Nobel Peace Prize laureate and economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been named in Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in the world. The prestigious US-based magazine recognised Dr. Yunus not only for his contributions to the economic sector but also for his role as a

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said that the nation is still seeking answers to the 2009 BDR carnage and emphasized that the investigation commission must uncover the truth behind the brutal killings. “The mystery must be solved. The commission has to succeed in its

Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed on Wednesday (April 16) expressed hope that the long-expected Supreme Court Secretariat would be established soon. He made the remark while speaking to reporters during a visit to the newly renovated infrastructures at the Supreme Court’s main

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said that the next general elections will be held between December 2025 and June 2026, in line with the pledge made by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. “Whatever anyone says, the polls will not be held after June,” Dr Nazrul told

Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch has arrived in Dhaka today (16 April) to attend a bilateral meeting with her Bangladeshi counterpart. Ishrat Jahan, Director General of the South Asia Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Pakistani diplomat on her

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Dhaka later this month, marking a significant diplomatic development between the two South Asian nations.  However, before Ishaq Dar’s arrival, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country.  According to a bulletin issued this noon, such weather is likely at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and at one

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Nicole Ann Chulick and Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and the Pacific Affairs Andrew R Herrup arrived in Dhaka on separate flights. Nicole Ann Chulik arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday

Two people were killed and another injured when a truck rammed into a stationary another truck in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali early Wednesday (April 16). The accident occurred around 4am on the Noakhali-Lakshmipur highway, in front of Jalal’s garage in the Nazirpur area. The

Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch is set to arrive in Dhaka today (16 April) to attend a bilateral meeting with her Bangladeshi counterpart. The Foreign Secretary-level talks will take place tomorrow (17 April) at the State Guest House Padma.  Bangladesh will be

Dhaka ranked 10th on the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 133 at 9:40am.  The capital’s air was classified as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” posing health risks to children, the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed officials to take all necessary steps to ensure that no sector of the country is negatively impacted following Bangladesh’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. “We have already made the decision

A case has been filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) accusing two individuals, including Meghna Group Chairman Mostafa Kamal, of allegedly encouraging and supporting the 2013 attacks on Hefazat-e-Islam members in Dhaka’s Motijheel area. The second accused is Tanvir

The government has decided to increase the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 14, setting the new retail price at Tk 189 per litre.  The price of loose soybean oil has been fixed at Tk 169 per litre, while palm oil will now cost Tk 149 per litre. The announcement was made on

National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued an order banning the import of yarn from India through land routes. However, in the issued order NBR said yarn can still be imported from India by other means such as sea and air. An order was published in this regard on Tuesday (April 15)

A 58-day government-imposed ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal begins at midnight tonight and will remain in effect until June 11, aiming to protect marine fish breeding and ensure sustainable production. The ban applies to all fishing vessels in coastal areas, including Bhola and

Two senior officials from the United States Department of State are set to visit Dhaka this week to discuss various issues including democratic reforms, human rights, and the situation in Myanmar. Nicole Ann Chulick, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, will

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today ordered the imprisonment of three former police officials in a genocide and crimes against humanity case involving the killing of six youths during the July-August 2024 mass uprising. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder,

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Narayanganj, Madaripur, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Feni, Khulna, Bagerhat and Patuakhali and the Chattogram Division's Sandwip and Sitakunda regions. "This heat wave might abate from some places

A Dhaka court has set May 21 as the new deadline for submitting the probe report in the high-profile murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.  This marks the 117th extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam