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Chinese visa office in Dhaka to remain closed from Oct 1-8

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The Chinese visa office in Dhaka will be closed for eight days from Oct 1-8. The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka shared the information in a post on its Facebook page, reports bdnews24.co... Read More


Japan won't recognise Palestinian state given US ties

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for now, a decision likely taken to maintain relations with the United States and to avoid a hardening of Israel's attitude, the Asahi n... Read More


Iran executes man for spying for Israel

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, according to a report from state media on Wednesday that identified him as Babak Shahbazi. Entangled in a decades-long shadow war ... Read More


Light to moderate rain, thundershowers likely

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places... Read More


Polytechnic students block Sat Rasta intersection

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Polytechnic institute and technical students have once again taken to the streets to press for seven demands, blocking traffic at the busy Sat Rasta intersection and nearby roads in... Read More


Robi Axiata wins BBR Corporate Award 2025 for excellence in telecom

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Robi Axiata PLC has been awarded the BBR Corporate Award 2025 in the Telecommunications category, recognising its outstanding contribution, competence, and excellence in the industr... Read More


Teesta water flows above danger level

Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- The Teesta River has swollen due to upstream runoff and persistent heavy rain, causing the water level to pass the danger line and causing waterlogging in low-lying parts of the Lal... Read More


Govt mulls shorter term for life sentences

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The government is considering legal reforms that would shorten the term of life imprisonment, according to Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Speaking after a meeting at the hom... Read More


Two dead after buses collide in Mymensingh

Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- At least two people were killed and 10 others injured after a head-on collision between two buses at the Bhoradoba area in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on Saturday. The accident t... Read More


30 injured in clash over Tk 40 in Habiganj

Dhaka, Sept. 12 -- At least 30 people were injured in a clash triggered by a dispute over Tk 40 at Azmiriganj upazila in Habiganj on Thursday. The clash broke out around 11:30am and continued until 1... Read More