The second phase of the first part of Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim congregation, concluded today at the Turag River banks in Tongi with Akheri Munajat (final prayers).  Maulana Mohammad Zubair led the prayers from 12:08 pm to 12:27 pm, according to the

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather for the next 24 hours starting this morning, with a temporary partly cloudy sky expected nationwide.  The ridge of sub-continental high pressure extends up to Bihar, and the seasonal low lies over the South

Leaders of Nirapon, an organization dedicated to improving worker safety in Bangladesh's factories, met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.  The team, led by Simone Sultana, chair of Nirapon, and Tapan Chowdhury, an

A sub-inspector of the Uttara West police station has been withdrawn following the detention of three students from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Uttara, Dhaka. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Uttara Division Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ahmed Ali confirmed the

Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), was arrested in Dhaka on Tuesday night. A team from the Detective Branch of police apprehended him at his Dhanmondi residence around 9:00 PM. Dhaka Metropolitan Police

Police verification may no longer be required for passport issuance and renewal, as national identity (NID) cards and birth certificates will serve as the primary basis for passports. During a meeting on Tuesday (February 4) at the Secretariat, chaired by Senior Secretary of the Home

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to use advanced software to ensure the smooth distribution of national identity (NID) smart cards.  Field officials in this regard have been instructed to follow the new decision. Jakir Mahmud, Assistant Director (Printing and

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday (Feb 4), sought Canada's support in recovering money siphoned from Bangladesh to the North American country. CA said hundreds of billions of dollars were stolen from Bangladesh by oligarchs, cronies, and politicians connected

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul said that the reform commissions will officially release their reports on February 8.  He said on the same day, the National Consensus Commission will begin its work. Speaking at a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday (February 4)

Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday (Feb 4) said it has gathered data on 5 million new voters as part of its ongoing update process.  He shared this information with reporters at the Election Commission building in the capital. According to him, a total of

The Pakistan High Commission (HC) in Dhaka today (Feb 4) organized an event today to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming support for the just struggle of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).  The event was attended by members of the Pakistani

Enam Ahmed Chowdhury, the former Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, has passed away at the age of 87. He died on Monday at around 5:00 pm following a heart attack at his residence in Dhaka’s Banani. Despite efforts to rush him to the hospital, doctors declared him dead

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather for the next 24 hours starting from 9am today.  According to the forecast, the sky will be temporarily partly cloudy across the country. Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to Bihar and adjoining

Dhaka has been ranked as the city with the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 251 at 8:21 AM on Tuesday, placing it in the “very unhealthy” category. Following Dhaka on the list are Baghdad (248), Bishkek (222), and Kinshasa (220), which secured the

Three young men were killed in a motorcycle accident in Daganbhuiyan Upazila in Feni after their bike lost control and crashed. The accident occurred around 8:00 pm on Monday (February 3) in the Beker Bazar area along the Feni-Noakhali regional highway. The deceased were identified

A joint force team has rescued seven abducted workers from the Lulaing area of Sarai Union in Lama Upazila in Bandarban. The rescue operation took place around 8:30 pm on Monday (February 3).  The freed workers have been identified as Md. Nuru (50), Md. Alamgir (35), Md. Shafi

Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is assisting Bangladeshi authorities in investigating corruption allegations against Tulip Siddiq, the niece of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to a report by The Telegraph UK. UK officials have traveled to Dhaka to support the

Four platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed at Mohakhali rail gate in the capital to maintain law and order as students of Government Titumir College staged a demonstration, blocking the road to press home several demands. BGB Public Relations Officer (PRO) Md.

A Chattogram court has sentenced a man to death for killing his eight-month pregnant wife.  The verdict was delivered on Monday (Feb 3) afternoon by Judge Ferdous Ara of Chattogram Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-7. The court also fined convict Tk 5 lakh.

UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders arrived in Dhaka on Monday for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing UK-Bangladesh cooperation on key issues such as human rights, media freedom, gender equality, and labour rights. During her first visit to Bangladesh in her current role, she