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Son of Sardaar 2: Ajay Devgn's action comedy set for July 25 release

Dhaka, June 19 -- Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Son of Sardaar were in for a surprise as Ajay Devgn took to social media on Thursday to announce the release date of his upcoming action comedy... Read More


Murder accused escapes from police custody at Dhaka court

, June 19 -- An accused in a murder case escaped from police custody after physically assaulting a police constable at a Dhaka court premises on Thursday. The accused was Md Shariful Islam, son of Sh... Read More


21 individuals, institutions nominated for National Tree Plantation Award

, June 19 -- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has nominated 21 individuals and institutions in seven categories for the "National Tree Plantation Award 2024" in recognition of th... Read More


August 5 to be a public holiday to mark uprising day: Adviser Farooki

Dhaka, June 19 -- August 5 will now be a public holiday to honour Student-People's Uprising Day, Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference ... Read More


Sweden pledges extra $2.1mn as lifesaving aid, green return in Cox's Bazar

, June 19 -- Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks on Thursday announced an additional USD 2.1 million or Tk 25.7 crore to save lives and support the green return to Cox's Bazar. The contrib... Read More


EC gives nod to draft code banning posters in election campaigns

Dhaka, June 19 -- The Election Commission on Thursday approved in principle the draft of the Parliamentary Election Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2025, incorporating a provision... Read More


Police acted bravely in Fakirapool anti-narcotics drive: Home Adviser

, June 19 -- Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday praised the police for showing courage during an anti-narcotics operation in the capital's Fakirapool area where three suspe... Read More


No decision yet on Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Law Ministry

, June 19 -- The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has said there has been no formal decision yet regarding the formation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Bangladesh. In a... Read More


Galle Test: Nissanka guides Sri Lanka with a quick ton

, June 19 -- Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka quickly brought up a century in the Galle Test, leading his team's strong reply to Bangladesh's first innings total of 495. His hundred powered Sri Lanka... Read More


No evidence Iran is actively pursuing nuclear weapons: IAEA chief

Dhaka, June 19 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has said there is no indication that Iran is currently working on building nuclear weapons. In an exclusive... Read More