The High Court (HC) has ordered an investigation into the electricity purchase agreement with India’s Adani Group and asked for a report within 30 days. The court issued the order after a preliminary hearing on a writ petition filed concerning the validity of the agreement on

Dr. Khalilur Rahman has been appointed as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue and other priority matters under the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Cabinet Division issued a notification regarding his appointment on Tuesday

Two people, including the chairman of the BRDB (Bangladesh Rural Development Board) in Gopalganj, were killed in a truck accident on Tuesday (Nov 19) afternoon. The incident happened around 3:45 PM on the Dhaka-Khulna highway near the Mita Filling Station in Gopalganj. The deceased

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained former panel mayor of Gazipur City Corporation Asadur Rahman Kiran early Tuesday (Nov 19) while he was attempting to flee to India through the Shikarpur border in Sharsha upazila of Jashore. Kiran is the vice-president of the Gazipur Metropolitan

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home and Agriculture, urged journalists not to spread false news, emphasizing that misinformation benefits neighbouring country. He made the remarks on Tuesday (Nov 19) during a press briefing at the

A Dhaka court today (November 19)  sentenced three people to death in a case lodged over the abduction and murder of Mirpur Bangla College student Nurul Amin in 2022.   The convicts are Md Ariful Islam, Md Imran Hossain and Md Yamin Mollah.   Judge Masud Karim of Dhaka

A man allegedly committed suicide after jumping from the 16th floor of a hospital building in Bogura’s Sadar upazila early Tuesday (Nov 19). The incident occurred around 5am at the TMSS Medical College Hospital premises in the Tengamara area. The deceased Mamunur Rashid, 38, a

Law Adviser to the interim government Dr. Asif Nazrul said his administration aims to hold elections as soon as possible after implementing a few necessary reforms. He made the remarks during a press conference titled "100 Days of the Interim Government: Law Ministry's

Salman F Rahman, the head of Beximco Group and former private industry affairs adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has allegedly continued plotting against the country from prison. Reports suggest he has been maintaining communication with Sheikh Hasina and several other Awami

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. Professor Yunus admitted however that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in polls. In an exclusive interview

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (November 19) 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

Four people were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a pickup truck in Malauri area of Tangail's Madhupur upazila on Tuesday (November 19) morning. Rasel Ahmed, officer-in-charge (Investigation) of Madhupur Police Station confimed the matter.  However, the

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has decided to republish the results of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination to uphold transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the recruitment process for top-tier public service positions. Additionally, the commission

Austrian companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh as the Western European nation seeks to cement economic ties with Bangladesh, the non-resident ambassador of Austria said on Monday (November 18). Katherine Wieser, who is based in New Delhi but serves as the envoy to Bangladesh, made

A Dhaka court today (Nov 18) deferred till December 23 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012. This is the 113th extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan

Former Serbian President Boris Tadić paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday (Nov 18). The former Serbian president praised Professor Yunus's leadership and the mass uprising of July and August. He said he would be keen to support

The mother of Ahmed Jewel, Head of News at online news portal Banglanews24.com, has passed away on Monday (Nov 18).  She was 63. Rahima Bibi breathed her last while undergoing treatment at Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital around 11 am. She was the wife of

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed his condolences at the death of Zakaria Pintoo, captain of Swadhin Bangla Football Dal.  In a message, the Chief Adviser said he was shocked and saddened to learn that Zakaria Pintoo, a Freedom Fighter and the captain of

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has directed the investigation agency to complete the probe against former Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina within one month in a case related to genocide during July-August. The tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Md Golam

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that there are no possible threats to law and order during the upcoming celebrations on Victory Day as the day is for everyone and not just for any specific group. The adviser made the remarks today (Nov 18) following a security meeting