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Depression forms over Bay, ports put on alert

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and could strengthen further into a cyclonic storm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological De... Read More


29 Gazipur factories declare holidays

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Authorities have announced holidays at 29 new garment factories in different areas of Gazipur, including Kaliakair, amid worker protests pushing for different demands, including a mi... Read More


Reserve Force SP Jahangir arrested over 'anti-state activities'

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A superintendent of police has been arrested in Chattogram on charges of involvement in "anti-state activities". He was arrested from the Police Officers' Mess of the city's Nasirab... Read More


SP Jahangir faces sedition charges

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A case has been filed in Chattogram against Jahangir Alam, a superintendent of police (SP)-ranked officer, on charges of "sedition and incitement to conspiracy". Speaking to journal... Read More


Young man dies in fire at Korail slum

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- A young man has been burnt to death in a fire in Dhaka's Korail slum. The incident occurred early on Sunday morning in the Paschimpara area of the T&T Colony. The deceased has been... Read More


Seven travel trends set to shape holidays in 2027

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Travellers are expected to seek more unusual, personal and shorter holiday experiences in 2027, with fantasy escapes, group retreats and nostalgia-led trips among seven emerging tren... Read More


56,000 HSC students forgo chance to retake exams

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- More than 56,000 students who failed one or two subjects in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations have let the deadline for supplementary exam ap... Read More


Garment owners discuss new wage proposal

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Factory owners have convened a meeting to decide on the new wage structure they will propose for readymade garment workers. The meeting began around 7pm on Sunday, according to a di... Read More


Tarique, Erdogan discussed defence industry ties: Kobir

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh and Turkiye have held "fruitful discussions" on investment in the country's defence industry, including a possible defence industrial park, State Minister for Foreign Affa... Read More


Jordan sentences 3 men over church attack

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Jordan's State Security Court sentenced three men to death on Sunday for carrying out an attack on a church in the southern governorate of Karak last month that killed nine people, t... Read More