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Ishraque supporters declare Advisor Asif Mahmud 'unwelcome', lock Nagar Bhaban in protest

Dhaka, May 17 -- Supporters of the BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have declared Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain "unwelcome" at Nagar Bhaban, amid protests demanding he be handed over the mayoral offic... Read More


Third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport poised for launch this year

Dhaka, May 17 -- For the past two years, the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport has repeatedly been described as being in its "final stages", but the Civil Aviation Authority of Banglad... Read More


Ishraque's supporters circle back to Nagar Bhaban after police thwart march to Secretariat

Dhaka, May 17 -- Supporters of Ishraque Hossain have demonstrated in the Nagar Bhaban and Press Club areas, demanding that the BNP leader be handed over the responsibilities of the Dhaka South City Co... Read More


Eid bus tickets snapped up moments after sales open amid soaring demand

Dhaka, May 16 -- Bus tickets for homebound trips during this year's Eid-ul-Azha holidays have sold out within minutes of going on sale, according to bus operators. This year, holidaymakers have a tig... Read More


UN, Bangladesh extend development framework by one year

Dhaka, May 16 -- The United Nations (UN) has extended the duration of its Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Bangladesh by one year, pushing the timeframe to 2027. The decisio... Read More


DMP bans rallies, protests near chief justice's residence, Supreme Court, other key zones

Dhaka, May 16 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a fresh ban on all forms of public gatherings, protests, processions, and rallies in several areas including the official residence of ... Read More


Government writes to BTRC to take down Awami League website, social media accounts

Dhaka, May 15 -- The interim government has directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to block the Awami League's official website and social media accounts, along with th... Read More


3 arrested over DU student's murder are outsiders, police say

Dhaka, May 14 -- The three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Dhaka University student and Chhatra Dal leader Shahriar Alam Sammo are all outsiders, according to the authorities. Poli... Read More


High-level committee formed to investigate ex-president Hamid's departure from Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 11 -- A three-strong high-level committee has been formed to investigate former president Md Abdul Hamid's departure from Bangladesh via Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport. The panel,... Read More


Anti-Terrorism Act: provision to ban 'activities of entities' approved

Dhaka, May 11 -- The interim government has given both in-principle and final approval to the draft Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which includes a new provision to ban the activities of ... Read More