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Depression over Bay of Bengal deepens, may turn into cyclone within 24 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- A low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warning that it could develop into ... Read More


CPB calls for resignation of 'party-affiliated figures' from interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The Communist Party of Bangladesh has called for the immediate reconstitution of the interim government into a "fully non-partisan form", urging the resignation of all "party-affilia... Read More


Democratic Cultural Unity demands Amar Ekushey Book Fair in February

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Maulana Bhashani Parishad General Secretary Harun Ur Rashid has said the Amar Ekushey Book Fair should be held in February to uphold tradition, and if necessary, the fair could be or... Read More


Consensus Commission meets with NCP over July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) is holding talks with the National Consensus Commission to discuss multiple aspects of the July Charter, including its implementation method and lega... Read More


Consensus Commission says July Charter plan ready for submission 'soon'

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Consensus Commission has said recommendations on the methods and process for implementing the July Charter will be submitted to the government "very soon". The announce... Read More


Bangladesh on alert as Bay depression brews into possible Cyclone 'Montha' Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warning it may develop into a cyclone by Sunday. The system has rem... Read More


About 425,000 applications submitted for answer sheet re-evaluation of HSC and equivalent exams

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Nearly 226,561 candidates have applied for re-evaluation of around 428,000 answer scripts of Higher Secondary certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams across 11 education boards, citin... Read More


Mahfuj warns 'everyone is eager for conflict', says religious angle could 'worsen' situation

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has warned that Bangladesh is heading toward conflict within the next few months, saying "everyone is waiting for it to happen". Speaking at a nation... Read More


Fakhrul questions legality of Nizami, Quasem, Salauddin Quader's death sentences

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed the ousted Awami League government handed down death sentences in "false" cases against two Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and ... Read More


MPO teachers hold Saturday classes nationwide to compensate students for lost lessons

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Following a strike demanding the nationalisation of private schools and colleges, several MPO-listed education institutions are holding classes on Saturday to make up for students' l... Read More