The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today. According to the Met office bulletin issued this morning, light to moderate rain or

Eminent nuclear scientist Professor Emeritus at Bangladesh Open University Dr Mohammad Shamsher Ali passed away early Sunday at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 87.  Dr Ali breathed his last around 2 am, university registrar Dr. Maha Shafiqul Alam said. His funeral prayer will be

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun appeared before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today as a state witness in the war crimes case against Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He was brought to the tribunal from

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has officially begun trial proceedings against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, stemming from the killings and torture during the July–August 2024 student-led protests and mass movement. The trial

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 23rd among cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 79 at 9:50am, according to global air monitoring data. The city's air was categorized as "moderate" based on

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday (Aug 2) issued a public advisory urging commuters to avoid key roads in the capital today, as multiple political rallies and events are expected to cause heavy traffic congestion throughout the day. In a notice signed by DMP Commissioner Sheikh

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid key areas on Sunday (August 3) due to two major political rallies and ongoing public examinations. According to the notice signed by DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, the National Citizen Party

Five people, including the driver of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw, were killed after a train collided with the vehicle in Ramu upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon (August 2) in the Rashidnagar area of the upazila. The deceased have been

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am. According to the met office bulletin, most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions

The interim government is set to publish the 'July Declaration' to formally recognise the mass uprising of students and citizens during July–August 2024, according to Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser. In a Facebook status posted on Saturday (August 2),

The United States has deported 39 Bangladeshi nationals on charges of staying in the country illegally. The group arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday morning (August 2), according to the Immigration Police. Earlier, a source from the Ministry

Villagers in Moulvibazar, northeastern Bangladesh, have beaten a large python to death after it reportedly killed and swallowed five goats over several days. The incident occurred on Thursday in Barlekha Upazila, specifically in Bobarthol village under South Shahbazpur Union. Locals

The fire that broke out at Sundarban Square Super Market in the capital’s Gulistan area has been brought under control this morning (Aug 2). Members of the Fire Service brought the blaze under control at 11:12 am. Earlier, the Fire Service received reports of the fire at 10:00

Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued a directive warning applicants interested in visiting Malaysia.  High commission has issued a statement in this regard on Friday (August 1). According to statement, Bangladesh High Commission has come into light that an

A Gaibandha police officer has been closed and attached to police lines following death of a college student. The deceased Siju Mia, 21, was a student at Kanchipara Degree College and served as the president of the local unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir. He was the son of Dulal Mia, a day

Members of Dhaka Police dispersed a group identifying themselves as ‘July Warriors’ from Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Friday (August 1) evening. This development has brought an end to a two-day blockade that had disrupted traffic and caused public inconvenience.

Joint Convener of the Democratic Student Front, Jane Alam Opu, has been arrested in connection with an extortion case involving Tk50 lakh. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) officials confirmed the matter on Friday (August 1). Opu was detained by the Detective Branch (DB) from the

The Bangladesh Army has formed a probe court to investigate allegations against one of its officers for attending a secret meeting with Awami League cadres to plan large-scale sabotage. Earlier, the army detained Major Sadekul Haque Sadek from his residence in Dhaka’s Uttara area

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind across much of the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am Friday. According to a bulletin issued by the Met office, most places in

Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Bangladesh’s tariff negotiation team for the successful conclusion of a historic trade agreement with the United States, calling it a major diplomatic victory for the