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A violent confrontation between Khulna University students and transport workers occurred on Wednesday evening, following an alleged incident of student mistreatment. The clash led to a shutdown of bus services at the Sonaadanga Bus Terminal, affecting all routes in and out of the city.The incident

The Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Ahsan H. Mansur, has set a goal of reducing inflation to 7% by June 2024, with a further target of bringing it down to 5% by the middle of the next fiscal year. He emphasized the primary goal of stabilizing inflation at a range of 4-5%, which he believes is achievabl

Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged all political parties and citizens to unite for the survival of the nation, putting aside ideological differences. He emphasized the critical need to counteract both domestic and international efforts to undermine the country’s sovereignty and t

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Jatrabari Police Station, Abul Hasan, in connection with the murder of Shahid Imam Hossain Tayem. The tribunal issued the directive after a hearing on the allegations against him on Wednesda

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has affirmed its complete readiness and vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents or hostile activities along the country’s borders. In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon from its headquarters, the BGB highlighted its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s b

The police have recovered the bodies of 10-year-old Kohali Akter and her mentally disabled father, Korban Ali (32), from the railway tracks in the Choker Bridge area of Raninagar, Naogaon, on Monday, December 2. The bodies were discovered by local authorities after being notified by the station mast

Two youths have been arrested by police at Cox's Bazar beach with homemade firearms and ammunition. The incident took place on Monday, December 2, at around 11:15 AM near the Jhaukagan area, close to the Sugandha Point. The seized items included four locally-made guns and two 7.6 bore rifle cartridg

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh's Joint General Secretary, Mufti Harun Izhar, has called for an end to the spread of false information by Indian media regarding the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. Speaking at a public rally held at the Jamiyatul Falah National Mosque premises in Chittagong on Dece

The events of August 5 at Bangabhaban, marking a critical juncture in Bangladesh’s political landscape, continue to fuel debates. Witness Sheikh Muhammad Masud, a former agriculturalist, shared his firsthand account on social media, shedding light on the dramatic day. His post, later shared by Pro

Bangladesh has continued to witness robust inflows of remittances in the ongoing fiscal year, with November bringing in $2.19 billion. According to updated data released by Bangladesh Bank on December 1, this represents a slight decrease of $200 million compared to October’s remittance inflow but

A train heading toward Kamalapur smashed into a private car stranded at the Moghbazar rail crossing in Dhaka on Sunday evening, December 1. Fortunately, the car's driver noticed the approaching train and exited the vehicle in time, averting any casualties.The Incident: A Narrow EscapeThe accident oc

In a shocking revelation, Ehtheshamul Haque Bhola, one of the accused in the high-profile Mahmuda Khanam Mitu murder case, has alleged that he was coerced into implicating former police officer Babul Akter in the killing. Speaking to the media outside Chattogram Central Jail on Sunday evening, Bhola

After more than nine months of suspension, ferry services on the Cox’s Bazar-Saint Martin’s Island route have resumed, marking a significant boost for the region’s tourism industry. On Sunday, December 1, the Bar Aulia ship set sail from the BIWTA terminal at Nunia Chhara in Cox’s Bazar with

Violence broke out in Gazipur on Saturday night when garment workers set fire to two buses and vandalized several others in retaliation for the death of a security guard who was run over by a bus. The incident occurred at around 8:00 PM on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in the Taragach area of Gacha,

A passenger bus from the Alif Paribahan fleet overturned and plunged into a canal, locally known as the Narai River, in Dhaka’s Banasree area on Saturday evening, leaving three people injured. Authorities fear the number of casualties may rise as rescue operations continue.The incident occurred ne

Renowned academic and legal advisor Professor Asif Nazrul has vehemently denied allegations made by Elias Hossain, a Bangladeshi YouTuber based in the United States, accusing him of conspiring with "Indian agents" to destabilize Bangladesh. In a recent video uploaded on November 29, Elias Hossain cl

Cyclone ‘Finjal,’ currently positioned over the southwest Bay of Bengal, continues its northwestward movement, prompting the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) to issue cautionary measures. All four major seaports—Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra—have been instructed to h

Prices of seasonal vegetables and onions have started to decrease across various markets in Dhaka, bringing some relief to consumers. However, the price of Hilsa fish remains high due to limited supply. A survey of several markets on Friday, November 29, revealed these trends.Vegetable Prices Fall b

Dhaka, November 29 (Online Desk) – The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone later today, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). If it transforms into a cyclone, it will be named ‘Fengal.’ However, the system is unlikely

