- Floating hospital brings hope to Meghna Char residents in Chandpur
- 28 sacks of cash found in Pagla Mosque donation boxes
- Crowds begin arriving at Suhrawardy Udyan
- Major nations agree on global fee on greenhouse gases emitted by ships
- Trump, 78, says feels in 'very good shape' after annual checkup
- Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US
- Kolkata erupts in protest against Waqf Bill
- Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil "can be deported"
- 10 of a family killed in Israel strike
- Fire engulfs ‘Face of Fascism’ sculpture at Charukola
- Tesla halts new orders in China for two US-made models
- Dhaka ranks 78th in air quality
- Dhaka set to hold ‘March for Gaza’ rally today
- UN to cut humanitarian office staff by 20%
- Bangladesh seeks Slovak investment, worker visas
- Consensus Commission resumes talks Saturday
- Miraz gets best sportsperson of the year award
- Cricketer Anderson awarded a knighthood
- ‘Some illegal foreign assets to be frozen within 6 months’
- US welcomes Bangladesh's signing of Artemis Accords
Ringleader among 9 TTP militants killed in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan operation
Nine terrorists, including a high-value ringleader, were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khans Takwara area, the military said on Monday; DAWN reported this citing Pakistans ISPR. According to the report, the operation took place on the night of April 6-7 based on...
Pakistan urges global action to curb illicit arms flow to terrorist groups in Afghanistan
Pakistan has called for coordinated global efforts to intercept the illicit flow of advanced weapons that support terrorist groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which operate from safe havens in Afghanistan to launch attacks on Pakistan. Syed Atif Raza,...
Army chief meets chief adviser ahead of Eid
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy visit to Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House, Jamuna on Sunday. During the meeting, the Army Chief outlined security measures for the upcoming Eid, including efforts to ensure smooth...
March 26 is eternal source of pride and inspiration: Army Chief
The importance and significance of March 26 in the national life of Bangladesh is immense and it will remain an eternal source of pride and inspiration for the country, Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said on the occasion of the Independence and National Day. Today is March 26, 2025, the great...
‘Army's role in Liberation War was crucial for Bangladesh's Independence'
Colonel(Retd) Mohammad Abdul Haque, Chairman of the Retired Armed Forces Officers Welfare Association (RAOWA), has said that to ensure the prosperity of the nation, political corruption must be stopped and good people must be brought into leadership roles. He emphasized that had the army not led...
Army chief hands over financial assistance to family of martyr Abu Sayed
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday handed over a cheque of financial assistance to Mokbul Hossain, the father of Abu Sayed, a martyr of the July-August uprising. Abu Sayed, a student of Rangpur Begum Rokeya University, was martyred in police firing during the anti-discrimination...
The Military Must Not Be Undermined
The Bangladesh Army stands as the guardian of the nation in times of crisis. It symbolises national unity, integrity, and international recognition. Throughout history, the military has always stood by the people, defying conventional command structures to safeguard public interest. Today, however,...
“We will always stand by you”
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has assured the students injured during the July uprising that the army will always stand by them. You must never lose morale. There is no reason to. You are the proud sons of this nation. You have sacrificed greatly for our country and people. I...
NATO state considering tripling army size to 200,000
The Netherlands is considering a significant expansion of its military forces, with plans to potentially increase its defense personnel from 75,000 to 200,000, according to reports by Dutch public broadcaster NOS on Friday. Currently, the Ministry of Defense employs about 75,000 personnel,...
Govt renames 16 military establishments
Sixteen more establishments under Bangladesh Army, previously named after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members and individuals associated with her government, have been changed, reports BSS. The Ministry of Defense issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday saying that...
Pakistan train attack: 104 passengers rescued, 16 killed
At least 16 militants have been killed and 104 passengers rescued as of Wednesday morning in the Pakistan train attack. Earlier on Tuesday, armed militants in Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage. The Baloch Liberation...
Army denounces false coup allegations by Indian media
The Bangladesh Army on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the recent spate of baseless and unfounded reports published by certain Indian media outlets, including The Economic Times and India Today, alleging the possibility of a coup and a breakdown in the chain of command within the Bangladesh...
Pragmatic steps must be taken to overcome crisis: Shamsuzzaman Dudu
BNP vice chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu said, The people of this country have not got the right to vote for 15 years, syndicates control the market, and law enforcement agencies are not able to ensure security. If we could have gone towards the polls, this is my own statement, the partys statement that...
Army Chief off to Central African Republic
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka on Monday for Central African Republic on a three-day official visit, reports UNB. During the visit, he will inspect the activities of the Bangladeshi contingents stationed in the Central African Republic and the Bangladeshi peacekeepers...
Army chief inaugurates ‘Sinha Memorial Plaque’ in Cox’s Bazar
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman inaugurated the Sinha Memorial Plaque on Thursday at Shamlapur, located in Baharchhara Union, Teknaf Upazila, Coxs Bazar. The memorial was constructed under the overall supervision of the BGB Coxs Bazar Region to honor Major (retd) Sinha Mohammad Rashed...
Arakan Army returns 29 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River
The fishermen were brought back to Bangladesh on Thursday through the jetty at Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf. The 29 fishermen, who were taken by the Arakan Army while fishing in the Naf River, have been brought back. Their health is being checked, and after the necessary procedures, they will be...
Bangladesh committed to ensure justice for Pilkhana massacre
Notifying that the interim government is working to ensure justice for Pilkhana massacre, chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said: Bangladesh as a state is committed to ensuring justice for this brutality. He made this statement in a message released on Tuesday on the occasion of National Martyred...
11 Bangladeshis rescued from Myanmar
Eleven Bangladeshis who had been held in a cyber scam centre in Myanmars Karen state have been rescued by a local armed group. The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), which controls the area, freed the victims in the early hours of Sunday. The scam centre was reportedly operated by Chinese...