Water levels in six major rivers in Bangladesh’s southern Barishal division have risen above the danger level, triggering flooding in several low-lying coastal towns, according to officials concerned.  The sharp rise in water is attributed to a low-pressure system that has

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, causing rain in Dhaka and other regions since Thursday morning.  Gusty winds of 60–80 km/h may sweep through Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali,

Launch services on all inland routes from Barishal have been suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions.  Md Selim Reza, official at the Barishal River Port on Thursday, said the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) ordered the suspension following the

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Thursday advised the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no. 3.  This comes as a low-pressure area has developed over the northwest Bay and its adjoining region.

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, today said that “global trust is at risk” as the world faces deep uncertainty, rising conflicts, and growing divisions.  He made the remarks during his keynote speech at the 30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia held

Three people were killed and six others injured when a passenger bus collided with a Mahindra vehicle in Ishwarganj upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday (May 28) evening. The accident happened around 6:30pm at Dattapara area of Ward No. 2 under Ishwarganj municipality, on the

The moon of the holy month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh. As a result, the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on June 7 (Friday). The announcement was made on Wednesday (May 28) evening during a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at the Islamic Foundation

A Dhaka court has granted an eight-day remand for top-listed criminal Subrata Bain and a six-day remand for Molla Masud and three others in a case filed under the Arms Act with Hatirjheel Police Station. The order was passed on Wednesday (May 28) by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting this morning. Most areas in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience rain

At least 54 Indian nationals were stranded along with the zero line along the Bangladesh-India border in Lalmonirhat on Wednesday (May 28) after Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents jointly thwarted a reported push-in attempt. The Indian nationals, reportedly Muslims from

An inter-ministerial committee in Bangladesh has so far recommended the withdrawal of nearly 11,500 cases deemed to be politically motivated, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday (May 28). The committee, formed to address allegations

Bangladesh has called for stronger international cooperation to help recover assets siphoned off from developing countries through illicit financial flows, urging a united effort to ensure global economic justice. Ambassador and Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the United

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus reached Tokyo today (May 28) on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting cooperation in trade, investment, and development. Prof Yunus is scheduled to attend the 30th Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia, where he

The Bangladesh government has ordered its ambassador to Myanmar, Md. Monowar Hossain, to return to Dhaka with immediate effect, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. Monowar Hossain, who assumed his post in Naypyidaw in August 2023, was directed to leave his position

Bangladesh's Charge d'Affaires (CDA) in Russia, Faisal Ahmed, has been recalled to Dhaka with immediate effect, following a controversial social media post and allegations of misconduct. According to an official order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Faisal Ahmed has been

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Dhaka and parts of northeastern Bangladesh at 2:24 am today (May 28), causing brief panic but no reported casualties. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake's epicentre was near

Bangladesh’s National Moon Sighting Committee will meet today (28 May) at 6:30 pm at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque to decide the date of Eid-ul-Azha based on the sighting of the Zilhaj moon. The meeting will be chaired by Religious Affairs Advisor Dr AFM Khalid Hossain, the

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka early Wednesday on a four-day official visit to Japan to attend the 30th Nikkei Forum and hold high-level talks, including a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Departing at 2:10am via Cathay Pacific, Prof Yunus is

Members of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) have recovered 11,785 uniforms believed to be linked to the armed group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) from a warehouse in Chattogram. The raid was conducted on Monday night at a storage facility in the Noyahat area under Bayezid Bostami

Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Samya was killed during a scuffle with suspected drug dealers after he showed interest in a stun gun (treasure gun) they were carrying, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).  According to police, one of the suspects stabbed him with a Swiss