Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2025

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Man killed as bus hits motorcycle in Bagerhat

A man was killed after a bus hit his motorcycle in front of the regional passport office on the Khulna–Bagerhat highway this morning. The deceased was identified as Md Shamim Talukder, 30, son of Moti Talukder of Kadamtala village in Sharankhola upazila. According to police

Feb polls to be a milestone in nation’s democratic history: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has expressed optimism that the upcoming national election, scheduled for February next year, will mark a milestone in Bangladesh’s democratic history. “There is no pressure on the government regarding the February polls.

Bay low pressure intensifies; Bangladesh to face rainy spell

A low-pressure area that developed over the Bay of Bengal early Friday morning is likely to intensify into a cyclone and make landfall in India’s Odisha and Tamil Nadu states, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Duty officer Kazi Zebunnesa of the BMD told

Bangladesh rejects Israeli sovereignty claim over West Bank

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the recent approval by the Israeli Knesset of draft laws seeking to impose so-called “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said,

Dhaka ranks 6th in global air pollution Friday morning

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 158 at 8:25am on Friday, ranking sixth among cities with the worst air pollution. The city’s air was classified as "unhealthy," posing serious health risks to residents, according to

Former Fareast Life Insurance Chairman Nazrul placed on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed former Fareast Life Insurance chairman Md Nazrul Islam under five-day remand for interrogation in a corruption case involving Tk 207 crore, hours after his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Senior Metropolitan Special Judge Sabbir Foyez granted

German envoy hails EC’s poll prep, stresses credible vote

Germany’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz, has praised the Election Commission’s preparations for the next national polls, calling its work “commendable.” He spoke after a courtesy meeting with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at the

Bangladesh restores ‘No’ vote, ends unopposed wins in draft RPO

Advisory Council has given policy and final approval to the draft Representation of the People Order (Amendment), 2025, restoring a “No” vote option and ending the scope for candidates to be elected unopposed. The decision was taken at a meeting at the Chief Adviser’s

Journo Nadim murder probe shifted to PBI 

A Jamalpur court has assigned the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to take over the probe into the killing of journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim, granting the complainant’s “no-confidence” (naraji) petitions against earlier investigation reports. Judge Rozina Ahmed of

Court orders freeze of 38 bank accounts of former Islami Bank chairman

A Dhaka court today ordered the freezing of 38 bank accounts belonging to Md Obayed Ullah Al Masud, former chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order following a plea from the Anti-Corruption

Court places three associates of Saifuzzaman on 10-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed three associates of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury on a 10-day remand each in two corruption cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The accused — Md Abdul Aziz, Mohammad Jahangir Alam, and Utpal Paul — all assistant

ICT to fix verdict day on Nov 13 in case against Hasina and Kamal

International Crimes Tribunal-1 has set 13 November for fixing the verdict date in the case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year’s July uprising. The

Met office forecasts light rain over Chattogram

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at one or two places over the Chattogram division in the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin issued this morning, the weather is expected to

Taskforce gets six more months in Sagar–Runi murder probe 

The High Court on Thursday (October 23) granted the special task force another six months to complete the investigation into the killings of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.  The order was passed by a bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Fatema Anwar

Enayet Karim placed on fresh 5-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed Bangladeshi-origin US citizen Enayet Karim Chowdhury on a fresh five-day remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Ramna Police Station. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Awlad Hossain Mohammed Zunayed passed the order after police produced Enayet

EC to open expatriate voting app on Nov 16

Election Commission (EC) will open its new “Postal Vote BD” mobile application to the public on 16 November, enabling Bangladeshi expatriates to register online to vote by postal ballot in the next parliamentary elections. Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md

Three jailed over rape of July martyr’s daughter

A Patuakhali court has sentenced three defendants to prison terms over the gang-rape of the daughter of a “July martyr” from Dumki upazila, imposing 13-year terms on two of the youths and 10 years on a third.  Judge Nilufar Shirin of the Patuakhali Women and Children

No unlawful orders; officials must act neutrally: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has told field administrators that the Election Commission will issue no “unlawful orders” during the upcoming polls, urging officials to act neutrally, professionally and strictly within the law.  Speaking on Wednesday

Law adviser praises army’s cooperation with tribunal

Adviser for law, justice and parliamentary affairs, Professor Asif Nazrul, has praised the army for its cooperation with proceedings at the International Crimes Tribunal, saying the appearance of serving personnel before the court was “highly commendable.”  Responding

Army officers ‘surrender, not arrested’, says lawyer 

Appearing on behalf of several army officers before the International Crimes Tribunal, defence lawyer Barrister M. Sarwar Hossain said his clients were not arrested; they came of their own accord to surrender.  Senior and experienced military officers, he said, presented