The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday (January 15) ordered the trial court to dispose of the murder case in connection with the collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar that left over 1,000 garment workers dead in 2013 within six months. A four-member bench of SC, led by Chief Justice Obaidul

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) arrested ten Bangladeshis for allegedly illegally entering India’s Tripura state.  The arrestees are - Md. Shamsuddin, Abdus Salam, Md. Sumon, Md. Belal, Abdul Jalil, Al Amin, Md. Sohel, Md. Hasan, Md. Ismail and Md. Rabiul, hails from

Fuel and edible oil, imported in foreign currency, are being smuggled into Myanmar through marine route from Cox's Bazar, according to investigation of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The estimated average inflation rate in Naypyidaw for the 2023-2024 fiscal year surged to 21.2%,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the mild cold wave that is sweeping over Madaripur, Gopalganj, Dinajpur, Barishal and Bhola, may abate from some places for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today (Jan 15). According to the Met office latest bulletin, weather

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (January 15) arrested 27 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Jan 15) paid homage to the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. She paid tribute by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning. later, she stood in solemn silence for some time to show

Bangladesh has denounced the press statement of the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) saying that the organization has unfortunately overstepped its mandate.  In response to the recent press statement issued by OHCHR on Bangladesh, the Ministry of

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (January 14) said required measures will be taken against the arsonists and their masters so that none can burn the people to death and such heinous acts. The premier made the remarks while speaking at a post-election greeting and view exchange

Bangladesh has received $91 crore 59 lakh 10 thousand as remittance in the first 12 days of the January.  The value is about Tk 10.30 crore (if per US dollar is Tk109.50).  Bangladesh Bank disclosed this information in its news report that published on Sunday (January 14).

As many as 7,902 people died and 10,372 others injured in 6,261 road accidents across the country in 2023, according to a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS). In the same period, 2,031 motorcycle accidents killed 2,152 people and injured 1,339 people, which is 32.43 percent

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 14) said that mild cold wave is sweeping over north, north-west, northernmost and western part of the country. According to the BMD bulletin, mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Panchagarh and

Newly elected Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali on Sunday (January 14) said it will take time to address Bangladesh's economy which is facing difficulties. He made the remark while interacting with journalists at his office in the capital. The minister said, “In order

A total of 12 insolvent devotees who have returned home after performing Umrah have extended their heartfelt thanks to Bashundhara Group for providing them with an opportunity to visit the holy land of Saudi Arabia. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee General Secretary

A polling agent of a defeated independent candidate in Noakhali-2 constituency has been hacked to death on Saturday (January 13) night at Mirzanagar village of Nateshwar union in Sonaimuri upazila. The deceased was Shaheduzzaman alias Polash, 35, son of Md Jamal Uddin of Mirzapur

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (January 14) arrested 46 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

A five-member committee has been formed to probe the fire incident that occurred on Saturday (January 13) morning at Mollabari slum adjacent to FDC gate in the city's Karwan Bazar area. Fire Service and Civil Defence Director (operations and maintenance) Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad

A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight, 6E 5319, originally from Mumbai, was diverted to Dhaka due to adverse weather conditions at Guwahati airport on January 13. The pilot initially aimed for Kolkata but, faced with unfavourable weather, redirected the flight to Bhubaneswar, where the runway

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (January 13) asked the newly appointed ministers to take required measures for keeping essentials prices under control during upcoming Holy Ramadan. "Holy Ramadan is nearing, so take necessary steps as the prices of essentials could not go up

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 13) said  that mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may continue. According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over

A huge assignment of gold ornament weighing over 4.5 kilograms was seized at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on Saturday (Jan 13) morning. These gold ornaments were found under a passenger seat of a flight Biman Bangladesh Airlines coming from Sharjah. Acting on a