HC restores SC authority, orders judiciary secretariat in 3 months
ICT-3 may be formed to fast-track trials: Law Adviser
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizens' Party (NCP) on Sunday (August 31) to discuss the overall law and order situation in the country. Earlier on Saturday, CA's press secretary Shafiqur
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) tomorrow to discuss the prevailing political situation and the upcoming national elections. Chief Adviser’s Press
Bangladesh’s interim government has strongly condemned the violent assault on Gono Odhikar Parishad president and July uprising leader Nurul Haque Nur, calling it not only an attack on a prominent politician but also a blow to the spirit of the democratic movement. In a statement
Senior officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have convened an emergency meeting following widespread criticism over law enforcement’s role in the violent incidents in Bijoynagar, where Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Nurul Haque Nur was injured in a baton charge. DMP’s
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has inquired about the treatment of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur, who is currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Yunus personally contacted the attending doctors today to learn about Nur’s
The Bangladesh Army has discovered a clandestine weapons manufacturing facility in Sitakunda’s Salimpur union, detaining four suspected militants during a special operation. According to the army, the raid was carried out on Saturday (August 30) in the Chinnamul area following
Bangladesh’s weather office has forecast scattered rainfall across all divisions, including Dhaka, with the possibility of heavy downpours in some areas over the coming days. Meteorologist Md Tariful Newaz Kabir said that until Sunday (August 31) morning, many areas of Rangpur
Two people were killed and at least 10 others injured when a traditional racing boat capsized after colliding with a shallow engine-run vessel during practice in Ullapara, Sirajganj. The accident occurred on Friday (August 29) afternoon near Dahkula Bridge in Lahiri Mohanpur Union, as
The interim government has condemned the assault on Gono Odhikar Parishad president and former DUCSU vice president Nurul Haque Nur, pledging that the incident will be formally investigated, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government. Speaking to
At least 25 passengers were injured on Saturday (August 30) morning after four buses collided in a chain accident on the Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway in Shibchar, Madaripur district. The crash occurred around 9:30 am on the Dhaka-bound lane near Panchchar in Shibchar.
Haider Ali, Executive Editor of the national daily Kaler Kantho, has been recognised with a special award for his distinguished contribution to journalism. Apex Clubs of Bangladesh, a civic and voluntary organisation, gave the honour on Friday (August 29) as part of its 64th
Police have arrested 1,515 crime suspects from different parts of the country in the last 24 hours, according to a statement from Police Headquarters. The statement, issued today, said 982 of those arrested were wanted in previous cases and had active warrants, while the remaining 533
In the Narayanganj Zila Ainjibi Samity (Bar) election, the BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum’s panel, led by Advocate Sarker Humayun Kabir and Advocate HM Anwar Pradhan, achieved a landslide victory, winning 16 out of the 17 contested posts. The daylong voting was held on
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today said the Election Commission (EC) is facing fresh and multifaceted challenges in preparing for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. “We are encountering new challenges every day, which did not exist in
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in many parts of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 am today (Aug 29). According to the BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers
The Advisory Council today in principle approved the draft of the “Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance 2025”, which proposes the death penalty as the maximum punishment for offenders. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting at the
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in many parts of the country over the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin issued this morning, rain or
The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has clarified that the Bangladesh Army has no scope to be involved in the upcoming central student union elections at various universities. In a press release issued on Wednesday (August 28), ISPR said reports circulating in
The Election Commission (EC) has finalised the roadmap for the 13th national parliamentary elections, including the registration of new political parties in September and dialogue with parties within the same month. According to the EC’s parliamentary election action plan, the
Once again, vegetable markets are in turmoil. Despite good supplies, prices continue to climb in Dhaka and across the country under various pretexts. Since May, the production of summer vegetables had been strong, keeping prices within a tolerable range. However, from late June,