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Jail denies media claims on ex-minister's death

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh Jail authorities have refuted the social media claims that former industries minister and jail inmate Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun was kept in handcuffs on his deathbed, term... Read More


No Evidence of Rape Found in Khagrachhari Schoolgirl, Say Doctors

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- No signs of rape were found in the health examination of a teenage schoolgirl from the Marma community in Khagrachhari. The medical report indicated that all 10 indicators tested for ... Read More


Alia Madrasah ground to be returned to authorities: CR Abrar

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today said that the ground of Government Madrasah-e-Alia in Dhaka's Bakshibazar area, previously occupied during the tenure of the fo... Read More


Air Chief leaves for Turkey on official visit

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day official visit to Turkey at the invitation of the Commander of the Turkish Air Force. Accordi... Read More


Myanmar's footage being used to mislead people in Khagrachari: Rumor Scanner

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Rumor Scanner, one of the fact-check platforms in the country, has identified false photos being used to mislead people amid recent Khagrachari tensions. Rumor Scanner investigation ... Read More


200 birds killed in Gazipur market fire

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- At least 200 birds of various species were killed in a fire that broke out at Kapasia Bazar in Gazipur district on Wednesday. Mahfuz Islam, in-charge of Kapasia Fire Service, said th... Read More


No possibility of lifting ban on AL activities soon: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has denied the chance of lifting ban on activities of the fallen fascist Awami League soon. The adviser said while repla... Read More


Tarique Rahman extends Vijaya Dashami greetings to Hindu community

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today extended warm greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami, a major Hindu festival celebrated a... Read More


Bangladesh mission in Islamabad relocated

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in Pakistan has relocated its chancery to a new location within the diplomatic enclave in Islamabad today. All services previously offered by the High ... Read More


US government shutdown threatens jobs, travel, national parks, and public services

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- The US federal government has shut down after lawmakers from both parties failed to reach a budget agreement, threatening widespread disruptions across the country. The impasse affect... Read More