National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Dr Ali Riaz has warned that suppressing women or denying them due respect will hinder the country’s progress. He made the remarks on Monday morning (July 14) at the Foreign Service Academy during the opening of the second

Police have identified three suspects in the killing of Mahbubur Rahman Molla, an expelled local leader of the opposition-affiliated Jubo Dal, using CCTV footage that captured the attack in Khulna's Daulatpur area. Mahbub, a former vice-president of the Jubo Dal under Daulatpur

Bangladesh's seaports have been asked to hoist local warning signal number three due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay and adjoining coastal regions, the Meteorological Department said on Monday (July 14). Signal number one has also been issued for river

Three women were killed and several others injured in an incident of electrocution following a transformer fire in Bandarban’s Sualak Union early Monday (July 14). The accident took place around 2 am in Dewai Headman Para, under Ward No. 7 of Sualak Union in Bandarban Sadar

The government has suspended four more police officers for being absent from duty without approved leave. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued separate notification in this regard on Sunday (July 13). The orders were signed by Senior Secretary Nasimul Ghani. The officials

The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. As part of the celebration, three families were awarded honorary "Happy Family" certificates in recognition of their strong family bonds and traditional values. Following

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the brutal killing of scrap metal trader Lal Chand, also known as Md Sohag, in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital—commonly known as Mitford Hospital—in the capital's Old Dhaka. The detainees,

Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Prof Ali Riaz, today said the commission hopes to reach a logical conclusion by July 30, honouring the martyrs of last year’s July-August Mass Uprising. He made the remarks while opening the 12th day of the second phase of talks

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking the formation of a high-powered judicial commission to investigate the brutal killing of scrap trader Lal Chand alias Md Sohag, who was beaten to death with a stone in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka. The petition was

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has confirmed that the Shapla (water lily) symbol will not be allocated to any political party, ending a long-standing dispute between newly-formed political parties over its usage. In an interview with BBC Bangla, the CEC addressed a

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that holding national elections in Bangladesh remains possible despite prevailing challenges in law and order. The Election Commission is making independent preparations without any directives from the government, he added.

A Dhaka court today (July 12) granted a five-day remand for Md Titon Gazi, arrested in connection with the brutal murder of scrap metal trader Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, near Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital in Old Dhaka. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has said it may consider granting conditional pardon to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who has become a state witness in a high-profile case involving crimes against humanity during the July–August 2024

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in many parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today (July 12). According to a weather bulletin issued on Saturday morning (12

Three-and-a-half-year-old Raffia has died from severe burn injuries, two days after her parents succumbed to injuries caused by a gas explosion in their home in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area. Doctors at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute confirmed the child's death

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that intelligence agencies are working to identify criminals by preparing area-specific lists and filing cases against them, as part of broader efforts to ensure a safe and fair electoral environment. He said, “Our

The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed Saima Wazed Putul, its Regional Director for South-East Asia, on indefinite leave following corruption allegations filed against her in Bangladesh. According to a report by Health Policy Watch, an independent global health publication, WHO

The killing of scrap trader Mohammad Chand Mia, also known as Sohag, in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka will be prosecuted under the Speedy Trial Tribunal, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said. In a Facebook post on Saturday (12 July), Dr Nazrul, also a law professor at Dhaka

A Bangladeshi man has been shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Minapur border in Thakurgaon's Haripur upazila, officials said. The victim, identified as Askar Ali, 24, son of Kanura from Jibanpur village, was reportedly gunned down early Saturday (12 July)

As the 13th national election nears, a scrap trader was brutally killed in Old Dhaka earlier this week. Following the heinous incident, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, 39.