Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, has assured that China is actively working on resolving the Teesta multipurpose project and remains optimistic about its resolution. Speaking to reporters after meeting Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail plea of former Upazila Chairman Laila Kaniz, wife of former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman, in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The ruling came after a hearing by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md

A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in the Gulshan Mor area of Joypurhat town on Saturday (January 18) at around 10 PM. The deceased Md Hridoy Hossain, 24, was a resident of Tergati village in Chokborkot union of Joypurhat Sadar upazila and the son of Babu Mia.

More than 200 accused in the Pilkhana carnage explosives case have been granted bail. The decision came on Sunday (January 19) after a hearing conducted at a temporary court inside the Keraniganj Central Jail.  The order was issued by Judge Md. Ibrahim Mia of Dhaka's

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (Jan 19) urged Argentina to build on the emotional footballing ties that Bangladesh has with the country to increase bilateral cooperation in different fields, including trade. The Chief Adviser made the call when Argentine Ambassador to

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a mild to moderate cold wave sweeping over the north-western and northern parts of the country, particularly affecting the districts of Panchagarh and Kurigram.  The cold wave is expected to persist for the next 24

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against cricketer and former Magura-2 MP Shakib Al Hasan in a cheque fraud case. Dhaka's Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Ziadur Rahman issued the warrant on Sunday (January 19). The case was filed on December 15 by Shahibur

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin reiterated that the Election Commission (EC) has no intention of engaging in politics, focusing instead on ensuring a free and fair election process.  Speaking at an event in Dhaka on Sunday, he emphasized the EC's commitment

A metropolitan magistrate court today ordered the detention of Md Matiur Rahman, a former member of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), in connection with an arms case filed by Vatara Thana police.  Matiur was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of police on January 15 from a

Tensions reignited along the Bangladesh-India border in Shibganj Upazila, Chapainawabganj, on Saturday following a confrontation between citizens of both countries. The dispute, sparked by the cutting of a mango tree branch, escalated into a chase and counter-chase at the zero point of

Monowara Begum, mother of Abaduzzaman Shimul, senior correspondent at the online news portal Banglanews24.com, passed away at the age of 77.  According to family sources, Monowara Begum’s health had deteriorated due to old age.  Earlier today (Jan 18), she was taken

Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel, head of the online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, has received the 'Global Star Award 2024' for his special contribution to online journalism.  Supreme Court Justice Faisal Mahmud Faizee handed the award to Sohel at a city hotel on Friday (17

At least 310 students from schools, colleges, universities, and madrasas across Bangladesh committed suicide in 2024. A recent survey by the Aachol Foundation also revealed that 189 (61%) of the victims were female students. Presented at a virtual press conference on January 18, the

A total of 47 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated from war-torn Lebanon today on a Qatar Airways flight (QR 640) at 9:15 am, with full government expenditure.  The repatriation was facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas

Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities with the worst air quality, registering an AQI score of 291 at 9:01 am on Saturday.  The air was classified as "very unhealthy," posing serious health risks to residents. Pakistan's Lahore topped the list with an AQI

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with a partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9am today.  The weather may also experience light to moderate fog during late night to morning hours. A ridge of

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Masud Biswas, the former head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).  The operation, conducted today (18 January) with the assistance of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), led to his

The government has sought opinions over the July Declaration from all stakeholders who participated in the July mass uprising. "As per the next course of action of the all-party dialogue on July proclamation held on Thursday, opinion is being sought from all stakeholders,

Rice prices in Bangladesh have started to fall following imports from Pakistan, India, and Myanmar. The interim government has decided to import 250,000 metric tons of rice from these three countries to stabilize the market.  Already, 14,658 metric tons of rice have arrived

A man was killed over a land dispute in Tarakandi Paschimpara area of Pogaldigha Union under Sarishabari upazila, Jamalpur, on Friday afternoon.  The deceased Ataur Rahman Bipul’s, 50, right hand and leg were severed during the attack. The deceased was the son of Anwar