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

Joint forces have arrested Kabirul Islam Shikder, former president of the Cumilla District Chhatra League and secretary for education and human resources of the Cumilla Metropolitan Awami League. Kotwali Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahinul Islam confirmed the matter on

A fire that was broke out at a tannery warehouse in the capital’s Hazaribagh area has been brought under control after nearly two and a half hours of efforts on Friday afternoon. The fire was contained at 4:45 pm with the efforts of 12 firefighting units, confirmed Md. Shahjahan

A top Bangladeshi military official is on a rare visit to Pakistan and visited the General Headquarters in (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday to hold meetings with Pakistan military leadership. Lt-Gen S M Kamr-ul-Hassan, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser, today emphasized the importance of adopting an 'eco-centric' approach to protect the environment at the 15th National Nature Summit 2025.  Speaking at the event's inaugural session at Notre Dame

A fire broke out at a tannery warehouse in the Hazaribagh market area of the capital on Friday afternoon.  The Fire Service received the report of the fire at 2:23 pm, and six firefighting units were dispatched to the scene to bring the blaze under control. Lima Khanam, duty

Mizoram police of India have arrested five people, including a top leader of the Myanmar-based separatist group Chin National Front (CNF), while smuggling a large cache of arms and ammunition into Bangladesh.  The recovered items include six AK-47 rifles, 10,050 rounds of

Three motorcyclists lost their lives in a road accident in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram on Friday (Jan 17).  The incident occurred around 3:00 am near Sufia Rastar Matha area on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. The deceased were identified as Rubel Barua (40), Sani Barua (40),

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts dry weather with a partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today.  The ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjacent areas, while a seasonal low lies over the