National,Politics,Media

ICT orders journalists Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa produced May 14

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday ordered the authorities concerned to produce journalists Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa before it on May 14 in connection with the 2013 Shapla Chattar massacre during a rally of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh.The ICT-1, chaired by Justice Md Golam Mort...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Bangladesh’s energy import dependence jumps to 62.5pc, power costs rise 83pc: IEEFA

Bangladesh’s primary energy imports rose from 47.7% to 62.5% in four years, exposing its vulnerability to the volatile international fossil fuel market and raising the power generation cost by 83%, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).A...

National,Politics,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Law & Justice

Govt to scrutinise cases filed during the tenure of interim govt: Home Minister

The government has decided to review the crimes against humanity cases filed during the tenure of the interim government, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday.The deputy commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to send district-wise case lists to the Ministry of Home Affairs for scrutiny...

National,Healthcare,Women & Children

Measles outbreak: 7 more children die in 24 hours; death toll now 324

Seven children died from measles and similar symptoms in the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Wednesday, taking the total death toll to 324.Of the new deaths, two were confirmed as measles-related, while the remaining five were classified as suspected, according to the Directorate General of Heal...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

PM to visit Chandpur on May 16, Feni on May 25

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Chandpur on May 16 and Feni on May 25, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee said on Wednesday.He made the remarks while briefing reporters after a meeting with the Prime Minister at Secretariat.Replying to a question, the Water Resources Minis...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Bangladesh’s energy situation better than many countries: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s energy sector remains in a comparatively stronger position than many countries, with fuel prices under control and supply being maintained in line with demand despite global challenges.“We are in a much better posit...

National,Healthcare,Politics

PM halts convoy on expressway to let ambulance pass

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday made way for an ambulance by halting his motorcade on the elevated expressway near Karwan Bazar, breaking the usual VVIP protocol.Witnesses said the Prime Minister halted his motorcade in the morning while heading to his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat...

National,Business & Commerce,Fair & Festivals,Religion

State minister Shahe Alam assures extortion-free cattle transportation ahead of Eid

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam on Wednesday assured that cattle transport ahead of Eid-ul-Azha will be free from extortion.“We assure that there will be no extortion targeting those transporting sacrificial animals. If any such incident ...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, China reaffirm commitment to deeper cooperation

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)Chairperson Wang Huning in Beijing on Wednesday.During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the Bangladesh-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and expressed commitment to strengtheni...

National,Education & Research,Country, Districts,Women & Children,Religion

Accused madrasha teacher held over rape of 11-year old girl in Netrokona

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested the accused Madrasha teacher from Gouripur upazila of Mymensingh district on Wednesday in a case over rape and impregnation of an 11-year old girl in Netrokona.The arrestee is Aman Ullah Sagar, 30, founder of Hazrat Fatema Tuz Zohra Women &...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Circular economy key to Bangladesh’s industrial competitiveness: Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the transition to a circular economy is a key prerequisite for strengthening Bangladesh’s industrial competitiveness, sustainable growth and global market position.“The global market is changing rapidly. Sustainable production ...

National,Politics

Political situation improved, stability key to investment: Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives(LGRD)  Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s political situation has improved compared to the past and expressed hope that sustained stability would pave the way for stronger economic growth, increased inve...

National,Sports,Fair & Festivals

No more fairs to be allowed on playgrounds: State Minister Aminul

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque said permission will no longer be given to hold fairs at stadiums.The state minister came up with the remark while talking to reporters on Wednesday after the first session of the fourth and final day of the DC Conference at Osmani Memorial Audito...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Road safety crisis deepens as fatalities cross 400 in April

Road accidents across Bangladesh killed 404 people and injured 709 others in April, according to a monthly report by the Road Safety Foundation, highlighting persistent safety concerns on the country’s roads.The report documented 463 road crashes during the month. Among the deceased were 53 wo...

National,World

USF to award posthumous doctorates to Bangladeshi PhD students killed in attack

The University of South Florida (USF) has decided to award posthumous doctoral degrees to Bangladeshi PhD students Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy, who were victims of a brutal killing in US.The degrees will be conferred at the university’s spring commencement on May 9, according t...

National,Politics,Media,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

OCAB demands an end to harassment of journalists

The Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a Dhaka-based platform of journalists representing international media, on Tuesday voiced concern over the barring of journalist Nazrul Islam from travelling to China at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday.Nazrul I...

National,Diplomachy

Global aid for Rohingyas must increase amid funding decline: Minister Salahuddin

Expressing concern over a significant decline in global assistance for the Rohingyas Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said it is now imperative to enhance international support to improve their living standards and meet their humanitarian needs.Despite being one of the world’s most de...

National,Politics,Election

Local government polls to begin in late 2026: Adviser Zahed

The local government elections will begin at the end of the current year, said Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday.“The election will start at the end of the year. Some preparations are needed which have already been communicated by the ...

National,Politics

58 victims of Shapla Chattar killings identified: ICT Chief Prosecutor

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam on Tuesday said 58 people killed during the 2013 Hefazat-e-Islam’s protests have been identified.Besides, involvement of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other senior government officials have been found, he told reporters ...

World,Politics

Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign; alleges irregularities

A day after a major defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that she would not resign, insisting that her party had not actually lost the mandate.She alleged that the Election Commission of India engaged in “nasty games” targeting her party ...