In a groundbreaking move to assist litigants and service seekers, Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed launched the Supreme Court helpline on September 25. In just two months, the helpline (01316154216) has received 723 calls, providing a range of services including legal advice, case-related informa

The government has informed the High Court of the filing of three separate cases in connection with the recent violent clash at the Chittagong court premises and the murder of a lawyer. A total of 33 individuals have been arrested in relation to these incidents. This update was provided to the High

The murder of lawyer Saiful Islam in Chattogram has sparked widespread outrage, with leaders from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement demanding the immediate arrest of those involved. On Wednesday, November 27, a second funeral prayer for the slain lawyer was held at the Jamiyatul Falah Jame Mo

A tragic collision between a passenger train and a battery-operated auto-rickshaw claimed the lives of five passengers and injured three others at a rail crossing in Comilla’s Burichong Upazila. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning (November 26) around 10:00 AM at the Kalikapur rail crossing i

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has clarified that no deaths occurred during the recent clashes among students from Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul College, and Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College. The DMP has also urged everyone to refrain from spreading false information regarding the i

The Appellate Division’s Chamber Court has issued a stay on the High Court's recent order to halt the operation of battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka within three days. The ruling, delivered by Justice Md. Rezaul Haque on Monday, ensures that these rickshaws can operate without legal hindrance for

Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud has urged students to come forward with their legitimate demands and engage in discussions rather than resorting to road blockades. He assured that their valid requests would be addressed, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over disruptive protests.In his stat

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali has issued a strong warning to police officers in the capital, stating that any officer-in-charge (OC) of a police station who fails to register a case will be dismissed within a minute. The declaration came during a meeting with aut

The National Review Committee, formed to evaluate major power production agreements signed between 2009 and 2024, has recommended appointing an international legal and investigative agency to assist in the process. The proposal, led by retired Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, was submitted to the int

Authorities at Dhaka University (DU) removed hundreds of outsiders who gathered on campus late Sunday night, arriving in buses, private cars, and microbuses from across the country. The group was reportedly en route to a planned assembly in Shahbagh called by a platform named Non-Violent People's Up

The energy sector in Bangladesh was plagued with corruption and inefficiency during the previous Awami League government, according to Sheikh Bashir Uddin, a prominent business adviser. Speaking at a seminar on energy crises in the industrial sector, held at a Dhaka hotel on Saturday, Bashir Uddin r

A violent clash occurred on Saturday (November 23) in Brahmanbaria between two factions of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, stemming from a dispute over the formation of a committee. The incident took place at the Government Model Girls’ High School premises in the municipal town of Brahm

Badiul Alam Majumdar, the head of the Election Reform Commission, has shared several recommendations aimed at improving the country’s electoral system, including proposals for direct presidential elections, transparency in political funding, and preventing uncontested elections. He revealed these

Train services in Dhaka resumed this afternoon after battery-powered rickshaw drivers cleared the railway crossing in the Jurain area. Starting at 3:30 PM, trains on the Dhaka-Narayanganj route and those heading to Rajshahi and Khulna via the Padma Bridge were back in operation.The resumption was co

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has departed for the Armed Forces Day program at Senakunja, located in Dhaka Cantonment.On Thursday (November 21), at 3:30 PM, Khaleda Zia left her Gulshan residence, Firoza, to attend the ceremony. The information was confirmed by BNP Chairperson's Press Wing offic

Armed Forces Day is being celebrated across Bangladesh today, Thursday (November 21), with great enthusiasm and reverence. President and Commander-in-Chief Md. Sahabuddin and Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages to mark the occasion.The day commenced with special prayers a

Thousands of workers from Beximco Group and Hamim Group have blocked the Chandra-Nabinagar highway in Gazipur since Thursday morning (November 21), demanding unpaid wages and the fulfillment of a 12-point demand, respectively. The blockade has caused a complete halt to vehicular movement on the high

A violent clash broke out between students of Dhaka College and City College in Dhaka's Science Lab area on Wednesday afternoon, following the vandalism of a bus. At least four students from both colleges were injured in the altercation, which brought traffic in the area to a standstill.The clash be

A clash erupted between battery-powered rickshaw drivers and police in Dhaka today as drivers protested the ban on their vehicles, blocking roads and disrupting traffic. The incident, which took place at the Dayaganj intersection around midday, left two police officers injured.According to Md. Faruk

