Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offered prayer at Abu Sayed's grave in Rangpur's Pirganj upazila this morning (Aug 10). According to reporters, a helicopter carrying Dr Yunus landed at Bangladesh Marine Academy in Pirganj around 11 am. Later, he went to the house of

The 17 advisers of the interim government held their first meeting on Friday and took a number of important decisions on issues including reforming different aspects of the country and state, bolstering business activities, containing inflation and reopening educational institutions.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, issued a ruling in favour of forming an interim government. Following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, President Md Shahabuddin dissolved the National Parliament and sought the

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to stay in India for longer than expected, according to high-level sources within the Indian government. The stay will, however, be on a visa and not in the asylum or refugee category, News-18, an affiliate of the US-based media CNN,

The Police Headquarters (HQ) on Friday (August 9) revoked suspension orders issued against personnel for breach of administrative conduct. Additional Deputy Inspector General Belal Uddin signed the letter sent to all sub-divisions and units asking them to withdraw suspension orders

Three newspapers owned by Nayeemul Islam Khan, press secretary to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, have been shut indefinitely. The offices of the newspapers – Amader Notun Somoy (Our New Time), Dainik Amader Aurthonitee (Daily Our Economy) and Daily Our Time – came

Chief adviser to the newly formed interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus will visit the home of Shaheed Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was killed in police firing during quota reform movement. "Dr Muhammad Yunus will arrive in Babanpur village of

After fall of Sheikh Hasina regime law and order across country faced a big blow and members of the police were frightened to join duties as agitators are still agitated. However, 29 out of 50 police stations under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) partially resumed operations on

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam today visited Central Police Hospital at Rajarbagh in the city to see the policemen injured in the recent countrywide unrest. The IGP inquire about their condition and gave necessary instructions to the hospital authorities for proper

Sounds of gunfire were heard as prisoners locked in a clash with the jail guards at the Chattogram Central Jail this afternoon. The incident started at 2:00pm on Friday. The jail guards opened fire to control the situation when a section of prisoners staged demonstrations and tried

The allocation of ministries among the 17 members of the interim government, led by Prof Muhammad Yunus, has been finalised. This information was announced in a notification by the Cabinet Division on Friday (August 9). The portfolios of the advisers to the interim government are as

West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on Friday (August 9) congratulated Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government. "My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Professor Muhammad

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (August 9) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over five divisions, at many places over other three divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the new interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, and expressed hopes for deeper ties with the nation that separated from Pakistan in 1971. “Heartiest felicitations to Professor Muhammad Yunus,” Sharif

Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is firm to prevent all sorts of bad elements spreading anarchy as he addressed his maiden speech soon after taking oath of the office as the head of the interim government at Bangabhaban on Thursday (August 8)

The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has been sworn as head of the interim government today (August 8). President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath ceremony at 9pm at Bangabhaban in the capital.. After that, 16 advisers of the interim

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has demanded immediate reopening of all closed media outlets and brought attackers on the journalists and media offices to book. According to a statement issued by the DRU this evening, the DRU leaders demanded reopening of all media outlets-Dainik Amar

The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is set to take oath at the Bangabhaban at 9pm on Thursday. Those holding advisory posts: 1. Economist and former governor of Bangladesh Bank Saleh Uddin Ahmed 2. Former Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) M

The United States has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Bangladesh’s interim government as it navigates the path toward a democratic future for the nation.  This statement came after reports that Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim

The Bangladesh Army, along with other armed forces and law enforcement agencies, have decided to go for tougher action in a bid to stop the ongoing destructive activities, including arson attacks, across the country. The decision was taken during a meeting attended by General