The longstanding demand for the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan and a fair water-sharing agreement has once again taken center stage, as residents of five northern districts, including Rangpur, rally for their rights.  Various organizations have been advocating for this

Twenty-two rubber workers have been abducted by an alleged armed ethnic group in the Lama Upazila of Chattogram District.  The incident occurred on Saturday (February 15) night in the Murung Jhiripara area of Fasiakhali Union. According to local police and residents, the

Two died from burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Gomail, Ashulia. The deceased Suman Rahman, 35, succumbed to injuries today (Feb 16) and his sister, Shiuli Akter, 32, last night. Suman passed away while receiving treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of

The 58th Bishwa Ijtema concluded on Sunday (February 16) with the Akheri Munajat at the banks of the Turag River in Tongi.  Millions of devotees from home and abroad joined the final prayers, which began at 12:37 pm. The Akheri Munajat was conducted by Maulana Yusuf bin Saad,

Two friends lost their lives after a dump truck hit their motorcycle in Shibchar, Madaripur.  The accident happened around 11:30 pm on Saturday (February 15) at Purbo Sannyasirchar on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway link road. The deceased were identified as Limon Bepari, 21, son

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 16) instructed deputy commissioners (DCs) to strictly uphold law and order while enhancing market monitoring across the country. He said: “Maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority, and DCs must ensure there are

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 16) directed all district administrators to inform the public that police verification is no longer necessary for obtaining passports. He said that the required legal framework has already been approved, but due to a lack of awareness, many

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has ranked third in the world for the worst air quality, with an AQI of 198 on Sunday morning.  This places the city in the "unhealthy" category, posing health risks to residents. This indicates a health risk to residents, according

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today (Feb 16). According to the BMD, the weather will remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky.  A trough of low pressure lies over

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers in Dhaka lifted their road blockades on Sunday after the government reversed its decision to enforce a metre-based fare system, which had proposed fines or jail terms for non-compliance. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) issued a cancellation

The three-day Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference kicked off this morning (Feb 16) with an inaugural ceremony led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office. The conference started around 10:30 am and will feature open discussions between

A five-member delegation, led by Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, is set to visit Kuwait for a three-day trip starting Sunday, as announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday midnight. During the visit, General Waker-Uz-Zaman will hold courtesy

The joint forces arrested 477 people across the country in the last 24 hours under 'Operation Devil Hunt,' the Police Headquarters reported on Saturday afternoon. The Police Headquarters reported that 870 additional people, wanted in various cases, were also apprehended during

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the interim government’s efforts would be futile without the necessary reforms to the state structure. Speaking at the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy,

The first meeting of the newly formed National Consensus Commission with political parties commenced this afternoon at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. A delegation from the BNP, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, is among the participants, alongside

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting at 9 am tomorrow.  The weather is expected to remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky. The BMD also predicted light to moderate fog in

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate a three-day Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference in Dhaka tomorrow (Feb 16). The event will commence at 10:30 am in the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in Tejgaon.  Following the inauguration,

India expressed its concerns about the situation in Bangladesh during a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. This discussion took place amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka. When asked about rumors surrounding the change

Lahore, Pakistan, recorded the highest air pollution levels in the world today, topping the global Air Quality Index (AQI) with a score of 204. Meanwhile, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked third. According to Switzerland-based air quality monitoring company IQAir, Dhaka’s

The inaugural meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties is set to begin today (Feb 15). Chief Adviser and Commission Chairman Professor Muhammad Yunus will preside over the session. According to sources from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing,