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9 former OCs now sent into retirement under Section 45

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The government has sent nine unarmed police inspectors, who had served as officers-in-charge (OC) of various police stations during the tenure of the previous government, into forced... Read More


JUCSU elections: Non-students ordered to leave halls by August 16

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- anticipated Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) elections, the university administration has directed all non-students to vacate residential halls by August... Read More


Treatment for intellectually disabled patients available in China

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Medical treatment for persons with intellectual disabilities is available at hospitals in China, said Shen Ling, Vice President of Kunming Tongren Hospital. She said Kunming Tongren... Read More


101st birth anniversary of legendary artist SM Sultan being celebrated

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Today (August 10) marks the 101st birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi artist SM Sultan, born on August 10, 1924 in Machimdia village of Narail, Bangladesh. The birth centenar... Read More


'Zero tax returns' illegal, may invite imprisonment: NBR

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday warned that filing so-called 'zero tax returns' is illegal under the Income Tax Act 2023 and may result in imprisonment for up to five y... Read More


We must guarantee complete security at all polling centres: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The interim government plans to procure at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for police to enhance security at voting booths during the general election in February as it wants to ensur... Read More


Russia, Ukraine stick to demands ahead of planned Putin-Trump summit

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Russia and Ukraine remain entrenched in their positions ahead of a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska, raising concerns ... Read More


242 companies get permission to import 5 lakh tonnes of rice

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- In a move to control rising rice prices and stabilise the market, the government has authorised 242 private companies to import a total of 5 lakh metric tonnes of rice, including bot... Read More


Youth shot while clinging to ledge: Arrest warrants issued against Ex-DMP Commissioner, 3 others

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants against four people, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, in connection wi... Read More


China ready to support Bangladesh in disaster management, relief

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed China's interest in cooperating across various areas of disaster management, reaffirming the country's readiness to assist Bang... Read More