Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that 123 organisations have blocked 1,604 roads in and around Dhaka since the interim government took charge. He made this remark while talking reporters on Sunday after a meeting at the Secretariat. ”We requested everyone not to hold protest blocking roads, it creates immense sufferings for commuters. A major ...

Bangladesh outclassed Netherlands in first match of three match series, showcasing their superiority in both batting and bowling. The Tigers cruised to a comprehensive 8-wicket win, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Batting first after losing the toss, the Netherlands posted a modest total of 136 runs, losing 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Teja top-scored for the ...

When I entered Ciao, I had no special expectations from it. Just like other restaurants in the Gulshan-Banani area, I thought the food would just be subpar and overpriced, with the experience skewed mainly by the posh interiors. But the moment I took my first bite, I realised I was in for a truly special experience. Ciao and Dessert Boutique ...

Kanaighat Correspondent : A Bangladeshi was killed in firing by Indian BSF at Dona border in Kanaighat, Sylhet. The incident took place around noon on Friday (August 29). It is learnt that the body was lying inside India till the time of writing this report at 1:30 pm on Saturday (August 30). The deceased youth has been identified as Abdur ...

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has inquired about the treatment and health condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. Dr Yunus called Nur, who is undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, at 1PM on Saturday. He then assured a fair investigation into the incident that took place on Friday night. Abu Hanif, a senior council member and ...

Bangladesh should stop serving as a lobbyist for foreign countries in the healthcare sector, said Dr AM Shamim, LabAid Group founder and managing director. He also stressed the need for greater recognition of private hospitals and clinics that serve the majority of patients in the country. Dr Shamim made the remarks at an event titled Bangladesh Health Conclave 2025: Improved ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has condemned attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. He urged the government to launch a legal investigation into the violent incident. Tarique Rahman also extended his heartfelt wishes for Nur’s swift recovery in a post on his verified Facebook page at 2:45AM on Friday. The BNP acting chairman said ...

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday said a violent clash took place between activists of two political parties in Kakrail, Dhaka, creating unrest in the area. According to ISPR, the incident occurred around 8PM, leaving several people injured and the army and police were deployed to control the situation. Initially, the police tried to manage the crowd, but the ...

One motorcyclist was killed and five others injured in a collision between a bus and two motorcycles on the Sylhet-Tamabil highway in Sari Ghat area of Jaintiapur upazila in Sylhet district on Friday evening. The deceased was identified as Talha, 17, son of Tajuddin of Kanjorgram village. The injured individuals are Shakil, 20, Juned Ahmed, 18, Shahriar, 20, Ibrahim Ahmed, ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Indian authorities have expelled scores of ethnic Rohingya refugees to Bangladesh and Myanmar without rights protections since May 2025. Authorities have arbitrarily detained several hundred more, mistreating some of them, said the New York-based rights body on August 29. In May, states in India governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) initiated a ...