Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJAN), is happy with the top court’s verdict which reinstate the caretaker government system. ”Today’s ruling by the Appellate Division will pave the way for fair and impartial elections.” Badiul Alam, one of the petitioners, said this while expressing reaction to media on Thursday soon after the judgement. The Appellate Division ...

A parked bud of Victor Classic was set on fire on the flyover loop opposite the Bangladesh Television (BTV) building in Rampura by unidentified miscreants on Wednesday night. The fire incident occurred around 10PM. Receiving information, two units of the Fire Service rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, said Fire Service duty officer Rakibul Hasan. He said, “We ...

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has declared the much-awaited verdict to abolish non-party caretaker government system for holding national elections is illegal. The top court now reinstated the caretaker government system in the constitution by announcing the 13th Amendment valid. A seven-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, delivered the judgement on Thursday (November ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the armed forces, police, and all law enforcement agencies to extend full support in ensuring that the national elections; scheduled for the first half of February, are held peacefully and in a festive atmosphere. “This is the time for the election. We are looking forward to it,” he said, stressing the need ...

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of former Islami Bank chairman Obaid Ullah Al Masud in a fraud case. The order was issued on Wednesday by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Foyez after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) produced him before the court and sought his detention. No bail petition was submitted on behalf of the accused. Earlier in ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed concern over the rising unrest in the country following the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict on crimes against humanity. Speaking at a book launch and documentary screening at Gulshan inDhaka on Wednesday, he said that certain groups appear to be deliberately diverting public attention to downplay the significance of the verdict. “While ...

Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of UK waters north of Scotland, reports AP. Defense Secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel had directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities. He described it as part of ...

In today’s fast-paced world, comfort and style go hand in hand-and sneakers have become the perfect balance of both. Once seen only as athletic footwear, sneakers have now evolved into a must-have fashion essential for girls and women of all ages. From casual hangouts to busy workdays, sneakers are the go-to choice that bring both confidence and comfort to every ...

Six more people died of dengue while 788 patients were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 349 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)., three deaths occurred in Rajshahi Division, two in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and one in Dhaka South City Corporation ...

Bangladesh received US$1.9 billion in remittances in the first 18 days of November, according to updated Bangladesh Bank data released on Wednesday. The inflow marks a 30.7% rise compared with the same period last year. From July to November 15, remittances totaled over $12.05 billion, reflecting 15.9% growth year-on-year in the first four and a half months of FY 2025–26. ...