A Habiganj court on Thursday (October 26) sentenced five people, to death for killing a pregnant woman over dowry at Chunarughat upazila in the district in 2016. The death row convicts are Rasel Mia, 25, a resident of Sadekpur village under Chunarughat upazila, his mother Tahera Begum,

Cyclonic 'Hamoon' that hit the coastline on Tuesday midnight have destroyed 42,959 houses in Cox’s Baza, according to the District administration. At least 4,765,49 lakh people have been affected in 71 unions and 2 municipalities of the district due to Hamoon. Apart

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

The National Identity Card (NID) services will remain down from Thursday 5 pm to next 64 hour due to maintenance purposes. Election Commission's System Analyst Mamunur Hossain confirmed the matter on Wednesday (October 25). He said the service will remain closed until October 28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has appealed to the European Union (EU) to give Bangladesh the GSP+ facilities to continue its developments following the LDC graduation in 2026. She made the call through a statement at the signing ceremony of a number of agreements at the EU Headquarters

Election commission (EC) on Wednesday (October 25) said those born after January 1, 2005, will not be able to use voting rights in the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections.  According to EC officials, this decision was taken in a monthly coordination meeting held recently at

Two persons died and two others were injured when a truck ran over a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw in Pabna's Ishwardi upazila on Wednesday (October 25). The accident happened in front of Ishwardi Govt Sara Marwari School and College on Ishwardi-Baneshwar regional road of upazila

A man was killed and at least 35 others were injured in an alleged gunfight between two groups at Derai upazila in Sunamganj district on Wednesday (October 25). The incident happened at Pukidor village under Jagdal union of the upazila tjhis morning. The deceased was Dulal Mia,

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday (October 25) said Ansar battalion members were never empowered to make arrests. He told reporters after the meeting of the law and order committee on the occasion of the upcoming Victory Day in the meeting room of the Ministry of Home Affairs

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (AC) (Crime and Operations) Dr Kh Mahid Uddin said that BNP must hold a rally on October 28 where permission is given.  He said this in response to a question while talking to reporters at his office on Wednesday (October

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address the opening plenary session of the EU's Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday (October 25) afternoon. As per the today's schedule, the premier will attend the opening plenary session of the conference at the

Action will be taken according to the law if anyone tries to carry out sabotage by taking advantage of the political situation, said Director of RAB's Legal and Media Wing, Commander Khandaker Al Moin. He told reporters at a press conference organized at Karwan Bazar RAB Media

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Communications Minister and Awami League (AL)’s former lawmaker of Madaripur-3 constituency Syed Abul Hossain. In a message of condolence, the premier, who is now in Brussels, Belgium on

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (October 25) arrested 18 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Bangladesh has pledged its support for Saudi Arabia to organize Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, its foreign minister said, as he expressed confidence that the Kingdom would be successful in hosting both events. Saudi Arabia has already gathered significant international backing

Former Communications Minister and lawmaker of Madaripur-3 constituency Syed Abul Hossain has passed away. He was 72. He breathed his last at 2:05am on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital. His nephew Syed Sakhawat Hossain confirmed the matter.

The grand festival of five-day Sharadiya Durga Puja ends tonight with immersion of idols in the evening at nearby rivers or ponds and exchanging Bijaya greetings among devotees across the country. Temples across the country including Dhakeshwari National temple, Ramna Kali Temple,

The severe cyclonic storm 'Hamoon' over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas started crossing Cox's Bazar and Chattogram coasts after 6pm today. According to Meteorologist Monowar Hossain, "The storm may complete crossing the coastal areas by late night today.’

Two people were killed and seven others injured as a mini truck carrying them overturned after losing control on Sylhet-Tamabil Road of Jaintiapur upazila in Sylhet on Tuesday (October 24) morning. The deceased, Jahangir, 30, and Mohaimin, 28, were residents of Itapara area of

The government on Tuesday (October 24) has taken preparations to evacuate some 15 lakh people from the 10 coastal districts as the severe cyclonic storm "Hamoon" expected to hit Bangladesh by Wednesday. Disaster Management and Relief Secretary M Kamrul Hasan said after