The 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has been conferred upon the July girls (Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh) in recognition of their pivotal role in last year's student-led mass uprising. The US Department of State announced this on March 28.

Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) today distributed Eid gifts to 12 families of the July Uprising martyrs. The gifts were given on behalf of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.  During the event, family members demanded justice for the killings. ZRF Mymensingh Division

A total of Tk 3,38,52,900 was collected as toll at the Jamuna Bridge in the last 24 hours till midnight on Friday, as 48,355 vehicles crossed the bridge, official sources reported. Thousands of North Bengal-bound passengers traveled through the bridge to celebrate Eid with their

The Directorate of Environment (DOE) today requested passengers and staff to avoid using single-use plastic and polythene during Eid journeys by launch.  The DOE urged travelers to dispose of waste in designated bins instead of throwing it into rivers. A mobile court, led by an

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified security across the capital, deploying 667 patrol teams daily in two shifts across 50 police station areas to maintain law and order during Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking at a press briefing today at the DMP Media Centre, Additional Police

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus departed Beijing today, concluding his four-day official visit to China. A commercial Air China flight carrying Prof Yunus and his delegation took off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 16:57 local time.  Hong Lei, Assistant

All preparations for the main Eid-ul Fitr jamaat (congregations) at the National Eidgah Maidan have been completed, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Shahjahan Mia has announced. Speaking at a press briefing at the National Eidgah Maidan on Saturday (March 29), he

The Fire Service and Civil Defense has warned that Bangladesh faces the possibility of an earthquake of similar magnitude to the powerful tremors that struck parts of Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. The agency has urged nationwide preparedness to mitigate potential disaster. Talha

The National Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh is set to meet on Sunday (March 30) to observe the moon for the month of Shawwal in the Hijri calendar and determine the date for Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Islamic Foundation Baitul Mukarram, will be

Eid-ul Fitr this year will be marked by soaring temperatures, with no rainfall expected across the country.  The heatwave, which has already intensified in several regions, is expected to continue as the Kalbaisakhi season begins. Eid-ul-Fitr could be observed on Monday, March

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged students today to think beyond the ordinary and strive to make a difference in the world. During a speech at Peking University (PKU) in Beijing, he emphasized that a university is not just a place for learning about past

Eid travelers on the Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh highways in Gazipur are experiencing a smooth and comfortable journey, with no traffic jams reported so far. Locals, police, and passengers confirmed that people, mostly workers from Gazipur’s industrial areas, began

Import-export operations at Banglabandha Land Port in Panchagarh will remain suspended for eight days in observance of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The closure will begin on Saturday, March 29, and extend until Saturday, April 5.  However, passport holders will still be able to

Dhaka's air quality has been rated as 'unhealthy' as the city ranks fourth among 124 global cities for air pollution.  According to the IQ Air quality index, Dhaka recorded a score of 157 at 9:15 AM local time on Saturday, March 29. The Switzerland-based

No Bangladeshi casualties were reported in the earthquake that struck Thailand, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok. The embassy, which has been closely monitoring the situation since the earthquake on Friday, March 28, reported no significant incidents involving Bangladeshi

Workers in Gazipur blocked a major highway on Saturday morning in protest against the dismissal of over 100 employees at a local factory. The incident took place in the Baimile area under Konabari police station, where employees of the Standard Eastis Oven (FF Tower) factory gathered

Three brothers were killed after a bus hit their motorcycle in Patharghata, Barguna, this morning (March 29). The incident occurred around 7:30 am in the Sonar Bangla area of Raihanpur union, while the siblings were riding their bikes.  The victims were identified as Md.

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus was honored with an honorary doctorate by Peking University (PKU) this morning (local time). The prestigious degree was presented during a ceremony at the university's conference hall in Beijing. Prof. Yunus also took the

China and Bangladesh have decided to elevate their relations to a new height after a historic bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The meeting held at the Chinese capital's Great Hall of the People discussed issues of mutual

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a lecture at Peking University (PKU) at Beijing tomorrow (March 29).  The Chief Adviser will join the PKU programme at about 10am tomorrow, CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder told the media. The PKU will