A nine-year-old boy named Abdullah was killed in a tragic road accident this morning at Hirakanda in Pogla union under Kalmakanda upazila, Netrokona. Md. Firoz Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Kalmakanda Police Station confirmed the matter.  The accident occurred around 8:30 AM on

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds are likely to occur in parts of Bangladesh over the next 24 hours, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday (May 3). In its latest bulletin issued at 9am, the BMD said isolated rain or

The High Court has released the full text of its verdict upholding the death sentences of 20 former students of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and life imprisonment for five others for the 2019 murder of Abrar Fahad. The 131-page judgment was made public

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka today (May 3) for Qatar on an official visit. During the visit, the Army Chief will pay courtesy calls on senior military and civilian officials of Qatar and exchange views on bilateral cooperation in military affairs. An ISPR

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2025, the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) member states in Bangladesh have reiterated their commitment to upholding media freedom, freedom of expression, and access to information. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the MFC emphasised that a

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, Paul Thoppil, will arrive in Bangladesh on Saturday evening for a four-day official visit beginning Sunday (May 4). Thoppil will be accompanied by a business delegation and is expected to meet members of Bangladesh’s interim

Two young boys drowned in a pond in Chandipur village under Yakubpur Union of Daganbhuiyan upazila in Feni on Friday afternoon. The victims were identified as Md Yasin, 7, son of Saiful Islam, and Nafis, 9, son of Nejam Uddin. Both were residents of the same village and were paternal

Bangladesh has advanced 16 spots in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), ranking 149th out of 180 countries with a score of 33.71.  In 2024, the country was placed 165th, and 163rd the year before. This is the first time since 2018 that

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that foreign media and the Awami League are spreading misinformation to destabilise the country. He made the remarks on Friday (May 2) morning while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled "Bangladesh After

Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) from the Biral border area in Dinajpur, prompting locals to capture two Indian nationals in response. The incident occurred around 11:30am on Friday (May 2) near sub-pillar 10 of main pillar 320 along

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a large amount of smuggled Indian goods and several buffaloes from various border points in Sylhet and Sunamganj. The BGB 48 Battalion confirmed the information in a press release issued on Friday afternoon. According to the release, the

In a sweeping 12-day nationwide crackdown, law enforcement agencies have arrested 15,532 crime suspects, according to a press release from the Police Headquarters.  The latest 24-hour operation saw 1,255 more suspects detained, with authorities seizing four bullets, six

The Ministry of Religious Affairs today urged Bangladeshi citizens residing in Saudi Arabia not to attempt Hajj without a valid permit, citing the need for smooth Hajj management and to uphold strong bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia. Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today said rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at few places while the weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country during the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today (May 2). A low-pressure

Despite being the weekend, Dhaka ranked third among cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 162 at 9:50am — classified as “unhealthy.” According to the AQI, such levels pose serious health risks, especially

BFUJ Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury today criticized media owners for denying journalists fair wages, accusing many outlets of falsely claiming compliance with the wage board to secure advertisements. Speaking at a May Day discussion at the Jatiya Press Club, organized by BFUJ

A school student was killed today (May 1) in a road accident at Bethuri village of Palashbari union under Mohammadpur upazila of the district. The deceased was Abid, 11, a fourth-grade student and son of Obaidur Molla of Khardafulbari village of the upazila. Abdur Rahman,

Pakistan has harshly criticized India’s repeated tendency to accuse it of terrorism-related incidents without presenting any evidence, branding the pattern as politically driven “war hysteria.” Speaking to Banglanews in an exclusive interview, Pakistan’s High

The National Legal Aid Services Organization has recovered Tk 6.63 crore in compensation for labourers, according to a report published on its website today. The report outlines legal aid activities from 2009 to February 2025, highlighting expanded services from district courts to the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus called on workers and employers to join hands in building a “new Bangladesh,” underscoring that such transformation is only possible through collective efforts and meaningful labour reforms. Speaking at an event at the Bangladesh-China