- EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates
- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
- Pakistani pop star Aima Baig to perform in Dhaka
- EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns
- India, Pakistan to dominate Bangladesh in apparel exports
- Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
- EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
- Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station
- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave
Islami Bank Managing Director (MD) Muhammed Monirul Moula has been placed on mandatory leave for a period of three months, effective from Monday. The bank has decided to send a formal letter to Bangladesh Bank, detailing allegations against the MD and requesting regulatory action. Monirul...
Bombs planted to target investigators in enforced disappearance cases: Chief Prosecutor
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Tajul Islam, claimed on Sunday that bombs had been planted with the intent to kill investigators working on enforced disappearance cases, reads a UNB report. While conducting this investigation, we discovered that bombs had been...
Salahuddin presses interim govt for immediate election roadmap
BNP has held a meeting with the liaison committee of Hefazat-e-Islam and discussed the current situation of the country and the upcoming parliamentary elections. The meeting was held at the BNP chairpersons Gulshan office in Dhaka around 8pm on Saturday. After the meeting, BNPs standing...
Polls must be held immediately after necessary reforms: Parwar
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Mia Golam Parwar, has emphasized that the interim government must conduct the next parliamentary elections promptly after completing necessary state reforms. Any attempt to reinstate fascism in the new Bangladesh will not be tolerated. Elections...
Cohorts of ousted fascist creating chaos in country: Jamaat Ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that the cohorts of the ousted autocratic government are conspiring to obstruct the holding of an inclusive election in the country. Even though the fascist dictator has fled the country, they continue to create chaos here in various...
Wasim murder case in Ctg: Arrest warrants issued against 15
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against 15 individuals in connection with the killing of Chattogram College Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader Wasim Akram during last years Anti-discrimination Student Movement. ICT Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam...
Baby Naznin returns to BTV after 20 years
Popular Bangladeshi singer Baby Naznin is set to return to BTV after two decades. The state-run television channel invited her for a special solo music programme, Priyotomo Ektu Shono, recorded on March 21 as part of its Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The recording session, held from Friday evening...
Iran warns Israeli aggression against Lebanon
Islamic Republic Iran has condemned Israeli regimes recent attacks on Lebanon, warning that the aggression endangers international peace and security. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei strongly denounced Israels airstrikes across Lebanon, which have resulted in the deaths of...
Jamaat ameer urges all to stand by Gazan Palestinian
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged the Muslim Ummah and the peace-loving people of the world to make a united effort to stop the brutal attacks and genocide in Gaza and stand by the oppressed people there, reports BSS. He made the call while addressing an iftar-mahfil...
Sports adviser to meet BFF president over Fahamedul issue
Bangladesh Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain is set to meet Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal on Wednesday to discuss the exclusion of Italy-based Bangladeshi footballer Fahamedul Islam from the national team. Bangladesh national team head coach Javier...
BNP leader Nazrul’s wife passes away
Olifa Akhter Kanta Islam, wife of BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday at the age of 70, reports UNB. Kanta, who had been suffering from prolonged illness, breathed her last at the United Hospital shortly before Iftar, said BNP media cell...
Gabbard's remarks on Bangladesh misleading, damaging to its image: CA press wing
The interim government has expressed deep concern and distress over remarks made by US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh in an interview with Indian television channel NDTV World. The interim government has noted with deep concern and distress the remarks...
Iran vows ‘decisive’ response to any act of aggression after US threats
Tehran will give a decisive and definite response to any act of aggression, says Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, amid US threats against the Islamic Republic over its support for Yemen. At least 53 people, mostly women and children, were killed and 101 others wounded after the...
Salman, Atiqul & Mohibul shown arrested in new case
A court today (March 12) showed Salman F Rahman,former private industry affairs adviser to the ousted Prime Minister SheikhHasina, and former Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islamarrested in a murder case lodged with the citys Bhatara Police Station. The court also showed former...
‘Simultaneous legislative and constituent assembly elections possible’
Convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Nahid Islam said it is possible to simultaneously hold both the legislative and constituent assembly elections in the country, reports UNB. He made the remark while speaking at an Iftar party at a hotel in the capital arranged in honor of...
Minimum Fitra set at Tk 110, maximum at Tk 2,805
The National Sadaqatul Fitra Fixing Committee has set the minimum Fitra for this year at Tk 110 per person and the maximum at Tk 2,805. The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Islamic Foundations conference room on Tuesday. The session was chaired by Mufti Mawlana Abdul Malek, Khatib of...
Nahid urges to form consensus on justice, reforms before polls
National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Md. Nahid Islam on Monday urged the political parties to form a consensus on justice and reforms before elections. I want to tell political parties, do not do politics of delaying justice and reforms. Form a consensus on justice and reforms, we will make...
JCD warns of protests if violence against women cannot be curbed
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Monday warned that it would take to the streets if the government fails to curb the growing violence against women and improve the law and order situation in the country, reports UNB. We have not announced any program so far that disrupts the activities of the...
US condemns escalating violence in Syria, calls for accountability
On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement condemning the escalating violence and civilian deaths in Syria, particularly the recent attacks carried out by radical Islamist terrorists. Rubio expressed strong condemnation of the terrorists, including foreign jihadis, who have...
OIC restores Syrian membership
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has restored the members of Syrian Arab Republic, reports BSS. With the revised decision of OIC, Syria becomes a member of the organization after more than a decade. The decision of resumption of the Syrian membership was approved at the 20th...
Rampura massacre: Arrest warrants issued for 3 individuals
The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for three individuals in connection with the Rampura massacre, which occurred during the anti-discrimination student movement in the capital. Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, confirmed the...
Its clear that there might be no national consensus: Salahuddin
In an interview published by the international news agency Reuters on Thursday, National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said that the Constituent Assembly elections and the National Parliament elections can be held together. He believes that a new constitution through the Constituent...
Riazul Islam appointed as RAJUK chairman
The government has appointed Engr Md Riazul Islam as the chairman of the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) for a two-year term. A notification was issued in this regard by the Ministry of Public Administration on Saturday. Riazul Islam was appointed as per Section 4(2) of the Town...
NCP has preparations for national elections: Nahid
Nahid Islam, chief of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said the party has preparations for the national parliament elections. He said this at a press conference organized at the central office of NCP at Rupayan Tower in Banglamotor in the capital on Friday. Nahid Islam said, The police are...
Election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says NCP chief Nahid
National Citizen Party (NCP) chief Nahid Islam, who recently resigned as an adviser to the interim government, stated that holding the next general election this year will be challenging due to administrative failures in ensuring public safety across the country. Nahid, a key student leader who...
Who profits from destruction of trade and industry
Standing on the ruins we are now starting everything anew. We are reforming the state to establish a democratic system ensuring everyones rights. The countrymen still have full trust in the interim government to carry out this difficult job. There is no alternative but to succeed of the interim...
Kabir Suman retracts body donation decision, chooses Islamic burial
Prominent Indian singer-songwriter, politician, and cultural personality Kabir Suman has withdrawn his decision to donate his body after death, a commitment he made nearly four years ago. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the renowned musician wrote, Ramadan Mubarak. I want to inform everyone...
2 former US ambassadors visit International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka
Two former US ambassadors, William B. Mylam and Jon F Danilowicz, visited the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka on Wednesday morning. The pair arrived at the tribunal around 11:00 AM and held a meeting with Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam. Toby Cadman, the Chief Prosecutors Special...