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3 districts get new DCs ahead of election

, Aug. 25 -- The government has appointed deputy commissioners (DCs) in Patuakhali, Meherpur and Netrakona districts ahead of the national election. The Public Administration Ministry issued separate... Read More


Protesters demand expulsion, arrest of BNP adviser Fazlur Rahman

, Aug. 25 -- A group of people staged a sit-in in front of BNP Chairperson's adviser Fazlur Rahman's Segunbagicha residence on Monday, demanding his expulsion from the party and arrest over what they ... Read More


Eight years on, Rohingyas' presence leaves locals feeling exiled at home

, Aug. 25 -- Around five lakh residents of Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas in Cox's Bazar have been facing humanitarian and security-related challenges for the last eight years as more than 13 lakh displac... Read More


Trucker stabbed to death 'by muggers' in Savar

Savar, Aug. 25 -- A trucker was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Bishmail area of Savar early Monday. The deceased was identified as Shamim, driver of a cement company... Read More


Malaysia dismisses claim of 10,000 Bangladeshi students getting 'graduate pass'

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Malaysian Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has rejected as false and baseless a claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia would be granted a "graduat... Read More


Diplomatic Missions seek inclusive engagement for Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Diplomatic Missions in Dhaka on Monday stressed the importance of ensuring meaningful engagement and inclusive representation of Rohingyas to make empowered decisions and enable them... Read More


Bangladesh announces rewards for information on looted weapons

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The government has announced cash rewards for information leading to the recovery of weapons looted from law enforcement agencies. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam C... Read More


Worker dies falling off high-rise in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- A worker died after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Meradia under Rampura Police Station on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Shariful Islam, 35, son of Moy... Read More


So far 25 lakh cubic feet of looted stones seized in Companiganj

Sylhet, Aug. 25 -- The upazila administration has seized approximately 25 lakh cubic feet of illegally extracted stones in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet. As of Sunday, around 12 lakh cubic feet of th... Read More


3 suspected AL men detained during sudden rally in Gulistan

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Police have detained three activists of Bangladesh Awami League after they suddenly held a procession in the Gulistan area of the capital on Sunday evening. Motijheel Zone Assistant... Read More