In response to the tragic death of Afsana Rachi, a marketing student at Jahangirnagar University (JU), the university administration has suspended four officials and announced the suspension of all classes and exams for a day. The incident occurred when a battery-operated rickshaw collided with the

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdullah Al Mamun was the supreme commander of the genocide carried out in July and August, according to Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The statement was made on Wednesday (November 20) during a hearing on charges of

On Tuesday morning, a group of Sadpanti supporters from the Tabligh Jamaat, demanding the participation of Indian Maulana Mohammad Saad Kandhalvi in the upcoming Ijtima, marched towards the residence of the Chief Advisor. The march, aimed at pressuring the authorities to allow Maulana Saad's presenc

The passing out parade for the 40th BCS (Police) batch Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) at the Bangladesh Police Academy has been postponed once again.The event, originally scheduled for November 24 in Sardah, Rajshahi, will no longer take place on that date. Additionally, the passing out

A devastating head-on collision between a bus and a pickup truck claimed four lives early Tuesday morning in Madhupur, Tangail. The accident occurred around 5 a.m. in front of the Malauri Government Primary School on the Tangail-Mymensingh highway.Although the identities of the deceased have yet to

Dhaka, 18 November: Twelve students of Government Titumir College have begun an indefinite hunger strike at the Secretariat, demanding the formation of a commission to convert Titumir College into a university. The students initiated their hunger strike on Monday evening, refusing to end it until th

Dhaka, November 18 – After briefly lifting their blockade, students of Titumir College resumed protests on the roads in front of their institution Monday evening, reigniting traffic disruptions in the capital’s Mohakhali area. The students are demanding the transformation of Titumir College into

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Police Reform Commission has recommended eliminating references to ‘political identity’ from police verification processes and urged efforts to ensure that law enforcement and all government departments remain free from political influence. This recommendation was made

Comilla, Bangladesh – In a solemn and historic effort, the remains of 24 Japanese soldiers buried in the Mainamati War Cemetery are being repatriated to Japan, 81 years after their deaths during World War II. A seven-member forensic team, including six Japanese and one American expert, began the d

In his address to the nation on Sunday evening, marking the 100th day of the Interim Government, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus assured that no family of the martyrs or injured individuals from the July uprising would be excluded from rehabilitation and care plans.While paying tribute to the count

On Monday, Mustafa Sarwar Faruki, the cultural affairs adviser to the interim government, will meet with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to discuss his future plans. During the meeting, Faruki is expected to outline his vision for the cultural sector and share his ideas on how to inject new e

In October, Bangladesh witnessed a grim tally of 405 road accidents across the country, resulting in the death of 377 individuals and leaving 415 injured, according to a report by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). The data, signed by BRTA Chairman Md. Yasin, was collected through its d

Students from Mohammadpur Residential School and College staged a protest on Mirpur Road in Dhaka, demanding admissions based on merit. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion on both sides of the road.According to police, the protest began around 10:30 a.m. when the students broke throug

Bangladesh has not received the anticipated support from its neighboring countries in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, remarked interim government Foreign Affairs Advisor Tawhid Hossain.Speaking at a conference hosted by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS) on Saturday (November 16) at Pan

In a tragic incident in Dhaka’s Pallabi area, a father allegedly killed his two young sons by slitting their throats before attempting to take his own life. The father, identified as Md. Ahad (40), has been hospitalized at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after being rescued by police.The victims, R

Panchagarh, known for experiencing winter earlier than other regions in Bangladesh, is now embracing the season, albeit a little late this year. For the past few days, light morning fog has been common, but this Saturday brought an unexpected blanket of dense fog across the district, leaving residen

A total of 254 people lost their lives in political violence across Bangladesh from January to September this year, according to a quarterly report released by human rights organization Odhikar. The report, shared with the media on Friday, highlights that 8,296 individuals were injured in such incid

The interim government of Bangladesh is moving forward with plans to introduce satellite internet services, a move expected to revolutionize the country’s data services. The country's mobile operators and other stakeholders have welcomed this initiative, viewing it as a way to bridge the digital d

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environmental Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that the use of burnt bricks in all government construction projects will be discontinued by 2025. In a recent interview, she stated, “Government offices have already been instructed to

Tensions have re-emerged at Kakrail’s Markaz Mosque in Dhaka as supporters of the Tabligh Jamaat's Saad and Jubair factions prepare for overlapping gatherings. Pro-Saad followers entered the mosque Friday morning after announcing plans to hold their religious activities there, prompting a heavy se

