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Property dispute among sons delays father's funeral for 30 hours in Kurigram

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A family feud over property inheritance has delayed a father's funeral for nearly 30 hours in Kurigram's Nageshwari Upazila. The funeral was later held following a written agreement... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul calls for unity, transparency and accountability to build a successful Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co‑operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the need for collective efforts by individuals, society and the state ... Read More


NCP leader Nahid says BNP betrayed the reform process

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has accused the BNP of "betraying the reform process" by failing to take the oath of the Constitution Reform Council. He made the r... Read More


Trump congratulates Tarique, urges defence agreements and trade momentum

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has congratulated Tarique Rahman on his "historic election win" and his assumption of office as Bangladesh's new prime minister, voicing hopes for stronger ... Read More


BRAC Bank launches Visa Cashback credit card for everyday spending

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- BRAC Bank has launched the Visa Cashback credit card for customers across Bangladesh, offering cashback and instalment facilities on everyday spending. The card was debuted on Feb 1... Read More


Mehedul appointed as PM's PS, Sunny as APS

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Mehedul Islam, who previously served as a personal aide to the BNP chairman, has been appointed as the private secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Meanwhile, the BNP ch... Read More


Police 'chase down' Hero Alom for arrest over alleged rape

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Police have arrested popular content creator Ashraful Alom, widely known as Hero Alom, in connection with a rape case filed in Bogura. He was detained around 2pm on Thursday from a ... Read More


Chattogram begins citywide billboard removal, mayor says 'no pressure'

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Shahadat Hossain has launched an operation to remove illegal billboards, declaring that the port city will be cleared of all such structures. Durin... Read More


Chief Prosecutor Tajul says judicial process at ICT 'will continue'

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has reaffirmed that the tribunal's judicial proceedings will continue, regardless of the status of the current prosec... Read More


2 BNP leaders arrested over 'assault, looting, fraud' in Lakshmipur

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Two BNP leaders have been arrested in Lakshmipur's Raipur in connection with multiple cases of assault, looting and fraud, police said. After being arrested on Wednesday, they were ... Read More