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Trial begins against Hasina, 5 ex-DGFI chiefs over enforced disappearances, torture

, Dec. 18 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the start of trial against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 12 others, including five former DGFI DGs in a crimes against humanity cas... Read More


Bangladesh capital market falls; weekly turnover lowest

, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh's stock markets extended their downward trend on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchan... Read More


Nuzhat Anwar new DSE Managing Director

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Thursday appointed Nuzhat Anwar as the Managing Director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). DSE Board Chairman Mominul Is... Read More


Govt appoints 673 candidates from 27th BCS

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government has appointed 673 candidates who were 'deprived' in the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination to various cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service as per a cour... Read More


Bangladesh's EC invites applications from international election observers

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Election Commission has invited applications from the International Election Observers or Observer Organisations and the Foreign Media intending to monitor the upcoming referendu... Read More


Advisers clear draft ordinances on disappearance, haor, embassy in Bern

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Council of Advisers at a meeting on Thursday approved the drafts of three ordinances on enforced disappearance prevention, haor and wetland conservation and establishment of a ne... Read More


ILO Director-General commends Bangladesh for labour reforms

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh has received commendation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) for its wide-ranging labour reforms. In a letter dated December 17, 2025, ILO... Read More


Tarique Rahman awaits a historic welcome on Dec 25: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said a historic reception awaits BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who will reach Dhaka at 11:55am on December 25. "Tari... Read More


BDRCS amplifies Rohingya crisis at GRF Progress Review in Geneva

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has highlighted the deepening humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya refugees and host communities at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress... Read More


Confidence in banking sector only partly restored: Bangladesh Bank Governor

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Amid lingering public unease over the health of Bangladesh's banking system, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has acknowledged that confidence has yet to be fully restored,... Read More