Thursday, 17 Jul, 2025

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The Perilous Path of Journalism in Bangladesh

<p><strong>Over the years, Bangladesh has evolved into a hazardous terrain for journalism. Choosing this profession in the country is not just risky, but also fraught with danger.</strong></p> <p>According to the United Nations, &ldquo;Journalism is one of the most dangerous professions in the world.&rdquo;

BPSA urges media to be cautious when publishing news

<p><strong>Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has requested to exercise more caution and strictly follow journalistic ethics while publishing any report regarding the police force.</strong></p> <p>BPSA on Friday (June 21) issued a notification in this regard.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to

Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deferred for 109th time

<p><strong>A Dhaka court today (June 30) deferred till August 4 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012.</strong></p> <p>This is the 109th extension of the submission deadline.</p> <p>Dhaka

Rise of social media shrinking traditional media

<p><strong>Youths growing up in the era of emerging technology and social media struggle to grasp the importance of mainstream media, as <a href="https://www.jagonews24.com/en/national/news/71949"><span style="color:#c0392b">genuine journalism</span></a> in Bangladesh has significantly

DRU greets Banglanews on 14th anniversary 

<p><strong>Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) today (July 1) extended warm wishes on the 14th anniversary of Banglanews24.com, the country&#39;s leading online news portal.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>DRU president Syed Sukur Ali Shuvo and general secretary Mohiuddin Ahmed wished through a statement on behalf of the

A journey with pride: Banglanews24.com steps into 15th year

<p><strong>As banglanews24.com (Banglanews) marks its 14th anniversary, it exemplifies the impact of objective journalism on both local and international audiences.</strong></p> <p>Since its inception on July 1, 2010, Banglanews, a venture of Bashundhara Group, provides accurate and timely news in both Bangla and

Delays in Sagar-Runi murder investigation a mockery of judiciary: HC

<p><strong>The High Court on Tuesday observed in the full text of a ruling that the continued delays in completing the investigation report for the journalist couple Sagar-Runi&rsquo;s murder case and start of trial are acts of repeated mockery of the country&rsquo;s judicial system.</strong></p> <p>Justice

Lt Col Munim Ferdous made RAB media wing director

<p><strong>Rapid Action Battalion has got Lt Col Munim Ferdous, commanding officer (CO) of RAB-5, as the new director and spokesperson of the legal and media wing.</strong></p> <p>Lt Col Munim will replace current spokesperson Commander Arafat Islam, according to a RAB circular on Tuesday (July 8).</p>

Two withdraw names from freedom fighter list

<p><strong>Two people have applied for withdrawal of their names from the freedom fighters list in response to an appeal by the advisor to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The ministry confirmed receiving written applications from one person in Munshiganj and another in Rajbari,

Delay in election will push country backward: Mirza Fakhrul

<p><strong>The longer the <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/politics/news/bd/179877.details"><span style="color:#c0392b">national election</span></a> is delayed, the more the country will fall behind,&quot; said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at an event

Dengue outbreak: 3 die, 492 hospitalised in 24-hours

<p><strong>Three more people have died and 492 new dengue cases were recorded across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).</strong></p> <p>DGHS shared the latest update through a press release issued on Monday (July 7), warning of continued public health

Food prices ease: Inflation hits 8.48% in Bangladesh

<p><strong>Bangladesh&rsquo;s overall inflation dropped to 8.48 percent in June 2025, marking the lowest rate in nearly three years, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday (July 7).</strong></p> <p>The inflation rate was 9.05 percent in May. The last time

JaPa expels Anisul, Hawlader, Chunnu for breaching discipline

<p><strong>Jatiya Party has removed three of its senior leaders &mdash; Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud, ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader, and Md Mujibul Haque Chunnu &mdash; from all party positions, including their primary membership, citing violations of party discipline.</strong></p> <p>The decision was confirmed

US yet to finalize 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports: Finance adviser

<p><strong>The government has said 35 percent tariff proposed by the United States (US) on Bangladeshi good is not yet final.</strong></p> <p>Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance adviser made the remark on Tuesday (July 8) at the Secretariat in Dhaka.&nbsp;</p> <p>He told reporters that the final

Jubo Dal leader dismissed for violating discipline in Narsingdi

<p><strong>A local Jubo Dal leader was expelled over alleged involvement in an attack, vandalism, and looting at an under-construction cement factory in Narsingdi.</strong></p> <p>The leader was identified as Monir Uzzaman Monir, president of the Jubo Dal&rsquo;s Danga Union unit in Palash upazila.</p>

BSF returns eight Bangladeshis

<p><strong>Indian Border Security Force (BSF) had returned eight Bangladeshis detained in India for illegal entry and stay were handed over to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).</strong></p> <p>They were returned through a flag meeting at the Mohanpur border in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj on Tuesday

16 police officials transferred in major reshuffle

<p><strong>The government has decided to transfer some police officials to that end sixteen senior officers have been relocated in a fresh reshuffle.</strong></p> <p>The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (9 July).&nbsp;</p> <p>The order was signed by Md

2 found dead among five missing tourists in Ctg’s Mirsarai

<p><strong>Two young tourists have died and three others have been injured after going missing while exploring a hilly trail in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram.</strong></p> <p>The deceased were identified as Galib, 22, from Satkania, and Hridoy, 22, from Dhaka. Both were students of the Mechanical Department at

BNP supports reforms: Rizvi

<p><strong>BNP was never against reform, instead has always spoke in favour, said party&rsquo;s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.</strong></p> <p>He said BNP has always spoken in favour of necessary changes in the political and economic system.</p> <p>Rizvi made the remarks on

People will reject PR system of election, says Ctg BNP leader

<p><strong>Chattogram North District BNP Joint Convener Sarwar Alamgir has said that the people of Bangladesh will not accept the proportional representation (PR) system of election, as it does not reflect their democratic expectations.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks on Thursday while distributing leaflets on

4 arrested over brutal killing of trader in Dhaka’s old town 

<p><strong>As the 13th national election nears, a scrap trader was brutally killed in Old Dhaka earlier this week.</strong></p> <p>Following the heinous incident, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag,

Russian house in Dhaka celebrates day of family, love and fidelity

<p><strong>The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. As part of the celebration, three families were awarded honorary &quot;Happy Family&quot; certificates in recognition of their strong family bonds and traditional values.</strong></p>