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Govt dismisses RRAG claim of targeting 640 journalists as wildly misleading

Dhaka, May 6 -- Allegations by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) that Bangladesh's interim government has targeted 640 journalists, are a wildly misleading piece of disinformation, said the C... Read More


Bangladesh declares 10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 6 -- - The government has announced a 10-day holiday from 5 June to 14 June on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, allowing holidaymakers to enjoy an extended break. Chief Adviser's Press Secreta... Read More


BU students lock admin offices demanding VC's removal

Barishal, May 6 -- The protesting students of Barishal University (BU) locked all administrative offices on Tuesday demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Dr. Sucharita Sharmin. The prote... Read More


2 members of robber gang held in Sundarbans

, May 6 -- Coast Guard members have detained two suspected members of notorious 'Karim-Sharif Gang', a Sundarbans-based robbery gang from Adasgi area along Shibsha River in the Sundarbans on Monday. ... Read More


Bangladesh, Italy for making arrangements to prevent transnational crimes

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh and Italy have agreed to enhance cooperation in combating transnational organised crimes, including human trafficking and migrant smuggling as well as terrorism and cybercri... Read More


Youth advocates call for higher tobacco taxes in 2025-26 budget

Dhaka, May 6 -- The Youth Forum Against Tobacco on Tuesday called on the government to increase taxes and prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for 2025-26 to protect public h... Read More


After 17 years, Dr Zubaida returns home in emotional reunion

Dhaka, May 6 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman returned home on Tuesday with her mother-in-law and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, ending her 17 years of exile in Londo... Read More


Khaleda along with two daughters-in-law reaches Firoza

Dhaka, May 6 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reached her Gulshan residence from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as she returned from London along with her two daughters-in-law - Tarique Rahman'... Read More


Second phase of dialogue soon after May 15: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, May 6 -- National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Tuesday said the second phase of dialogue aimed at preparing a National Charter will begin soon after May 15. "The first p... Read More


Body of female jujube farmer recovered from Thanchi, Bandarban

Bandarban, May 6 -- The body of a female jujube farmer has been recovered from the Tindu area of Thanchi upazila in Bandarban district. Police recovered the body from the side of the road near a Khya... Read More