Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 20) joined a reception hosted by American President Joe Biden. Biden hosted the banquet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art here in the evening in honor of the heads of state and government who arrived in New York to take part in

The government has imposed a 22-day ban starting October 12 on catching, selling and transporting hilsa across the country to ensure safe spawning of the fish, during its peak breeding season. The Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, S M Rezaul Karim disclosed the matter on Wednesday

The World Bank has approved $102 million to help Bangladesh improve riverbank protection and navigability in the Jamuna River. The Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project 1, the first among a series of proposed projects, will help improve navigation channels with adequate depth

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over the eight divisions across the country. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by

Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Public Security Division of Home Ministry issued a circular in this regard on Wednesday (September 20).  Habibur Rahman, now the chief of Tourist Police,

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (September 20) arrested 41 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court stayed for two months a High Court order that granted bail to former UP Chairman Mahmudul Alam Babu, the prime accused in Jamalpur's journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case. Justice M Enayetur Rahim, Chamber Judge of the Appellate

A Dhaka University (DU) student died after falling from the roof of 'Bijoy Ekattor Hall' early Wednesday (September 20). Deceased Kazi Firoz, was fourth year student of Foreign Language department at DU.  No injury marks were found on his body. Doctors at the emergency

Brown University of United States (US) accorded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with special honour as the United Nations recognised her brainchild community clinic model to reach healthcare services to the Bangladesh people's doorsteps. Dr. Mukesh K. Jain, Senior Vice President for

A case was filed with Rangpur court against Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus for breach of labour law on Tuesday (September 19). Farukul Islam, a retired senior farm manager from Grameen Krishi (Agriculture) Foundation, filed the case with Rangpur Labour Court. Dr Yunus,

The High Court (HC) has granted six months' bail to suspended UP Chairman Mahmudul Alam Babu, who is the prime accused in Jamalpur's journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case. The HC bench of Justice Md Jahangir Hossain and Justice Mohammad Showkat Ali Chowdhury passed the

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (September 19) placed three people, including two customs officials, on a three-day remand each over the theft of 55 kilograms of gold from a customs warehouse at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The remanded accused are - assistant revenue

The National Identity Card (NID) server will remain down till tomorrow (Wednesday) due to maintenance purposes. Election Commission's Information System Management Officer Aminul Islam confirmed the matter on Tuesday (September 19).  He said the service will remain closed

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over the north, central, south and north-western region and at many places over the southern region. Light to

The United States has reiterated its desire to see free and fair elections and freedom of expression in Bangladesh. The US under secretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya said this in a social media post on Tuesday (September 19) following a meeting with

An investigation committee has found the involvement of suspended ADC Harun-Or-Rashid in the assault on three BCL leaders. The three-member probe body will place its findings to DMP Commissioner today (September 19), recommending departmental actions against ADC Harun, ADC Sanjida

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (September 19) arrested 41 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen reiterated that the government is determined to hold free, fair elections in Bangladesh. He said this while briefing the media about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daily engagements on 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session’s

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury held a meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The duo discussed current development projects, ways to boost bilateral economic relations, tourism prospects and women empowerment. The meeting was held as Sri

A fire that broke out at Sena Kalyan Bhaban in Motijheel of the capital on Monday (September 18) night was brought under control. The officer in charge of the fire service headquarters, Rafi Al Farooq, confirmed the matter at 9:40 pm. He said that four firefighters unit were worked