Bangladesh will hold an international conference on the Rohingya crisis in Dhaka next year, between September and October, to discuss the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees.  Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam made the

The High Court today (December 10) summarily dismissed a writ petition seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against more than 50 lower court judges in Bangladesh.  Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Ray Chowdhury rejected the petition filed by advocate

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (December 10) placed one Mamun to one day remand in a case lodged over the murder of his mother Banu in the capital's Jatrabari area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed the order. Earlier today, police produced Mamun, 30, before the court

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, formerly the senior secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been named the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Following the acceptance of his resignation, the government nullified his contract-based

The country joins the rest of the world today in observing International Human Rights Day with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," in a fitting and meaningful manner. Various organizations and human rights advocates have planned extensive programs to mark the

The committee formed to review the cases of government officers denied promotions during the previous regime has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Led by Zakir Ahmed Khan, the committee presented the report, along with its recommendations, to the chief

Mohammad Abdul Momen, Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has resigned from his post.   Momen submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Public Administration on 8 December.  The ministry forwarded it to Chief

A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar says that it is now in full control of the country’s border with Bangladesh, after overcoming the final Myanmar military base in the town of Maungdaw. The Arakan Army (AA), which is fighting to create an autonomous state for the

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has directed banks to provide detailed information on the accounts of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana. In its official correspondence, the anti-money laundering agency also requested account

The Supreme Court's Appellate Division today (Dec 9) stayed the High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ as the national slogan. A bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed passed the order after a hearing of the state’s appeal. Additional Attorney

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted predominantly dry weather across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (Dec 10). "Weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies in some areas," the forecast added. A

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed New Delhi's intent to enhance engagement with Bangladesh's interim government and work collaboratively to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. “There’s no doubt about increasing engagement. We see

Two passengers of a private car were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision with a drum truck in Naogaon’s Manda upazila on Monday (Dec 9) afternoon. The accident occurred around 3:30 pm on the Naogaon-Rajshahi regional highway at Sahapukur, confirmed Manda Police

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed India’s interest in working closely with Bangladesh’s interim government.  He expressed optimism about the bilateral relationship moving in a positive and constructive direction. Misri made these remarks on Monday

Chief Advisor (CA) Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged European Union (EU) countries to move their visa centers from Delhi to Dhaka or a neighboring country.  He made the plea during a meeting with EU diplomats on Monday (December 9) at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The meeting, which

The price of soybean oil rose by Tk 8 per liter in the local market on Monday (December 9). The announcement about the price hike was made during a press briefing on the edible oil situation, held in the conference room of the Ministry of Commerce. With this adjustment, bottled

The Supreme Court's Appellate Division will hear a state petition tomorrow seeking a stay on the High Court's order that declared "Joy Bangla" as Bangladesh's national slogan. A three-member bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam fixed the date after the case

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjad Ali said 80,000 to 90,000 members of the police were recruited politically over the past 15 years.  He made the remark during a press briefing at the DMP Media Center on Mintoo Road on Monday (Dec 9). Replying to a

The Election Commission (EC) has urged individuals who will turn 18 by January 1, 2025, or are already 18 to become voters.  Eligible individuals are asked to contact their respective Upazila Election Officer’s office to complete the registration process. Director of

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted predominantly dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours starting this morning. "Weather is expected to remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy skies," stated the forecast issued at 9 am today.