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Bill placed in Parliament to strengthen anti-drug drives, expedite trial of narcotics crimes

Sangsad Bhaban, June 27 -- The Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was placed in Parliament on Saturday, proposing the establishment of separate tribunals for speedy trial of narcotics-related of... Read More


Dhaka's air quality remains moderate

, June 27 -- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked 32nd among the world's most polluted cities on Saturday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 67. According to the AQI scale, the city's ai... Read More


Police Headquarters refutes AL claims of several bodies in Turag

Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladesh Police on Saturday dismissed as false a social media claim that the bodies of several Awami League and Chhatra League leaders and activists had been found floating in the ... Read More


Dhaka high-rise building fire leaves 2 dead

, June 27 -- Two people were killed after a fire broke out at a high-rise building in Katabon area of Elephant Road in the capital early Saturday. The deceased were identified as Md Jony, 24, son of ... Read More


2 killed in fire at high-rise building in Dhaka

, June 27 -- Two people were killed after a fire broke out at a high-rise residential building in Katabon area of Elephant Road in the capital early Saturday. The identities of the deceased could not... Read More


BNP govt solved Rohingya crisis twice before, will do so again: FM

Dhaka, June 27 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Saturday expressed optimism that a solution to the Rohingya crisis would emerge in the coming days, noting that BNP governments had successfull... Read More


Urgent steps to be taken to resolve BUET hall crisis: Education Minister

Dhaka, June 27 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Saturday said the government will take urgent steps to resolve the accommodation crisis at the Bangladesh University of Engineering a... Read More


24-hour ferry service launched on Mongla River

Bagerhat, June 27 -- hour ferry service on the Mongla River was officially launched on Saturday to facilitate uninterrupted transportation for commuters and cargo in the Mongla port area. State Minis... Read More


Jamaat was born opposing Bangladesh, it is their character to oppose: Gayeshwar Chandra

Sangsad Bhaban, June 27 -- Ruling party lawmaker Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Saturday said Jamaat-e-Islami "was born out of opposition to Bangladesh and it is their character to oppose. "Jamaat was born... Read More


Cruelty to animal in Narsingdi: Action taken against accused following PM's directive

Dhaka, June 27 -- Legal action has been taken against those involved in the killing of a dog throwing it into a river with a brick tied around its neck in Narsingdi following Prime Minister Tarique Ra... Read More