The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has received six investigation reports from its Inquiry and Investigation Committee on past irregularities, manipulations, and corruption in the capital market.  Necessary enforcement actions are ongoing based on these

US Chargé d'affaires to Bangladesh Tracey Jacobson on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. They discussed issues of mutual interest and the fallout of the US decision to freeze the work of USAID across the globe.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will deliver its verdicts in several cases, including one against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, by October, said Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. Speaking to journalists at the ministry on

Police have recovered the hanging bodies of five people, including two women and three men, in Ashulia, Savar, within 24 hours.  The bodies were found between Monday (February 10) afternoon and Tuesday (February 11) noon in different locations, including Dendabor Kathalbagan,

BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey has said that there is no conflict between SAARC and BIMSTEC, as a country can work in multiple regional forums simultaneously. He made the remark on Tuesday (Feb 11) during an exchange of views with members of the Diplomatic Correspondents

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today (Feb 11) ordered authorities concerned to produce former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam and five others before it on February 17.   The two-member tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder passed the

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, beginning this morning, with light rain expected in a few regions.  According to the forecast, the weather will remain mainly dry with a partly cloudy sky, though light

The Election Commission (EC) is prioritizing preparations for the national elections, targeting December, said Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah on Tuesday (Feb 11). He said: "Discussions were held on the timeline required for the elections. Conducting local and

The Supreme Court appellate division today (Feb 11) adjourned for two weeks its hearing on review petitions that challenge the 2011 cancellation of the caretaker government system. The three-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam issued the order this morning. Following the

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked seventh on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 187 at 11 am on Tuesday, classifying the air as 'unhealthy. The AQI index indicated health risks for residents. On Monday, Dhaka's air

Bangladesh has been ranked 14th on the list of the world's most corrupt countries, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The announcement was made during a press conference held at the TIB office in Midas Center in Dhanmondi of Dhaka, around 11 am on Tuesday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has strongly condemned the mob attack on a bookstall at the Ekushey Book Fair, calling it an act of contempt for the rights of Bangladeshi citizens and the laws of the country.  "The attack shows contempt for both the rights of

A court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant through Interpol against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. The order was issued on Monday (February 10), by Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib of the Dhaka Metropolitan Court, following a petition from the

Bangladesh Bank has announced that it would keep its policy rate for the second half of the 2024-25 fiscal year unchanged at 10% till June 30 to reduce inflation. Governor Ahsan H. Mansur made the announcement at a press conference on Monday (Feb 10) at the central bank.  He

A total of 1,521 people were arrested in ongoing nationwide drives, including Operation Devil Hunt, from last night until this evening (Feb 10). Out of the total, 343 persons were detained under Operation Devil Hunt during this time. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police

Five officials, including three engineers of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), have been dismissed from their jobs in Pirojpur over corruption allegations. The dismissal order of District Accounts Officer AKM Mozammel Haque Khan, former engineers of Sadar, Nazirpur,

Police charged batons and used water cannons and sound grenades to disperse protesters who had blocked Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka.  The demonstrators were demanding the recruitment of 6,531 assistant teachers for government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions

The interim government has begun providing financial assistance to the families of those killed and injured in the July uprising. Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus officially launched the program on Monday at 10:30 AM at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon by handing

Election Commission Secretary Akhter Ahmed said according to a primary investigation, five organizations receiving National Identity Card (NID) services leaked information to third party. He disclosed this information after a meeting with NID verification service users at the EC office

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has recovered some bones from the demolished residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital. The CID team, consisting of five to six members, visited Dhanmondi 32 at 9 a.m. and collected several