On Thursday, November 14, Asif Nazrul, a legal advisor, urged for a zero-tolerance approach toward extremism at an event held at the Judicial Administration Training Institute. The event was organized in memory of two district court judges, Jagannath Pare and Sohel Ahmed, who were victims of extremi

During a regular briefing on Thursday, November 14, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Toufiq Hasan announced that third-country nationals who are unable to obtain Indian visas in Delhi can now apply for them in Vietnam or Pakistan instead.Responding to questions from journalists about former Prime Minis

On Thursday at 4:30 PM, a protest was organized by Gono Odhikar Parishad's President Nurul Haque Nur, along with members of the Lawyers' Rights Council, at the premises of the High Court. The protest called for the resignation of Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam of the International Crimes Trib

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Choudhury expressed concern over constant negative portrayals of Bangladesh by Indian media. He specifically referenced recent remarks made by India’s “Republic Bangla” channel regarding the Chittagong Hill Tracts, confirming that the Banglad

The High Court has ruled that the immunity granted under the Quick Rental Power and Energy Supply Enhancement (Special Provisions) Act, 2010, is unconstitutional. The judgment follows a writ petition arguing that the government is repeatedly forced to raise electricity prices due to excessive costs

A massive fire broke out at a foam factory in the Sagorika area of Chattogram’s Pahartali on Wednesday, November 13. The blaze started around 4:20 p.m. near the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.Five units from the Fire Service worked to bring the fire under control, managing to do so after approximat

In Gazipur, garment workers lifted their 60-hour blockade on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway after assurances of overdue wage payments. The blockade, which began with demands for unpaid wages, was ended on Monday night (November 11) by workers from TNZ Garments.On Wednesday morning (November 13) around

Traffic halted on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, causing severe congestionIn Gazipur, garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway again on Wednesday, November 13, demanding their unpaid wages for October. The protest began at around 8:30 a.m. in the Gazipura area of Gazipur City Corporation, wit

For the past decade, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair has taken place at both the Bangla Academy grounds and Suhrawardy Udyan. However, the upcoming book fair in 2025 will not be held at Suhrawardy Udyan, as the Ministry of Housing and Public Works has not allocated the venue for the event.In a letter sen

The admission application process for students up to Grade 9 in government and private schools has started today, Tuesday. From 11 a.m., students can submit applications online, with the deadline set for 5 p.m. on November 30. Admissions will be finalized through a digital lottery system after the a

BNP Announces Decision to Forbid Birthday Celebrations for Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman; Disciplinary Action Threatened for Non-ComplianceThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided not to hold any celebrations for its Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman’s upcoming birthday on November 2

Four men lost their lives in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, after being struck by a train on Monday evening, November 11. The tragic incident took place near Alaudddin Nagar Station, where the victims were sitting on the railway tracks, engaged in conversation.The deceased have been identified as Azizur Rahm

After a prolonged 52-hour blockade, the workers of TNZ Group in Gazipur lifted their protest on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway on Monday, following a tripartite meeting. The workers had been obstructing the highway since Saturday, but they withdrew the blockade at around 2:15 p.m. on Monday.Following

Gazipur Metropolitan Police advises alternate routes as 20-kilometer congestion disrupts Dhaka-Mymensingh and Dhaka-Tangail highwaysFor the past 30 hours, workers of TNZ Group in Gazipur's Maleker Bari area have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in protest, demanding overdue wages. This blockade

Dhaka, November 10 - In a live video on Sunday morning, Hasnat Abdullah, convenor of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, challenged Awami League leaders to join street protests, even if only briefly. Awami League supporters had called for a gathering at Dhaka’s Zero Point to commemorate Noor

Dhaka, November 10 - Tensions flared on Sunday as BNP activists reportedly assaulted several individuals suspected of being Awami League supporters on Bangabandhu Avenue. According to Paltan Police Station, 17 people were detained between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The detentions come amid p

July Smriti Foundation Secretary Emphasizes Need for Student Union Elections to Foster New LeadershipSarjis Alam, General Secretary of the July Smriti Foundation and Coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, stressed the importance of sustaining the newfound freedom that thousands of

Employees of T & Z Apparel Ltd. demand payment of overdue wages, disrupting highway traffic as authorities attempt to resolve the issue.Workers of T & Z Apparel Ltd. in Gazipur's Maleker Bari area staged a demonstration on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on Saturday morning, blocking traffic an