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Chhatra Shakti holds torch procession on eve of Hasina's verdict

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, formerly Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (BGCS), brought out a torchlight procession on Saturday evening ahead of the verdict in the cases against forme... Read More


Pre-election dialogue: Parties emphasise EC being bold, neutral and strict on C-o-C

, Nov. 16 -- Political parties participating in Sunday's electoral dialogue, urged the Election Commission (EC) to strictly uphold neutrality, to be bold and remain uncompromising on enforcement of el... Read More


New police commissioner for Gazipur Met Police; new SPs in 6 districts

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The government made some important new postings on the police, including a new commissioner for one of the largest and most critical police forces in the country - the Gazipur Metrop... Read More


Workshop renews push for dedicated aquaculture policy

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The future of Bangladesh's fast-growing aquaculture sector came under sharp focus on Sunday as policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and farmers gathered at Sheraton Dhaka for... Read More


DMP chief orders use of firearms to stop arson attacks in Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Sunday instructed police personnel to open fire on anyone attempting to torch vehicles or carry out petrol bombs ... Read More


SC seeks army deployment ahead of verdict in Hasina case

, Nov. 16 -- The Supreme Court has requested the Bangladesh Army to deploy troops to bolster security around the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of Monday's scheduled verdict in cases relati... Read More


Coke Studio Bangla concludes Season 3 with Runa Laila's iconic 'Mast Qalandar'

, Nov. 16 -- Coke Studio Bangla unveils the Season 3 finale with a stirring, contemporary evocation of the revered Sufi classic 'Mast Qalandar', rendered by Bangladesh's cherished luminary Runa Laila ... Read More


Police arrest 7 gang members stealing electricity meters across three northern districts in Naogaon

, Nov. 16 -- Police have arrested seven members of a well-entrenched gang involved in stealing electricity meters across Naogaon, Joypurhat and Bogura districts. The arrested are Masud Rana, 34, of P... Read More


Another BNP leader gunned down, this time in Lakshmipur

, Nov. 16 -- A local BNP leader was shot dead in Chandraganj area of Lakshmipur on Saturday night, in what is being seen as yet another intra-party conflict over establishing dominance in the area. T... Read More


Jamaat, allies to mobilise on streets on Hasina verdict day

, Nov. 16 -- minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, have announced plans to be present on the streets on Monday as the verdict in the case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and... Read More