Thursday, 31 Jul, 2025

National

Protesters throw shoe at Sheikh Hasina's graffiti

Students held a protest at the Raju Sculpture area of Dhaka University on Monday (Dec 30), by throwing shoes at a graffiti of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a Metro Rail pillar. The students expressed their anger by chanting slogans such as “Throw shoes in rhythm, on

Narayanganj, Kushtia get new DCs 

The government has appointed new District Commissioners (DCs) for Narayanganj and Kushtia. Md. Toufikur Rahman, the current DC of Kushtia, has been transferred to Narayanganj, while Shamim Ara Rini, the Secretary of Gazipur City Corporation, has been appointed as the new DC of Kushtia.

Chinese Envoy discusses bilateral relations with Chief Justice

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Monday (Dec 30), at the Chief Justice's office. The Ambassador, accompanied by a three-member delegation, exchanged greetings and discussed the long-standing bilateral ties between

Michael Chakma files written complaint against Hasina, 8 others

Michael Chakma, leader of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), has filed a written complaint against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and eight others at the International Crimes Tribunal on charges of enforced disappearance. The complaint was submitted on Monday (Dec 30)

EC to begin voter list update from January 20

The Election Commission (EC) is set to start a door-to-door voter list update campaign from January 20, confirmed officials on Monday (Dec 30).  Senior EC officials said that this year's campaign would include collecting data for individuals turning 18 by January 1, 2026, a

'Bird hit' incidents raise safety concerns for Dhaka airport flights

Multiple incidents of bird strikes near Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have sparked safety concerns for aircraft operations. The presence of water bodies, discarded food, and green grass around the airport attracts large flocks of birds, especially during the winter

Secretariat Fire: Deputy Police commissioner transferred

Deputy Police Commissioner (DC) M Tanvir Ahmed, who was responsible for the security of the Secretariat, has been transferred. An order in this regard was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjad Ali on Sunday (December 29).  According to order

3 drown in Brahmaputra River in Jamalpur

Three teenage cousins drowned in the Brahmaputra River in Jamalpur on Sunday (December 29) afternoon.  The incident occurred around 3 pm in the Chanakanda area of the district town. The victims were identified as Afif, 15, a ninth-grader at Jamalpur Zilla School, Rahi, 16, a

India decided not to repatriate Sheikh Hasina: Mahfuz Alam

Interim government adviser Mahfuz Alam said that India has reportedly made a political decision not to repatriate ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.  He shared this information during a dialogue titled “Building a New Bangladesh: Reforms and Foreign Policy,”

ACC files case against 29 for embezzlement of tk 5000cr

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 29 individuals, including Mohammad Mohsin, the owner of Sad Musa Group and former director of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank Limited, for embezzling Tk 5000 crore through irregularities, corruption, and fraud.

Govt denies link to July revolution declaration

The interim government has no connection to the "July Revolution Declaration" announced by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, according to Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser.  He clarified the matter at a press briefing at the Jamuna State

Legal notice seeks ban on non-essential Indian imports

A legal notice has been sent to the government, requesting a ban on all non-essential imports from India.  Supreme Court lawyer Md. Mahmudul Hasan issued the notice on Sunday (Decr 29). The notice highlights the principle of "comparative advantage," which many

ACC launches probe into third terminal’s alleged irregularities

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation against AKM Maksudul Islam, the project director of the Third Terminal Project at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and others over allegations of embezzlement and irregularities.  ACC Director General Md.

RAB arrests fugitive in Mizanur murder case

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-12), has arrested a fugitive in Mizanur Rahman murder case in Bogura.  The arrestee was identified as Abdus Samad, 55. He is the son of the late Altab Ali Mondol from Dhepuya in Sherpur. Acting Company Commander of RAB-12 Bogura, Shamsul

Secretariat fire: Nahid Islam expects probe report by Monday

Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Md. Nahid Islam, said that the preliminary investigation report on the Secretariat fire is expected by Monday (Dec 30).  He shared this update with reporters on Sunday (Decr 29), at around 1:45 PM in front of the

Journalists can enter secretariat with temporary pass

Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday (Dec 29) said journalists from tomorrow can enter secretariat with temporary pass. He mas the remark while talking to reporters the secretariat at 2 p.m. Earlier, on Friday, a press release signed by Md.

6 dead in head-on bus-auto collision in Sherpur

Six people were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG auto-rickshaw on the Sherpur-Dhaka highway in Vatshala Union around 11:30 am on Sunday (Dec 29). Sherpur Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge Zubaidul Alam confirmed the matter. Police said that five victims

Bus owner arrested over Dhaka-Mawa Expressway accident

Police have arrested Dablu Bepari, the owner of the bus involved in the fatal crash at Dhaleshwari Toll Plaza on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway.  The Highway Police arrested him on Saturday night in Shibchar, Madaripur. Highway Police Additional DIG Dr AKM Akhtaruzzaman Bosunia

Met office forecasts dry weather across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather will remain mainly dry across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from this morning. According to the BMD's forecast, the sky will be temporarily partly cloudy, with the possibility of light to

Students to unveil July uprising proclamation on Dec 31

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens' Committee will present the "Proclamation of the July Uprising" at 3pm on December 31 at Shaheed Minar, calling for a state free from discrimination. The announcement was made through posts on the verified