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Channel 24 MD AK Azad among 7 sued over alleged defamatory report

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- A former judge has filed a defamation case against seven people, including Channel 24 Managing Director AK Azad, accusing them of broadcasting false and defamatory news about him. T... Read More


State bears moral responsibility for citizens going off to fight another nation's war

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- BNP MP Rehana Akter Ranu on Monday urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure that no Bangladeshi citizen is lured into or used in foreign war zones, describing it as an ... Read More


16 students, teacher injured as lightning strikes school ground in Khagrachhari

Khagrachari, Nov. 10 -- Sixteen students and an assistant teacher of a primary school were injured after being panicked by the loud sound and flash of a lightning strike in Ramgarh upazila of Khagrach... Read More


Coast Guard rescues Chitra deer from poachers' snare in Sundarbans

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued a live Chitra deer from a poacher's snare in the Sundarbans on Monday afternoon. A Coast Guard team then administered medical treatment to it, befo... Read More


Tigers set 369 to win on day 5 of Sylhet Test by Windies

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Bangladesh need 369 runs to win the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet after the visitors declared their second innings on 398 for six on the final day on Monday. Bangladesh w... Read More


UNGA president outlines three priorities ahead of COP31

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- UN General Assembly President Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined three priorities for the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, focusing on clean energy transition, clima... Read More


JCD takes action against leaders in Savar, issues show-cause notices

Savar, Nov. 9 -- The Dhaka District North unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has temporarily relieved Arman Hossain Babu, president of its Savar municipal unit, of his duties over alleged negligen... Read More


DU admission tests to go ahead on dates announced earlier, despite UGC decision to hold coordinated

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to organise the 2026-27 academic session admission tests for public universities from February next year. However, despite the UGC's... Read More


Trade through Benapole land port suspended for Diwali

Benapole, Nov. 9 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole-Petrapole land port remained suspended on Monday due to Diwali (Kali Puja). However, loading, unloading and clearance of go... Read More


34 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj industrial areas

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- A total of 34 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in key industrial areas of Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to ensure overall security, maintain law... Read More