Leaders of BNP today (April 20) said they want a person to be eligible again for the prime minister post for the third term after taking a break following serving in this position for two consecutive tenures. BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed told media on Sunday that there is no logic for

Pakistan has taken various steps to renew its strained relationship with Bangladesh. As part of this effort, Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch has visited Dhaka, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will arrive on April 27. However, ahead of the Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit experts

Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef S.Y. Ramadan has expressed deep appreciation for the country’s resounding support for Palestine amid Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Banglanews at the Palestinian Embassy in Dhaka on

A schoolgirl died after being hit by a train in Narsingdi on Sunday (April 20) afternoon.  The accident occurred on the railway tracks in front of a mosque in the Bilashdi area of Narsingdi town. The deceased was identified as Sumaiya Akter, 16. Sumaiya was the daughter of

The Local Government Reform Commission submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (April 20). Commission members formally handed over the report to the head of the interim government at the State Guest House Jamuna in the afternoon, according to Deputy

The government decided that a victim of politically motivated harassment cases can now directly apply to the Solicitor of the Law and Justice Division under the Ministry of Law for the withdrawal of such cases. This decision was made at the 11th meeting of the committee on withdrawal

Mohammad Sufiur Rahman has been appointed as the special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government, the Cabinet Division announced. An official notification said he will have the rank and status of a state minister. As per the Rules of Business, 1996, he has been given

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested a top listed criminal from the Chowgachha upazila in Jashore on Saturday night (April 19).  The arrestee Ayub Hossain Babu, 40 is accused in at least six cases, including charges of robbery. RAB members disguised themselves

Railway authorities have failed to improve services and expand routes based on passenger demand, as a result, 37 local and DEMU trains are currently suspended in the East Zone due to a shortage of engines, coaches, and crew. According to Bangladesh Railway, the East Zone currently

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of a directive issued by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) requiring prior approval from senior officials before making arrests in cases related to the anti-discrimination movement. Supreme Court lawyer Md

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting on Sunday with officials from Ministries of Power, Energy and, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Professor Muhammad Yunus during the meeting congratulated the officials for

National Citizens' Party (NCP), a newly formed political party by students, held its first meeting with the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday (April 20). The meeting led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Md Alamgir began at 12:30 pm.  A five-member NCP delegation,

The met office has forecast rain or thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds in a few areas of Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places elsewhere across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today. Weatherman Shahanaj Sultana said that both day

The Bangladeshi government has firmly dismissed India's assertion that the recent death of Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Dinajpur reflects a broader pattern of religious persecution. Responding to the remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Chief Adviser Professor

The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the South Asian nation due to ongoing civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.  This advisory, issued Saturday (April 18), maintains a Level 3 warning for most of

Dhaka ranked first among cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, with an AQI score of 176, classified as "unhealthy."  The day before, the capital recorded a score of 173. Karachi, Lahore, and Kathmandu followed with AQI scores of 168, 159, and 158,

The Women's Affairs Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today. The commission handed over the report to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital. BDST: 1731 HRS, APR 19, 2025 MN  

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that the government will provide jute bags to the public as an alternative to polythene bags through a subsidized initiative. Speaking at a seminar and cleanliness campaign at Dhaka University’s Senate Bhaban, Rizwana said a

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Col (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today warned of disciplinary action against police officials failing to control future Awami League rallies.  Speaking at Dhaka’s Airport police station, he expressed concerns about recent police inaction during AL

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 120 hours from 9am today (Saturday). According to the BMD bulletin, scattered rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty