Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed several cases against former Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, security adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with his wife and two daughters, over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond known sources of income. ACC Director

Bangladesh Army has issued a statement on the recent violence in Gopalganj, calling for public patience and cooperation in restoring order following the July 16 political rally by a political party that spiraled into widespread unrest. According to the statement released on Thursday

Obayed Ullah Al Masud has stepped down as Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recommendations from Bangladesh Bank in light of various allegations raised against him. According to both Islami Bank and the central bank sources Masud submitted his resignation to the

Bangladesh’s interim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the recent outbreak of violence and deaths involving supporters of the Awami League and the banned Chhatra League during the National Citizen Party's (NCP) July march event in Gopalganj. The

Leaders and activists of the Awami League and banned Chhatra League allegedly attacked Gopalganj District Jail on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened around 4:00pm, when several hundred individuals reportedly began hurling bricks and stones at the jail compound without

At least four people were killed during violent clashes between law enforcers and alleged Awami League and banned Chattra League men over the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16). The deceased were identified as Imon Talukder, 18, from

Leaders and activists of National Citizen Party’s (NCP) came under severe attack in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16), following previously announce "March to Gopalganj" programme. The attack was launched by the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami

The interim government has strongly condemned the attack on leaders and supporters of the National Citizen Party (NCP) during their rally in Gopalganj, calling it a shameful violation of young citizens’ fundamental rights. An official statement was issued in this regard Wednesday

Local authorities imposed Section 144 on Wednesday afternoon (July 16) after supporters of the Awami League (AL) and its banned student wing Chhatra League reportedly attacked a convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP), following the party’s rally in the district. Gopalganj

Scrap trader Sohag, was killed on last Wednesday, over a business conflict involving the trade of stolen rural power cables, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) of DMP S N Md Nazrul Islam came up with the development while

Supporters of the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami League and its affiliated organisations, reportedly attacked the convoy of the Gopalganj Sadar Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) on Wednesday (July 16), escalating tensions in the district. The incident occurred

India has called on Bangladesh to reconsider its reported demolition of the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, offering support to preserve the site as a museum celebrating the shared cultural heritage of the two nations. The appeal follows local media

Bangladesh is observing ‘July Martyrs’ Day’ for the first time today (July 16) to commemorate the July Uprising and the death of Abu Sayeed, a student protester shot dead by police during last year’s anti-quota movement. The country is also observing a day

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of the Holy See), met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the State Guest House Jamuna. During the meeting, Archbishop Randall extended an invitation to Professor Yunus for an inter-religious dialogue

A lawyer died after collapsing in the Chandpur District Judge Court during a case hearing on Tuesday (July 15) morning, according to court officials and colleagues. The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan Khan (also known as Mohin), who had been a member of the Chandpur District

The government has suspended eight officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for publicly tearing up their transfer letters amid a nearly two-month-long protest against proposed tax reforms. In separate notifications issued on Tuesday, the Internal Resources Division (IRD) under

The government has clarified that it has no intention of conferring the title of "National Reformer" on the Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, nor does he seek such recognition. The clarification came on Tuesday from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, following

Police recovered the body of an unidentified young man from in front of the Shahbagh police box in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon. Officers from Shahbagh Police Station brought the body to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 2pm in a three-wheeler van, said Sub-Inspector Md Mithu of

Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, expressed strong support for Bangladesh's inclusive growth and appreciated Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus for the Interim Government's reform agenda in the economic sector. Zutt, accompanied by

Sayeed Hossain Chowdhury, Chairman of HRC Group and a prominent figure in Bangladesh’s tea industry, passed away on Tuesday morning. He breathed his last at 11:10 am while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. He was the son of Hedayet Hossain Chowdhury, the founding