BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has criticized the interim government for failing to protect lives and property, questioning whether certain quarters within the administration are tacitly supporting violence and mob unrest. Speaking virtually on Saturday from London at a discussion in Dhaka with families of those killed in July uprising, Tarique Rahman asked, “Why is the government failing to ensure ...

President of Jubo Dal Abdul Monayem Munna has alleged that a political party is deliberately engaged in spreading propaganda against the Jubo Dal being envious with its popularity among youths. He expressed deep concern over the recent violence and law and order situation in the country. Abdul Monayem, at a press conference at the party’s central office at Nayapaltan on ...

‘Extramarital affair’ was behind the fake bomb threat news on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Dhaka-Kathmandu flight. Three persons, so far, been arrested over the incident. They are Imran, his friend Imon’s wife Tahmina and Imon’s wife Rasheda Begum. RAB said family issue involved in this incident. Mother made a phone call and informed a false news of bomb hoax inside ...

Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, marking Bangladesh as his first official tour in the new role. During his four-day official visit, Zutt is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur, and ...

A Bangladeshi national named Shafiqul Islam, 45, has been shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Doarabazar border in Sunamganj. The BSF opened fire, targeting alleged cattle smugglers. Shafiqul hailed from Bhanga Para village under Laxmipur union of the upazila. The incident took place at around 1am on Saturday. Lieutenant Colonel Zakaria Kadir, commanding officer of Sunamganj ...

Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday, reports AP. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, also indicated that both pilots were confused over the change ...

Bangladesh kicked off their SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship campaign in spectacular fashion, thrashing Sri Lanka 9-1 in their opening match at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka. The victory was highlighted by a stunning hat-trick from forward Mosammat Sagarika, as the hosts overwhelmed their opponents with pace, precision and relentless attacking football. Head coach Peter Butler named eight players from recent ...

 Sunamganj Correspondent : In Sunamganj-1 constituency, prospective candidates from the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are intensifying their grassroots campaigns ahead of the country’s next parliamentary election, tentatively expected by February 2026. The surge in political activity follows reports of a meeting in London between interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, which has strengthened speculation ...

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has assured that the brutal killing of a scrap metal trader in the capital’s Mitford area will be swiftly and firmly dealt with under the Speedy Trial Tribunal. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Dr. Nazrul stated, “The government is committed to ensuring a speedy trial for Mitford murder. ...

Saima Wazed Putul, the regional director of the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), has been placed on indefinite leave from July 11, months after Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed cases accusing her of fraud, forgery, and abuse of power. According to a report by Health Policy Watch, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus informed staff via a ...