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Man to die for killing wife in Dhaka

, Feb. 25 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday convicted a man and sentenced him to death for killing his wife in 2012. Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Shahidul Islam handed down the punishm... Read More


Editors' Council urges govt to drop harassment cases against journalists

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Editors' Council on Wednesday urged the government to withdraw false and harassing cases filed against journalists. In a statement, the council said that since August 5, 2024, m... Read More


Governor change at central bank part of wider administrative reshuffle: Minister Khosru

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said the change in the governorship of Bangladesh Bank was part of a broader administrative reshuffle undertaken by the new... Read More


Voter Day to be observed in Bangladesh on March 2

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Election Commission will observe the National Voter Day 2026 on March 2 (Monday) with the theme of 'Empowered Voters, Liberated Democracy' in Bangladesh. The 8th national voter ... Read More


Pilkhana carnage was an attempt to undermine Bangladesh's sovereignty: PM

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, in which 57 army officers were killed, was a sinister attempt to undermine Bangladesh's sovereignty. "The... Read More


Deadly flames from silent leaks across Bangladesh raise alarm

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- In just three days, a string of suspected gas leak fires across at least four districts, including Chattogram, has exposed the alarming vulnerability of urban households, leaving fiv... Read More


Free voting, acceptance of results key achievements of election: SHUJAN

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The most notable achievement of the recent parliamentary election was that voters were able to cast their ballots freely and that political parties accepted the results, said Badiul ... Read More


PM adorns new IGP with rank badge

, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday formally adorned the rank badge on newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir at his office in the Cabinet Division ... Read More


Decision on US tariffs, trade deal after review: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will take a decision on the United States' reciprocal tariffs and the bilateral trade agreement after revi... Read More


Bangladesh seeks more Chinese investments, security cooperation

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday called on Chinese investors to increase their presence in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of security and stability in attracting foreig... Read More