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Police assoc slams Benazir’s anti-state statements
09:48 AM, 08 Feb 2025 SaturdayFormer Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed participated in a conspiracy-laden virtual conference with supporters of the fascist government, during which he made deeply conspiratorial statements against the country and the police force.
15 injured as locals attack mob vandalising Mozammel’s house
09:10 AM, 08 Feb 2025 SaturdayAt least 15 people were injured after being beaten by locals when a mob vandalised the house of former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque in Gazipur. The attack occurred around 9:30 pm on Friday (February 7) in Dhirashram Dakshinkhan, Gazipur, when a group of students and locals stormed the house.
Barishal retain BPL title with gritty victory over Chittagong
08:26 AM, 08 Feb 2025 SaturdayFortune Barishal retained the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title by showing an unwavering resolve in the crunch moment of the grand final against Chittagong Kings at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Nearly all USAID staff to be laid off: US media
06:18 PM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayThe Trump administration plans to reduce the number of staff at the US government's giant humanitarian agency USAID to fewer than 300 people from more than 10,000, the New York Times reported Thursday...
Yunus calls on all to restore law and order immediately
05:01 PM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged all citizens to immediately restore complete law and order in the country. In a statement, he stressed ensuring that there would be no further attacks on properties associated with the family of Sheikh Hasina...
Botanical gardens to be turned into conservation sites: Rizwana
03:54 PM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayEnvironment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that botanical gardens are not merely recreational spaces but also vital centres for nature conservation...
Fakhrul, Khasru, Zaima attend National Prayer Breakfast
02:52 PM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Barrister Zaima Rahman attended the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington DC, US...
Swechchhasebak Dal leader shot dead in N’ganj
01:13 PM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayA local leader of Swechchhasebak Dal was shot dead by miscreants in Narayanganj’s Fatulla in the early hours of Friday, February 7...
Trump sanctions ICC, calls it 'illegitimate'
11:40 AM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, ICC, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel"...
Sohana Saba taken to DB office for questioning
11:36 AM, 07 Feb 2025 FridayActress Sohana Saba has been taken to the office of Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in the capital's Mintoo Road to interrogate her about her alleged involvement in anti-state conspiracy...
Forex reserves stand at $20b
10:04 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayBangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have increased again and now stand at $20.20 billion after a slight fall over the past few weeks...
Yunus to visit Aynaghor soon, media to accompany him
09:33 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will soon visit Aynaghor, secret cells where the victims of enforced disappearance were detained...
Shaon arrested for 'anti-state plot'
08:31 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested actress and director Meher Afroz Shaon in the capital’s Dhanmondi on Thursday night, February 6, on charge of conspiring against the state. Confirming the arrest, DB chief additional commissioner Rezaul Karim Mallick said she is being taken to the DB office...
Barishal, Chittagong vie for BPL title Friday
07:34 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayIn a bid to retain the title, Fortune Barishal will take on Chittagong Kings in the grand final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) tomorrow (Friday) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 7 PM...
14 individuals, women’s football team to get Ekushey Padak
06:39 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayThe government has nominated 14 distinguished people and Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team for Ekushey Padak, the country's second highest civilian award, this year in recognition of their contributions to different fields...
Ex-UGC secretary Ferdous suspended
06:02 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayDr Ferdous Zaman, former secretary of University Grants Commission, UGC, has been suspended from his job...
Hasina’s provocative remarks caused Dhanmondi vandalism: Govt
05:19 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayThe government has condemned the vandalism at the house on Road 32 in Dhanmondi, calling it an "unintended and undesirable" incident. In an official statement, it attributed the act to public outrage sparked by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s alleged inflammatory speeches while in exile in India.
Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
05:06 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayPat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have both been officially ruled out of the Champions Trophy...
Dhaka asks Delhi to stop Hasina’s activities in India
05:02 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has requested India to immediately take appropriate measures, in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, to stop former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from making false, fabricated and incendiary statements using social media and other communications while she is in India.
Rahim Al-Hussaini designated as Aga Khan V
04:34 PM, 06 Feb 2025 ThursdayPrince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming the spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims worldwide.