Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), vowing continued support to enhance its capabilities in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and independence. Addressing a military exercise at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker, Prof Yunus highlighted the importance of patriotism and professionalism in building a secure and progressive Bangladesh. He called on Air ...

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday said they are working to ensure that the next Bangladesh Parliament will provide comprehensive democratic oversight and accountability in relation to the country’s finances. Speaking at a high-level event in Dhaka to highlight its support to Bangladesh on Public Financial Management (PFM), he reaffirmed the strength of the EU’s partnership ...

A Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Wednesday granted remand for three high-profile figures in connection with separate murder cases stemming from anti-discrimination protests in the capital. Former adviser to Sheikh Hasina, Salman F Rahman, ex-law minister Anisul Huq and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun have been placed on remand in different terms. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Atikur Rahman issued ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has handed over the keys of 300 houses among the flood affected people of four districts in the country. The houses, built under a special housing project for flood victims, were distributed among them in Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla and Chittagong districts. On behalf of the chief adviser, the deputy commissioners of the districts handed over ...

Chief Adviser (CA) Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said that over the past 15 years, Bangladesh police force was politicized and used as a partisan tool, resulting in widespread public resentment. He made the remarks on Tuesday while inaugurating Police Week 2025 at Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Dhaka’s Rajarbagh. “Over the last 15 years, police were turned into a political force,” ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, on Tuesday said that Bangladesh must be a country for people of all faiths. “Religion belongs to individuals, but the country belongs to all of us,” he stated. “We want Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians to live in dignity and peace. There should be no concept of ‘minority’ in Bangladesh.” He made the remarks ...

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called on Tuesday morning to the blaze on Aberdeen Place in Maida Vale, where an electrical transformer caught fire. Part of the roof of a nearby residential building has also caught ...

Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang, reports AP. No word was given on the cause of the fire, which broke out shortly after noon, but images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building. ...

Moulvibazar Sadar Police Station arrested seven individuals, including five alleged robbers from different places across Sylhet division. Based on information provided by arrested individuals, authorities recovered weapons, ammunition, cash and gold jewellery from multiple locations in Moulvibazar district. The arrested individuals are Md. Raihan Mia, 25, Akkul Mia alias Akul, 34, Md. Afaz Mia, 49, Md. Monor Mia, 55, Ashok ...

Abahani Limited clinched the prestigious Dhaka Premier League (DPL) title for the third straight time after thrashing archrivals Mohammedan by six wickets in the last match of the league at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Apart from securing the hat-trick, which was their third hat-trick in DPL history, Abahani sealed the trophy for the record 24th time. Mohammedan which ...