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BNP to observe seven-day mourning, janaza announcement later

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will observe a seven-day period of mourning following the death of its Chairperson and former

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia no more

BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia passed away while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early today.

8 int’l flights diverted amid dense fog in Dhaka

Eight inbound flights to Dhaka were diverted to alternate airports on Saturday as dense fog sharply reduced visibility at Hazrat

No one will be given safe exit, warns Inqilab Moncho; threatens to besiege Jamuna, parliament

Inqilab Moncho on Saturday warned that it may besiege the chief adviser’s official residence Jamuna and the Jatiya Sangsad complex

National Memorial area under tight security ahead of Tarique’s visit

Security arrangements have been tightened in and around the National Memorial in Savar ahead of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s

Christmas Day being celebrated across country

The Christmas Day commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ is being celebrated today with religious fervour and festivity across the

Jamaat Ameer welcomes Tarique Rahman on his return home

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman welcomed BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on his return to Bangladesh after 17 years in

Tarique Rahman reaches Evercare Hospital

more than 17 years in exile in the UK, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned home on Thursday morning. Tarique,

Govt affirms all cooperation centering Tarique Rahman’s return

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the government welcomes BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s scheduled homecoming on

Inqilab Mancha demands justice for Hadi murder within 30 working days

Inqilab Mancha issued another 24-hour ultimatum on Monday, placing three demands Inqilab Mancha has demanded that the murder of Sharif

Over 35,000 BNP men from Rajshahi travelling to Dhaka ahead of Tarique Rahman’s return

Bangladesh Railway is set to add several additonal coaches to regular Rajshahi-Dhaka trains More than 35,000 leaders, activists, and supporters

World Bank helps Bangladesh create economic opportunities for low-income youth

The World Bank approved $150.75 million to help Bangladesh scale up support to create employment, opportunities and for low-income youth

Dhaka air 2nd worst in world Wednesday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked second on the list of cities with the worst air quality

Delhi summons Bangladesh envoy amid growing tensions

Envoys were summoned for the second time amid strained ties following violent anti-India protests in Bangladesh Amid growing tensions between

Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury appointed 26th chief justice

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has appointed Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury of the Appellate Division as the 26th chief justice of Bangladesh.

VAT exemption on Metro Rail extended till June 2026

The government has extended the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on Metro Rail services until June 30, 2026, aiming to

Interim govt’s reforms come from BNP-31 point

As a step toward building a ‘New Bangladesh’ after the bloodstained July mass uprising, the reform of the country’s Constitution

Govt reduces customs duty on dates import ahead of Ramadan

The government has reduced the existing import duty on the import of dates by 40 percent to ensure adequate supply

At UN, Russia and China criticize US conduct toward Venezuela

Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN

Maximum security planned for Tarique Rahman’s homecoming tomorrow

The government has taken extensive security measures for the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who

Ministry produces 8 electoral songs for eight divs

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has produced eight songs for the country’s eight divisionsahead of the upcoming parliamentary election and

Russian drone and missile attack cuts power across Ukraine

Several Ukrainian regions suffered power cuts in frigid winter weather on Tuesday, after Russia launched its latest deadly large-scale attack

Journos to host conference against mob attacks next month

Journalists will host a mega conference in mid-January to announce a series of protest programmes against the recent vandalism of

10 special trains to run on occassion of Tarique Rahman’s homecoming

Bangladesh Railways will operate special train services on 10 routes on December 25 to facilitate travel for leaders, activists and

CA orders arrest of Shaheed Hadi’s killers, maintain law and order before polls

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed law enforcement agencies to swiftly arrest those involved in the killing of Osman

Mahfuz Anam: No Bangladesh media faced such arson attacks in 53 years

Stating that no media outlet in Bangladesh’s 53-year history had ever faced arson attacks like the recent ones, The Daily

Chief Adviser joins AK Khandkar’s janaza

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has joined the namaj-e-janaza of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Liberation War and

Shaheed Osman Hadi laid to rest beside Nat’l Poet Kazi Nazrul

Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, has been laid to eternal rest beside the grave of National Poet

‘Hadi, you’ll never be lost, will remain alive among us’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said martyr Sharif Osman Hadi would never be forgotten, stressing that he will

Attack on newspapers: Barrister Sara Hossain urges action against mob violence

Prominent citizens have expressed strong condemnation over the attacks on the offices of the country’s leading newspapers, The Daily Star