Commission issues public notification seeking info on BDR carnage

The interim government-instituted National Independent Investigation Commission on 2009 mutiny in the then paramilitary BDR force on Wednesday, March 5, invited all concerned to provide information related to the revolt that had killed 74 people, including 57 military officers...

37,250 tonnes of rice arrive from India, Pakistan

Two shipments totalling 37,250 tonnes of rice from India and Pakistan have docked at Chattogram port.

IU renames Mujib Hall after Shah Aziz

The authorities of Islamic University, IU, in Kushtia have renamed the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall to Shah Azizur Rahman Hall...

3 land in jail after looting attempt in Gulshan house

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of three individuals—Shakil Khandaker, Jewel Khandaker, and Shakil Ahmed—for attempting to loot and vandalize a Gulshan house.

Turk presents report on HR violations in Bangladesh

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presents the UN Human Rights Office Fact-Finding Report and engages in a dialogue with member states and civil society on the findings and recommendations, with a view to promoting accountability, justice, and human rights reforms in Bangladesh.

RU students withdraw rail blockade

The Rajshahi University, RU, students have withdrawn their blockade of railway tracks near the campus considering people’s sufferings as Chittagong University’s admission test is scheduled to take place at RU on Thursday, March 6...

No CNG refill from 2:30pm-7pm in Ramadan

The CNG filling stations will remain closed from 2:30pm to 7:00pm in Dhaka city during the month of Ramadan...

Abrar dreams of an education system to lead the world

Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, newly appointed Adviser to the Ministry of Education, envisions an education system that not only secures a future for Bangladeshi students within their homeland but also positions Bangladesh as a global leader.

Essential commodity prices drop over five months

The prices of essential commodities have declined notably over the past five months, with most items also cheaper this year compared to last Ramadan.

Smith retires from ODI after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket following Australia's semi-final exit from the Champions Trophy...

Yunus orders labour law reforms to meet global standards

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Wednesday asked the officials concerned to reform the labour law of the country to meet international standards for improving the living conditions of millions of labourers employed in different sectors of the country.

Indian LOC projects will continue, says Salehuddin

Govt to buy one cargo LNG from spot market

The government has approved a proposal in principle for procuring one cargo LNG from the spot market to meet the emergency need for gas...

2 more appointed as special assistants to Chief Adviser

Two more people have been appointed as special assistants to the interim government’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Sheikh Moinuddin has been assigned to the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, while Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb has been given the responsibility of the Ministry of Posts...

39 bank accounts of Saifuzzaman Chy frozen

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 39 bank accounts belonging to former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury.

Rail communication with Rajshahi halted

A group of Rajshahi University students has blocked the railway tracks near the university, demanding the decentralization of Bangladesh and protesting the centralization of Dhaka University.

Earthquake felt in Dhaka, other parts

An earthquake was felt in various parts of the country, including Dhaka and Sylhet, on Wednesday. “The earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale, was felt at 11:36 am. The epicentre was located in the border area between India and Myanmar,” said Shah Md Sajib Hossain, Assistant Meteorologist at the Sylhet Meteorological Office.

US to impose reciprocal tariffs against India, China from Apr 2

US President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries including China, calling it "very unfair" and announcing reciprocal tariffs will kick in from next month.

CR Abrar sworn in as adviser

CR Abrar, a human rights activist and former professor at Dhaka University, was sworn in as an adviser to the interim government. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Bangabhaban at 11:06 am on Wednesday.

Hasina, associates to face trial for crimes against humanity: Yunus

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will stand trial for crimes against humanity, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the interim government, told Sky News.