Former Chief Justice Ruhul Amin passed away early Sunday (November 24) at the age of 83.  He breathed his last at around 4:30 am while undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. The Supreme Court confirmed the news of his demise. Justice Ruhul

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities concerned to conduct a probe into the incident of New Age editor Nurul Kabir's harassment at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital.  “Eminent editor Nurul Kabir has said he was

The Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and four other election commissioners will take oath today (November 24) at the Supreme Court. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, confirmed the matter to the media.  The oath taking

Gas supply will be suspended in several areas in Bangladesh tomorrow (Nov 24) due to pipeline maintenance and emergency relocation work. Titas Gas authorities shared this information in a press release on Saturday (Nov 23). Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours, from 10am to

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (Nov 23) predicted that weather many remain mainly dry for the next 24 hours begins from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. “Seasonal low

The newly appointed chief election commissioner (CEC) and four other commissioners are expected to take oath on Sunday (Nov 24) afternoon. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, confirmed the matter to the media.  "The oath taking ceremony of the

As many as 475 people were killed and 815 others injured in 452 road accidents across the country in October this year, according to a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity. Besides, 76 people were killed and 24 injured in 63 railway accidents while 24 people were killed and 36

Three third-year students of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) were electrocuted, and at least 10 others injured, as their picnic bus came into contact with a high-voltage electric line in Sreepur of Gazipur this morning. The accident occurred around 8:30 am near a factory in

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-4 has arrested an accused in the murder of Swapan Mia, 38, in Manikganj's Ghior upazila. The arrestee was identified as Billal Mia, 35, a resident of Golapnagar in Ghior, is the son of the late Rupchan Mia. RAB-4’s CPC-3 Company

The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued a warning to Bangladeshi citizens about potential job scams in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The ministry stated that some unscrupulous individuals and scam organizations in these countries

A US delegation on labour affairs arrived in Dhaka on Friday (Nov 22) for a four-day visit from November 22 to 25. The team is led by Kelly M Fay Rodriguez, the US State Department’s Special Representative for International Labour Affairs, and Thea Lee, Deputy Under Secretary of

Battery-run rickshaw drivers staged a protest blocking Jurain rail gate area in the capital on Friday (Nov 22), opposing the recently imposed ban on their operation along major city roads. Following the protest train services on the Dhaka-Padma Bridge route have been suspended since 11

Another group of 82 Bangladeshis stranded in war-torn Lebanon has returned home with the support of the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The

The newly appointed chief election commissioner (CEC) and four other commissioners are likely to take oath on Sunday (Nov 24) afternoon. Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the Supreme Court, confirmed the matter to the media today.  The oath-taking ceremony is likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Nov 22) predicted that weather may remain dry over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Seasonal

A mild earthquake jolted Rangpur on Thursday (November 21) afternoon, causing brief concern among residents. The earthquake, recorded at 3.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 2:03 pm and lasted for 27 seconds, confirmed Mostafizar Rahman, a meteorologist in Rangpur. He said that the

The foreign secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and India is set to take place in Dhaka in December, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Md Toufiq Hasan.  Discussions on the potential return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are expected to be on the agenda, he

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia attended the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday, marking her first public appearance since 2018. Speaking at the event, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus expressed gratitude to Khaleda Zia

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has hoped that he will be able to hold a free, fair, and acceptable general election facing all challenges. In an immediate reaction to the media after being appointed as the CEC on Thursday, he said: “Our history

A Dhaka court today (Nov 21) sent former senior secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Mohibul Haque to jail in a case lodged over the murder of Juba Dal leader Shamim. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman passed the order. Earlier today, police