The verdict of the much-talked Sagira Morshed murder case at Siddheshwari in the capital in 1989, is set to be delivered today (February 8). Dhaka Special Session Judge Court-3 Judge Mohammad Ali Hossain will announce the verdict. The four accused in the case are -- Sagira

The government does not want and will not allow any issues to rise which will halt media freedom, said state Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today (February 7). He said at a meeting with Editors Guild, Bangladesh leaders at his ministry's conference

The government decided that it will procure three cargoes LNG from two companies of Singapore with around Taka 1,274.12 crore to meet the growing demand of energy in the country. The approval came from the 3rd meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in this year

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said there is no scope to show generosity to new Rohingya influx into Bangladesh territory amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. He said: "We will not allow Rohingyas to enter Bangladesh again. Earlier, we opened the border

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan left Dhaka today (February 7) to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) to be held from February 9-10 in Perth, Australia. The minister is leading the Bangladesh delegation for the conference, according to a press

A Joypurhat court today (February 7) sentenced 17 people to life term imprisonment for killing a man in Panchbibi upazila of the district in 2009. Judge Md Abbas Uddin of Additional District and Session Judge Court-2 pronounced the verdict this afternoon. The convicts sentenced to

A trial tribunal in Rajshahi today (February 7) convicted a youth and sentenced him to jail for six years for his involvement in cyber crimes around one year and two months back. The convict is Mijanur Rahman Tuhin, 26, son of Belal Uddin of Chatra Chodyamatha village under Shibganj

A Dhaka Court today (February 7) sentenced a Peruvian citizen to life term and a Pakistani national to ten years of imprisonment in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act in 2013. Sessions Judge Sheikh Samidul Islam of Dhaka's Third Additional Metropolitan court handed down

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 7) said January 7, 2024, polls was free, fair and most credible in Bangladesh after 1975. She made the remark in a view exchange meeting with Gopalganj district Awami League leaders and activists at her official Ganabhaban residence. She

More 63 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) have entered Bangladesh territory today and sought shelter amid the ongoing conflict between the ethnic Arakan Army and Myanmar troops along the international border. According to BGB, till yesterday out of 183 BGP members,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 7) asked the country’s education authorities and others concerned to stage sport events and competitions at grassroots to explore talents and infuse sportsmanship into youths.   "Arrange all types of inter-school,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 7) predicted that weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of rain or drizzle at one or two places over Sylhet division. According to the met office latest bulletin, moderate to thick fog

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (February 7) arrested 47 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

The district administration of Tangail today (February 6) applied to get Geographical Indication (GI) rights for its saris. The application was submitted to the director general of the Directorate of Patents, Industrial Designs and trademarks under the industries ministry. Besides,

Bandarban Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shah Mujahid Uddin today (February 6) directed authority concerned to shift 240 families to a safe place. He made the directive this afternoon during his visit to Naikhongchhari border area following conflict between Myanmar army and the rebel group.

Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, director general (DG) of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday (February 6) said the overall situation that emerged between Myanmar army and rebel group along the border area is under BGB control. He said whatever the

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter sent by Co-chair and Trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates to the Premier, wished all the best as Sheikh Hasina

Police arrested a youth along with fake notes in Borgua sadar upazila on Tuesday (February 6). Emran, 25, son of Khalil Kha, was arrested from Upazila Chattar area.  Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Barguna Sadar Police Station KM Mizanur Rahman confirmed the matter. He said

As many as 264 members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) have entered Bangladesh territory so far and sought shelter during the ongoing conflict between the ethnic Arakan Army and Myanmar troops along the international border. Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO)

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today (February 6) sought more cooperation from the EU nations to facilitate greater access for Bangladeshi products into the European Union (EU) market. Highlighting the EU as Bangladesh's largest market, he