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CA press wing warns media against misleading news

Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder today warned that the interim government will take legal steps against any media outlet spreading false or misleading news. Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, Azad said that while the

UK envoy meets CA Yunus 

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom. Cooke congratulated Yunus on receiving the prestigious King Charles Harmony Award, which he

No security threat around Eid-ul-Azha: Home Adviser

Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said there is no security threat centering Eid-ul-Azha and all necessary steps have been taken to ensure a safe and smooth journey for home-goers. Speaking after visiting Shahjahanpur Cattle Market, Kamlapur Railway Station,

Avoid boarding microbuses from roadsides: PHQ

Bangladesh Police has urged people not to board microbuses or similar vehicles from the middle of roads, following reports of rising incidents of robbery and abduction by fraudsters. In a statement today, the Police Headquarters said criminals are luring passengers, taking them to

Rains, thundershowers likely across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 24 hours from this morning. Rain is likely in many areas of Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, and in some

River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 1

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has asked inland river ports to hoist cautionary signal number one, warning of rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds in several regions. The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 6:00 pm today, said

Rakhine corridor depends on Dhaka, Naypyitaw: UN

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has said the proposed humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine State will only be possible if both the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar agree. “The UN will assist only if both sides agree. The decision

Adviser dismisses freedom fighter status revocation reports as baseless

Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Faruq-e-Azam has said reports claiming that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the four national leaders have lost their official recognition as freedom fighters are not correct. He made the clarification while speaking to reporters

5 killed in Faridpur bus-Mahindra collision

At least five people were killed and three others injured after a passenger bus and a three-wheeler 'Mahindra' collided head-on in Faridpur's Bhanga upazila on Wednesday (June 4) morning. The incident happened around 7:00 am in the Chamurdi Bablatola bus stand area

34 killed in road accidents in Sylhet division

At least 34 people were killed and 82 others injured in 33 road accidents across Sylhet division in May, according to a report published by the Sylhet divisional committee of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA) on Tuesday (June 3). Among the deceased were 11 pedestrians, 10 motorcyclists and

Foreign Adviser blames Bangladeshis on visa issues 

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that Bangladeshis themselves are often responsible for visa restrictions imposed by various countries. He was speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (June 3). The adviser made the remarks when asked

Foreign Adviser voices concern over setback between Bangladesh, India

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain has expressed serious concern over several ongoing issues between Bangladesh and India, including recent push-ins from India, border killings, diplomatic delays, and new visa restrictions affecting Bangladeshi citizens. Touhid Hossain was speaking

CPD criticizes govt proposal to legalize black money

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has strongly opposed the government’s plan to legalize undisclosed income, saying it goes against the spirit of the July uprising. CPD shared this view while reviewing the proposed national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which Finance

5 arrested over highway robbery in Tangail

Tangail Detective Branch (DB) police have arrested five individuals including the mastermind behind the highway robbery of a Jordan expatriate’s microbus in Mirzapur. The detainees are Md. Abdul Hakim, son of Yusuf Jamadar from Barishal, Sohag, son of Md. Amir Hossain, Roman, son

Govt takes tough measures for safe Eid travel

The government has taken strict measures to ensure a safe and smooth journey for holidaymakers ahead of Eid, including mandatory photo documentation of all long-distance bus passengers to prevent robbery. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury shared the

Contents of July Charter must be finalized now: Ali Riaz

The much-awaited dialogue under the National Consensus Commission began on Tuesday, marking what could be the beginning of a new chapter in political reform. The commission’s Co-Chair Professor Dr Ali Riaz in his opening speech, thanked political parties for their active

Police officer dies in road crash at Khilgaon

A member of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), died in a road accident on the slope of the Khilgaon flyover in the capital on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Sub-Inspector Kamrul Islam. The incident occurred around 9:30pm in front of Khalil’s meat shop when a bus of

Father, 2 sons killed in Tangail road crash on way home for Eid

A man and his two sons were killed in a road accident in Basail upazila of Tangail district today June 3) while travelling home for Eid-ul-Azha celebrations. The collision occurred around 9:00 am on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway in the Karati bypass area. The victims were

BSF returns body of Bangladeshi youth after 38 hours

Indian border authorities have returned the body of a Bangladeshi youth, who was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh frontier in Moulvibazar, after a delay of nearly 38 hours. The victim, identified as Pradeep Baidya, a daily wage labourer from

Five Eid-ul-Azha congregations at Baitul Mukarram 

The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across the country on Saturday (June 7). Marking the occasion, five Eid congregations will be held in phases at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, according to the Islamic Foundation. The first congregation will begin at 7:00 am, to be led by