A senior American diplomat is travelling to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh this week to strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate the US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the United States said Thursday. Assistant Secretary of State

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 10) paid rich tributes and offered prayers at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj. She paid homage by placing a floral wreath at Bangabandhu's grave and joined a prayer this

The government is likely to place the national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on June 6.   "The national budget for FY25 will be placed in Jatiya Sangsad on 6 June 2024. Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali will unveil the budget in the

At least three people were killed and 100 others injured in a clash between CNG-run autorickshaw driver and autorickshaw stand manager group over picking up passengers at the stand at Agua village in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj.  The deceased were identified as Zilu Mia, 50,

Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali said the country is losing a lot of foreign currency as its economy is experiencing money laundering due to online gambling and hundi.  On behalf of the foreign minister, Waseqa Ayesha Khan, state minister for finance, was responding to a

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) today (May 9) published the preliminary test results of 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations. According to published results, a total of 10, 638 candidates passed the test. The examinations were held at different centres in

The High Court (HC) today (May 9) granted six weeks anticipatory bail to two associates of Prashant Kumar Halder, also known as PK Halder, in 15 cases of illegal acquisition of wealth. The High Court bench comprising Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Kazi Ibadat Hossain

Chief of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Mohammad Harun said Child and Old Age Care chairman Milton Samaddar became reckless because of his contacts with many VIPs as he thought none could do anything to him. Besides, Milton admitted most of the charges brought

Election Commissioner (EC) Md Alamgir today (May 9) said the voter turnout in the first phase of the sixth upazila parishad polls was 36.1%. He said while talking to reporters at the EC building in the capital.  Alamgir said Kushtia Sadar upazila witnessed the lowest turnout as

A pilot succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force (YAK130) crashed into the Karnaphuli River at Chattogram’s Patenga on Thursday (May 9). Pilot Squadron Leader Asim Jawad died at Banouja Isa Khan Hospital in Patenga around 12:30

A training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force (YAK130) crashed into the Karnaphuli River at Chattogram’s Patenga on Thursday (May 9). The two pilots of the aircraft, however, ejected with the parachute. But one of them is in critical condition. Chattogram Shah Amanat

The first hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims left Dhaka for Jeddah early Thursday (May 9). The flight of Saudi Airlines left the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 4:05am. Later, the second flight of Bangladesh Biman named BG-3301 left the Dhaka airport at 7:20 with

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina. Vinay Kwatra arrived at the Ganabhaban on Thursday (May 9) morning to meet the Prime Minister. The Indian Foreign Secretary arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday evening on a two-day

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (May 9) arrested 26 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

A compartment of a Burimari Express train derailed early Thursday (May 9), causing a halt to the rail link between Dhaka and the northern regions of Bangladesh. The derailment occurred two kilometers from Muladuli station area around 3:00am. Shah Sufi Noor Mohammad, the Pakshi

A Dhaka court is set to deliver the verdict in actor Sohel Chowdhury murder case today (May 9). Judge Arunav Chakravarty of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 of Dhaka on April 29 fixed the date after closing arguments. During the trial, 10 prosecution witnesses testified before the court.

The fifteenth death anniversary of eminent nuclear scientist with international repute and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's husband Dr MA Wazed Miah (Sudha Miah) today (May 9). The nuclear scientist, who has a colorful working life experience, was born on February 16, 1942 in a

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived Dhaka today (May 8) on a two-day official visit to “finalize schedule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming India visit”.  On his arrival here by a special flight, Kwatra was received by Director General

The Supreme Court (SC) today (May 8) stayed the High Court (HC) order that had halted for 21 days the process for holding by-election to Jhenaidah-1 constituency, which was scheduled to be held on June 5.   Justice M Enayetur Rahim of Appellate Division Chamber Judge Court passed

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday (May 8) said the first phase of the Upazila Parishad elections were held in a free, fair and peaceful manner with around 30 to 40 percent of voter turnout. He said except some unwanted incidents, the election was held in