dhaka court has set January 30 for delivering its verdict in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Awami League lawmaker of Khulna-2 Mizanur Rahman.  The decision came after both the prosecution and defense concluded their arguments