Thursday, 12 Dec, 2024

National

12 districts get new SPs

In a significant reshuffle of the police administration, the government has issued new postings for 12 Superintendents of Police (SPs) across various districts, according to a notification released today (Dec 11) by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. SP of

Imamur Rahman becomes first Bangladeshi to complete UTMB Ultra trail Marathon

Ultra runner Imamur Rahman became the first Bangladeshi who successfully touched the finish line in the 100 km category of the UTMB Ultra Trail Marathon that held in Thailand recently, said a press release. In the 100 km category, the total distance was 96 km and the altitude was about

Dhaka calls for stronger collaboration with UN 

Bangladesh has called for enhanced collaboration with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) to maintain the country’s development momentum.  The plea was made during a meeting where the UNCT, led by UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis, briefed Foreign Secretary Md Jashim

2 killed in Lakshmipur bus gas cylinder explosion

Two people were killed and two others injured after a gas cylinder aboard a bus exploded while the vehicle was refueling at a gas station in Lakshmipur municipality early Wednesday (Dec 11) morning. The deceased were identified as Abul Kalam, 26, the son of Zakir Hossain from Sahapur

Ferry service on Paturia-Daulatdia route restores after 8.45 hours

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route were resumed on Wednesday (December 11) morning after a suspension of 8.45 hours caused by dense fog.  The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Paturia Ghat sources confirmed the resumption at 9:00 am. Nasir Mahmud

CA calls for advancing technology to improve communication in CHT

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus emphasized the importance of developing technology to enhance communication in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), underscoring the need for progress in education, technology, and the economy in the region. He said: "The hilly areas are remote,

3 killed, 6 injured in Brahmanbaria road crash

Three people were killed, and six others injured in a three-way collision involving a truck, microbus, and pickup van in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, on Wednesday morning (December 11).  The accident occurred at Barguria in the upazila. The deceased have been identified

Met office forecasts dry weather across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather for the next 24 hours, starting this morning (Dec 11). The forecast predicts dry conditions with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. A well-marked low-pressure area currently lies over the

India.com's claims on Bangladesh apparel industry misleading: CA Press Wing

The Chief Adviser's Press Wing has rejected a report published by India.com on Tuesday, which claimed that many global brands are shifting their focus from Bangladesh to Indian manufacturers.  The press wing called the report misleading in a statement shared on its official

Abu Sayed's father airlifted to Dhaka, undergoing treatment at CMH

Mokbul Hossain, the father of Abu Sayed—a Begum Rokeya University student killed during the July uprising—has been airlifted to Dhaka for medical treatment.  He is currently admitted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). Mokbul suffered a cardiac arrest and was

US urges Bangladesh, India to resolve differences peacefully

The United States has called for Bangladesh and India to resolve their differences peacefully.  State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller made the statement during a daily news briefing on Tuesday. “We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements

1,657 millionaire accounts vanish after Hasina’s ouster 

Following Sheikh Hasina's removal from office on August 5 during a student-led uprising, widespread corruption and embezzlement in the banking sector during her nearly 16-year tenure have come to light.  The rapid increase in millionaires under the Awami League regime has

Bangladesh to host Rohingya crisis conference in 2025

Bangladesh will hold an international conference on the Rohingya crisis in Dhaka next year, between September and October, to discuss the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees.  Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam made the

HC dismisses writ seeking inquiry into alleged corruption of judges

The High Court today (December 10) summarily dismissed a writ petition seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against more than 50 lower court judges in Bangladesh.  Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Ray Chowdhury rejected the petition filed by advocate

Son remanded over killing of mother in Dhaka

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (December 10) placed one Mamun to one day remand in a case lodged over the murder of his mother Banu in the capital's Jatrabari area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed the order. Earlier today, police produced Mamun, 30, before the court

Dr. Abdul Momen made ACC chairman

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, formerly the senior secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been named the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Following the acceptance of his resignation, the government nullified his contract-based

International Human Rights Day today

The country joins the rest of the world today in observing International Human Rights Day with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," in a fitting and meaningful manner. Various organizations and human rights advocates have planned extensive programs to mark the

CA receives report on applications of deprived govt officers

The committee formed to review the cases of government officers denied promotions during the previous regime has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Led by Zakir Ahmed Khan, the committee presented the report, along with its recommendations, to the chief

Senior home secretary Abdul Momen resigns

Mohammad Abdul Momen, Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has resigned from his post.   Momen submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Public Administration on 8 December.  The ministry forwarded it to Chief

Myanmar's Arakan Army claims control of border with Bangladesh

A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar says that it is now in full control of the country’s border with Bangladesh, after overcoming the final Myanmar military base in the town of Maungdaw. The Arakan Army (AA), which is fighting to create an autonomous state for the