The Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman, announced strengthened security measures to prevent theft, robbery, murder, and kidnapping across Bangladesh. He said that RAB, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, is

The superintendent of police in Tangail, Md Mizanur Rahman, has said that while a robbery and incidents of harassment took place on a Rajshahi-bound bus on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, no rape occurred. Speaking at a press briefing at his office on Saturday morning, Rahman said that

US President Donald Trump has raised concerns over a $29 million US-funded project in Bangladesh, claiming the money was allocated to an obscure firm. Speaking at the Governors Working Session at the White House in Washington, DC, on Friday, Trump questioned the legitimacy of the

Kotwali police have arrested nine individuals in a special drive conducted over the past 24 hours in connection with multiple criminal charges, including drug peddling, robbery, extortion, and theft. According to a media release by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the arrestees

Two people were killed and 12 others injured in a bus crash in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj on Saturday morning. The accident occurred around 10 am near Hiranyakandi Sampan Highway Restaurant on the Dhaka-Khulna highway. Azizul Haque Rajan, station manager of Bhatiapara Fire

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather with partly cloudy skies across the country today (Feb 22). However, rain or thundershowers may occur in one or two places over the Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Mymensingh divisions, according to a met office

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, recorded the worst air quality in the world on Saturday (Feb 22) morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 184 at 8:34 am, according to the AQI index.  This level classifies the air as “unhealthy,” posing significant health risks to

A fire that broke out at a sawmill in Khilgaon's Taltola in the capital on Friday evening was brought under control after two hours of efforts by firefighters, officials said. The blaze started at around 7:30 pm local time, and firefighters managed to contain it by 9:35 pm,

Two people were killed and five others were arrested in a gunfight with joint forces in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Chand Udyan when joint forces clashed with suspected criminals.  The deceased have been identified as Jumman, 25, and Miraz

A case has been filed with Mirzapur police station over a robbery and alleged harassment of a female passenger on a bus of Unique Road Royals’ Amri Travels on the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway. The case was filed early Friday (February 21) by a passenger, Omar Ali, three days after the

Malaysia has sent back 45 Bangladeshis from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after they were found moving suspiciously within the terminal. The incident took place on Wednesday (Feb 19) local time.  The Malaysian Border Control Agency (AKPBS) detained 68 foreigners at

The body of a Chinese national was recovered at his residence on Road No 16 in Uttara Sector-14 in Dhaka on Thursday evening. Wang Ho, 38, was found with multiple stab wounds, with police confirming 11 injuries.  According to Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Uttara West

The Arakan Army, an armed group from Myanmar, has taken 19 Bangladeshi fishermen along with four fishing trawlers from the Naf River in Teknaf. The incident happened between Thursday (February 20) morning and noon near Shah Porir Island, Gholarchar, and Naikkhongdia areas of the river.

A cyclist was killed after being hit by a Nasimon, a locally operated three-wheeler, in Chakuali village under Nohata Union of Mohammadpur upazila in Magura. The deceased was identified as Tobarek Molla, 48. The accident happened on Friday (February 21) morning in Chakulia village.

Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Al Duhailan has extended greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Shaheed Dibash (Martyrs Day) and International Mother Language Day. In a video message on Friday (February 21), the Saudi envoy conveyed his wishes

Kader Gani Chowdhury, Member Secretary of Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad (BSPP), has said that the true message of February 21 is to never bow down and to retain people’s ownership of the country and their rights. He said this while speaking to journalists after placing

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. He placed a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:12am on Friday. Arriving at the premises as the clock

The government has sent Disaster Management and Relief Secretary Md Kamrul Hasan, Industries Ministry Senior Secretary Zakia Sultana, and Additional Secretary Sayla Farzana into forced retirement.  The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate notifications on Thursday

The government has sent 21 former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during 2014 and 2018 national elections into compulsory retirement in the public interest.  The Ministry of Public Administration issued several separate notifications in this regard on

The government has introduced stricter security measures for entering the Secretariat, incorporating advanced technology such as card reader scanning and updated policies, according to a new directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the Secretariat Entry Policy 2025,