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BNP leader Alamgir murder case: fourth suspect arrested in Jashore

Jashore, Jan. 14 -- Police have arrested another suspect in the murder case of BNP leader Alamgir Hossain in Jashore following confessions from the victim's son-in-law and the main shooter. The accus... Read More


Regional developments figure in Rubio-Jaishankar phone call

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday and exchanged perspectives on regional developments. They reaffirmed the U... Read More


BNP expels Sherpur BNP leader Masud

Sherpur, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled its Sherpur district joint convener Md Shafikul Islam Masud for ignoring party directives and running organisational activities on h... Read More


Many workers at Tongi RMG factories suddenly fall ill

, Jan. 14 -- More than 50 workers of Garments Export Village Limited in Tongi fell ill on Wednesday, prompting panic at the factory. The affected workers, from two factories located in Ma Tower and A... Read More


Bangladesh issues special visa guidelines ahead of national election

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government has issued a set of special visa instructions ahead of the national election to ensure the safe and orderly arrival, stay and departure of foreign nationals. The Mini... Read More


Bangladesh suspends visa on arrival for all countries until Feb 15

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The government of Bangladesh has suspended the "Visa on Arrival" facility for all eligible countries, including Bhutan, with effect from January 15 to February 15, 2026. The Ministr... Read More


Victory Day skydive with 54 flags gets Guinness certification as record

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh has entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new world record for parachuting with the highest number of national flags on Victory Day. The World Records Managemen... Read More


SUST, BRUR polls may be allowed before election, after: Shadik Kayem meets CEC

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Sadik Kayem on Tuesday said the Election Commission (EC) has shown a positive stance regarding the student council ele... Read More


Bangladesh remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months as inflow surges

, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025-26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and... Read More


Aware of growing misinformation challenge, says UN rights chief offering support to combat

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday said he is aware of the growing misinformation and offered the support of the UN human rights office to address what he d... Read More