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Dhaka College students opposing central university block Science Lab intersection

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A group of Dhaka College students have blocked the Science Laboratory intersection to press for the repeal of the Dhaka Central University ordinance. New Market Police Station chief ... Read More


Modi extends recovery wishes, pledges possible support to Khaleda

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his wishes for the swift recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. In a post on X on Monday, he wrote: "Deeply concerned to learn abou... Read More


Khaleda Zia declared a 'Very Very Important Person', now eligible for SSF protection

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The interim administration has officially declared BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia a Very Very Important Person (VVIP), paving the way for potential state security coverage under the Spec... Read More


Government appoints new UNOs in 77 Upazilas

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- As part of the administrative reshuffle before the announcement of the national election schedule, new Upazila administrators (UNO) have been appointed in 77 Upazilas across Banglades... Read More


CNG autorickshaw driver shot dead in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A CNG-powered autorickshaw driver has been shot dead in Dhaka's Jurain. The man, identified only as Bappa, 30, was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 7pm on Monday with a... Read More


Jamaat explains women's reduced working hours plan, BNP challenges gender assumptions

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka Metropolitan South Secretary Shafiqul Islam Masud has said the proposal to reduce women's daily working hours to five is intended to "respect them". He sa... Read More


EC extends postal voting registration deadline for general election

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Election Commission has extended the deadline for postal voting registration by a week. On Sunday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said Bangladeshi expatriates would have until Dec 25 ... Read More


ACC to open probe into former chief Iqbal Mahmood

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against its former chairman Iqbal Mahmood. The investigation will cover allegations of bribery, abuse of p... Read More


Tarique Rahman will return home when 'the time is right', says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has hit out at speculation over why BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has not returned home despite his mother and former prime minister Khaleda Zia's ailing ... Read More


Commission uncovers evidence suggesting 'Indian involvement' in the planning of Pilkhana killings

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The head of the National Independent Inquiry Commission, retired major general ALM Fazlur Rahman has said evidence points to "Indian involvement" in the conspiracy behind the 2009 Pil... Read More