BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon the interim government to create an atmosphere for the next general election in the country as quickly as possible. He also strongly criticised the remarks of an adviser for his remarks that “politicians have become a little bit intolerant to go to power.” Mirza Fakhrul was speaking at a discussion ...

In response to recent reports suggesting a payment deadline for Bangladesh, Adani Group clarified on Sunday that it has not demanded full payment of outstanding dues within a seven-day period. Instead, the group emphasized its ongoing cooperation with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to address and resolve any issues related to payments, according to a statement from its PR ...

Six individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of murdering in Balaganj upazila in Sylhet on 2006. The verdict was delivered by Judge Shayla Sharmin of Sylhet Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-4 on Sunday. Additionally, one accused received a one-year sentence, while five others were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The six who received life sentences were ...

A court on Sunday sent former agriculture minister Md Abdus Shahid to jail in a case filed over the murder of bus driver Alamgir Hossain during the student-led mass uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed the order as police produced Shahid before the court after the end of his four-day remand in the case and pleaded to keep him ...

A Chinese company ‘Xingchen Textile Co Ltd’ is set to invest US$ 35.03 million to establish a textile industry in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ). The company will produce 20,000 metric tons of yarn and 12,000 metric tons of woven fabrics annually by recycling garment wastage, commonly known as ‘Jhut’, said a press release. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones ...

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has said various forms of misinformation are being spread regarding the HPV vaccine administered for cervical cancer prevention. “There is always some misinformation. When we were working on family planning and diarrhoea, there was misinformation then as well. The power to counter misinformation lies in raising awareness among people,” the adviser said while speaking to journalists ...

Asraful Arafin, a lawyer of London’s 3 Bolt Court Chambers, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague accusing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the ministers of her government and its associated state actors of crimes against humanity. The complaint was filed in the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 28th October 2024 under Article 15 ...

In a move to support vulnerable citizens and combat black market activities, Mohammad Mohsin Mia Madhu, former mayor of Sreemangal and ex-president of the local BNP, has opened no-profit shop named ” Lemon Fresh Meat” in the New Market area, where chickens and eggs will be sold at original farm prices without profit. The official launch of the no-profit shop ...

Six Seasons Hotel is excited to announce the BBQ buffet dinner – Chinese special at its stunning rooftop restaurant, Sky Pool. This exclusive dining experience, complete with panoramic lake views, will be available until October 31. Perfect for those seeking the best buffet in Gulshan, this dinner also includes an incredible buy one get three  offer for selected bank cardholders, ...

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday acquitted seven pro-BNP lawyers from contempt of court charge. A four-member Appellate Division bench, headed by chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, passed this order. Meanwhile, the court fined petitioner SC lawyer Nazmul Huda Tk 1 lakh as he was not present in the court. This money will have to be donated to ...