HC delivers split verdict on legality of NCT operation deal

The High Court has delivered a split verdict on the rule questioning the legality of the ongoing process to sign an agreement with a foreign company for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port.

64 dists’ police officials chosen by lottery to avoid bias: Yunus

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, said on Thursday that police officers for 64 districts were selected by lottery to oversee the historic post-uprising elections.

Indian MLA suspended from party over Babri Masjid replica plan

Trinamool Congress has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir after he announced plans to lay the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid replica in Beldanga, Murshidabad, later this week. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said the party “believes in secular theory” and Kabir’s remarks conflicted with this principle.

Youth shot dead by BSF at Lalmonirhat border

Addl police super suspended for failing to join new posting

The Additional Superintendent of Police of Cumilla District, Md. Shamim Quddus Bhuiyan, has been temporarily suspended from government service for failing to join his new posting at the Dinajpur In-Service Training Centre.

Russia approves key military pact ahead of Putin’s India visit

Russia has formally approved a landmark defense logistics pact with India just days before President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a high-level bilateral summit. The Russian State Duma approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement on December 2, completing the final legislative step on Russia’s side.

Evercare Hospital crowds drop brings relief to patients, families

A noticeable drop in crowds outside Evercare Hospital on Thursday brought much-needed relief to other patients and their families, following days of congestion linked to the hospitalisation of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

SC declares interim govt’s swearing-in legal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld the High Court’s verdict, declaring legal the formation and swearing-in of the interim government led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.

Govt calls for special prayers for Khaleda Zia on Friday

The interim government has called for special prayers across the country seeking the speedy recovery of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Fifth earthquake in 14 days sparks fear in Narsingdi

An earthquake struck again in Narsingdi on Thursday (4 December) at around 6:15 am. The tremor, with its epicentre in the district, measured 4.1 on the Richter scale.

Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Bilbao 3-0

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and set up another as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to cut Barcelona's La Liga lead back down to one point on Wednesday.

Earthquake felt again in Dhaka; epicentre in Narsingdi

An earthquake was felt once again in Dhaka and its surrounding areas on Thursday morning. The quake, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 6:14 am on 4 December.

In India’s lanes, a new story of street dogs emerges

On a warm August morning in Delhi, as the Supreme Court examined the city’s long-running “stray dog problem”, one theme kept resurfacing: nobody really knows the full picture. The Delhi government’s lawyer offered anecdotes — a chase here, a bite there — but reliable data was thin.

Pry teachers ignore warning, vow to continue shutdown

Assistant teachers of government primary schools have announced they will continue their complete shutdown despite a stern warning from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education directing them to resume duties immediately.

Govt employees to rally nationwide Friday demanding 9th pay scale

The Bangladesh Government Employees Coordination Council (BGECC) has announced a nationwide mass rally on Friday, December 5, demanding the immediate issuance of the long-pending 9th Pay Scale Gazette.

EU reaches deal to ban Russian gas by 2027

European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas before the end of 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest.

Jamaat fields Krishna Nandi for Hindu-influenced Khulna-1

Breaking a decades-old tradition, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated Krishna Nandi – a Hindu community leader – as its candidate for the Khulna-1 (Dakop-Batiaghata) constituency in the upcoming national elections, senior party leaders confirmed on Wednesday.

Bangladesh U-19 women collapse in 13-run defeat to Pakistan

Bangladesh U-19 women suffered a 13-run loss to Pakistan U-19 after a costly batting collapse in the opening T20 of their home series at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Wednesday. Batting first, Pakistan managed a modest 88 before being bowled out in 19.4 overs.

Kohli moves up to No. 4 among ODI batters

India batter Virat Kohli has moved one spot up to fourth in ICC rankings for ODI batters while Pakistan allrounder Saim Ayub regained the top spot among T20I allrounders.

Arakan Army abducts 2 Bangladeshi fishermen from Naf River

Two Bangladeshi fishermen were allegedly abducted by members of the Arakan Army from the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, early Wednesday.