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Bangladesh child injured by gunfire from Myanmar dies

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A child from Teknaf who was seriously injured by gunfire originating from Myanmar has died under hospital care. Huzaifa Sultana Afnan suffered a critical head injury in the incident ... Read More


Low turnout expected as only 7% of inmates opt for postal voting before Feb 12 polls

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Only about seven percent of inmates in the country's prisons have shown interest in voting by postal ballot in the upcoming election. According to data from the Prisons Department, 5... Read More


bdnews24's Mostafigur wins top prize in 'Echoes of the Earth' photography competition

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Photojournalist Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman, head of news photography at bdnews24.com, has won the first prize in the energy category of the "Echoes of the Earth: Photography for the P... Read More


Chittagong Port Authority writes to ACC to probe assets of 15 protesting staff members

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Chittagong Port Authority has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an investigation into the movable and immovable assets of 15 workers involved in protests ... Read More


DUCSU suspends 'mass gathering' after request from Inqilab Moncho

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has suspended its scheduled "mass gathering" following a direct request from Inqilab Moncho as clashes with police continue to roc... Read More


BNP promises to build apolitical, robust military to strengthen defence

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to develop a "politics-free, professional, and strong" armed force if his party wins the parliamentary elections and forms the government. On ... Read More


Journalist, TV commentator Zakaria Kajal dies at 67

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Veteran journalist and television commentator Zakaria Kajal has died just a day before his younger daughter's wedding reception. The 67-year-old breathed his last at Anwer Khan Moder... Read More


Tarique pledges to prioritise 'sovereignty, citizens' welfare' while fostering global partnerships

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has promised to conduct foreign policy prioritising the "interests of the country and its people" if his party wins the parliamentary elections and forms a... Read More


Zaima Rahman takes 'strategic' reins of BNP campaign, hints at future leadership role

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Speculation has grown over Zaima Zarnaz Rahman's entry into politics following her return to Bangladesh with her father, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. After spending many of her forma... Read More


Inqilab Moncho protesters clear Shahbagh after Jaber's announcement

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Activists of Inqilab Moncho have cleared the Shahbagh intersection blockade, ending the demonstration staged after clashes with police outside the chief advisor's official residence. ... Read More