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Jamaat's push for PR system is a strategic masquerade, says NCP's Nahid

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The National Citizen Party Convenor Nahid Islam has denounced the Jamaat-e-Islami's demand for general elections under proportional representation (PR) system as a deliberate "politi... Read More


Bangladesh records one dengue death, 950 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Over the past 24 hours, dengue has claimed one more life in Bangladesh, raising this year's death toll to 245, while 950 people have been admitted to hospitals around the country. T... Read More


bdnews24.com turns 19 with a pledge to double down on integrity, independence in journalism

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- From a new recruit who joined only days ago to veteran journalists who stood at the starting line in October 2006-- everyone arrived for the same reason: to celebrate. Some came wit... Read More


NCP refuses to accept election symbol 'imposed' by EC

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have said they will not accept any election symbol "imposed" on them by the Election Commission (EC), reiterating their demand to retain t... Read More


Airport engulfed in flames: Questions mount over security, accountability, compensation

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A minor spark escalated into a catastrophic blaze, consuming most of the goods stored at Shahjalal International Airport's import cargo complex in Dhaka. After burning fiercely for ... Read More


Aviation advisor irked by 'sabotage or accident' query after Dhaka airport fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has reacted sharply when asked whether the fire at Shahjalal International Airport's import cargo complex was an act of sabotag... Read More


NCP's Nahid visits 'July Warrior' Atiqul, who lost his arm

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has visited Atiqul Islam, a "July warrior" who was injured during a protest ahead of the July Charter signing ceremony. Nahid went ... Read More


NCP's Nahid visits July activist Atiqul, who lost his arm

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has visited Atiqul Islam, a July activist who was injured during a protest ahead of the July Charter signing ceremony. Nahid went t... Read More


Precious time lost? 15-minute gap in official accounts over Shahjalal airport fire response delay

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A 15-minute gap has emerged between the civil aviation ministry and Fire Service accounts on when the fire began at the Cargo Village of Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Cl... Read More


CAO promises 'swift' action if fire incident is act of sabotage

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has said security agencies are conducting "thorough" investigations into the recent fire incidents amid growing public concern over a series of blaze... Read More