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Army disperses protesters attempting fresh vandalism at Dhanmondi 32

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The Army and police have blocked a group of people attempting to demolish the ruins of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence at Dhanmondi 32. Around 12 pm on Monday, two exc... Read More


It's an election to save the country, work with honesty: Prof Yunus urges DCs

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday instructed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to carry out their responsibilities with full honesty, impartiality and integrity in the upcomin... Read More


Land office signboard, rail line torched in Ctg

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- A land office signboard, a section of a highway, and a rail line in Chattogram have been hit by arson attacks. In the early hours of Monday, tree stumps and tyres were set on fire o... Read More


42 Indians Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Saudi bus-tanker collision

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a bus carrying them from Makkah to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker on Monday, causing a massive fire, media reports said... Read More


Swiss logistics giant to operate Pangaon Inland Container Terminal

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- MEDLOG, a Switzerland-based world leader in inland logistics, will to manage and operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT) near Dhaka for 22 years. A concession agreement... Read More


UN rights body regrets Hasina's death sentence, calls verdict important for victims

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The United Nations human rights body on Monday said they "regret" the imposition of the death penalty, which they oppose in all circumstances but described the verdict as an importan... Read More


Three workers burnt in shoe factory fire in Bangshal

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Three workers sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in the Bangshal area of Dhaka early Monday. The incident occurred around 1:40 am at the factory locate... Read More


As Mamdani rises, Bangladeshi diaspora shines in America

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- When Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Socialist steps before a crowd in Queens-microphone in hand, voice steady-the moment feels bigger than a rally. Behind him stand t... Read More


Political parties say EC lacks resolve, independence to deliver credible polls

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Political parties taking part in the Election Commission's ongoing dialogues have delivered a blunt warning: without independence and resolve, the commission cannot hope to deliver a... Read More


Dhaka under security blanket as ICT set to deliver verdict in Hasina's case today

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Dhaka remained under a stringent security blanket on Monday as law enforcement agencies intensified vigilance ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict in a case again... Read More