All News
4 more prosecutors including acting Chief Prosecutor resign
10:23 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFour more prosecutors, including the acting Chief Prosecutor, have resigned from their respective posts at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Biden quitting presidential race a ‘coup’, says Trump
09:44 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayDonald Trump called Joe Biden’s decision to quit the presidential race a “coup of a president of the United States” in a talk with Elon Musk that finally went ahead after a “massive” cyber attack.
US denies involvement in ousting Sheikh Hasina
08:55 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayThe United States had no role in ousting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who recently quit her position and fled the country, the White House said on Monday, calling allegations of US interference "simply false."
4 justices appointed to Appellate Division
08:40 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayFour High Court justices have been appointed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. They are Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Syed Mohammad Ziaul Karim, Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice SM Emdadul Haque.
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
08:16 AM, 13 Aug 2024 TuesdayUkraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.
Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
09:52 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayPresident Vladimir Putin ordered his army on Monday to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting...
Ali Imam Majumder appointed as special assistant to chief adviser
08:57 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayFormer Cabinet secretary Ali Imam Majumder has been appointed as the special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Monday...
Former Justice Manik apologizes to talkshow anchor Deepti
08:51 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayFormer Justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik has apologised for addressing presenter Deepti Chowdhury as "Razakar's child" and for his inappropriate behavior during a talk show on the quota reform movement...
Bank accounts of Arafat, wife frozen
07:52 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has asked all the banks to freeze the accounts of former State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat and his wife...
Food inflation hits record 14.10% amid student protests
07:17 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe country's food inflation rate soared to an all-time high of 14.10% in July, driven by the student protests demanding the abolition of quotas in government jobs.
Interim govt to focus on projects of public importance
07:06 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayIn response to the ongoing economic crisis, the interim government is expected to cancel projects initiated by the previous government that were politically motivated or aimed at garnering votes.
HC asks not to collect toll from ambulance
06:55 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe High Court has asked the authorities concerned not to collect toll from ambulance on the roads, highways, flyovers, tunnels, ferries and expressways...
15,000 goods-laden containers await export
06:22 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe student protests and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led government have brought Bangladesh's import and export activities to a standstill, with an unusual number of export goods-laden containers stuck in depots for the past few days...
Shakib's selection was based solely on his performance: Ashraf
06:12 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayGazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, the chairman of the national team selection panel, clarified that Shakib Al Hasan's performance and experience were considered in his selection for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan...
Students rally seeking trial for Hasina, ban on 'evil politics'
05:29 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayThe Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has launched a protest march and rally at Dhaka University, calling for the trial of Sheikh Hasina and a ban on 'evil politics' masquerading as student politics in educational institutions.
Home ministry to propose 3-day Durga Puja holiday
05:03 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayBrigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain, the interim government’s adviser for home affairs, announced plans to recommend a three-day holiday for Durga Puja.
Yunus’ in-laws for stronger Indo-Bangla ties, easier visa process
04:46 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayAs Bangladesh gradually stabilises following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid a student uprising, the country is witnessing significant changes...
Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says
04:39 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayFormer England batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said...
Tk 92,261cr vanished in 24 financial scams over 15 years: CPD
04:17 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayBetween 2008 and 2023, Bangladesh witnessed at least 24 major financial scams, resulting in a loss of Tk 92,261 crore—equivalent to 12 per cent of the previous fiscal year's budget.
KUET VC, pro VC resign
04:08 PM, 12 Aug 2024 MondayKhulna University of Engineering and Technology vice-chancellor professor Dr Mihir Ranjan Halder and pro vice chancellor prof Dr Sobhan Mia resigned...