The Bangladesh-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, released by Somali pirates on 14 April reportedly after a payment of $5 million ransom, has reached Kutubdia anchorage in Cox's Bazar. Mizanul Islam, Media Advisor of KSRM Group, the owner of the ship, confirmed the matter to

Donald Lu, a senior American diplomat is visiting Bangladesh tomorrow as part of his tri-nation tour of the region. He will also visit India and Sri Lanka before coming to Dhaka. His trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free,

Food inflation rose to 10.22 percent in April, marking highest level in past five months, adversely impacting the economically disadvantaged and those with low incomes. However, the overall inflation slightly decreased to 9.74 percent from 9.87 percent in March, according to a data

The Election Commission (EC) has summoned Abdul Hafiz Mallik, Member of Parliament of Barisal-6 Constituency, to explain violating polls rule. Deputy Secretary of the EC's Election Management Branch Atiyar Rahman has sent a letter in this regard on Monday (May 13). The EC has

The High Court (HC) today (May 13) ruled that a death row convict cannot be kept in the condemned cell before disposal of judicial and administrative procedure. Justice Sheikh Hasan Arif and Justice Md. Bazlur Rahman's of High Court bench announced the verdict. At the same time

A Dhaka court has sentenced suspended Jagannath University (JnU) student Tithy Sarkar to five years' imprisonment in a case filed for making derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). Zulfikar Hayat, judge of Dhaka's cyber tribunal, issued the verdict on Monday

Dhaka district registrar Ohidul Islam has been temporarily suspended in a graft case filed against him by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on September 21, 2023. A notification of Ohidul’s suspension was issued by the Ministry of Law on Sunday (May 12). Earlier, On April

Flight operations at Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari resumed after around 14 hours of suspension due to the lack of light on the runway. The flight operation resumed at 8:35am. Passengers of three local flights returned to their respective homes while distant passengers were kept at

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet divisions, in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (May 13). According

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (May 13) arrested 23 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Three members of a ring were arrested by Dhaka police today (May 12) for allegedly luring poor people of Bangladesh promising job in India and sent them there for kidney transplants. Recently a victim named Robin, whose kidney was transplanted, filed a case at Dhanmondi police station

Members of the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) today (May 12) arrested an alleged member of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a banned militant outfit, from Kotwali Police Station area in Jashore. The arrestee Sijan Hossain, 19, was detained yesterday.  Mahfujul Alam Russel, SP (Media

The Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) has arrested seven members of a gang, for allegedly leaking the question papers of various job recruitment exams and providing answers using high-tech devices. DB arrested Md. Jewel Khan, 40, Md. Russell, 30, Md. Mahmudul Hasan Shakil, 39, Md.

The Saudi government has urged to renew the passports of 69,000 Rohingya citizens who went to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh after independence.  In this regard, a delegation led by the Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia held bilateral talks with the Home Minister of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 12) predicted rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over seven divisions and at a few places over Chattogram division. According to the BMD bulletin, rain or thunder

A Cumilla court today (May 12) sentenced 9 people to death and 9 to life imprisonment in a murder case of former Jubo League president Jamal Uddin of Chauddagram upazila of the district.  However, the court acquitted 5 people in the same case. Judge Mohammad Jahangir Hossain of

Road Safety Foundation in a report said last April, the country saw 672 road accidents in which 679 people died and 934 were injured. Of the total fatalities, 93 were women and 108 children.  In the published report this private organization on Sunday (May 12) said these road

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 12) sought reasons regarding boys getting involved to ‘Juvenile Gangs’ and ordered to take necessary steps. She said this during the SSC and equivalent examination result published ceremony at Ganabhaban this morning. The Prime

Nine persons, including eight Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian tout, were arrested in Tripura while they were about to leave for Maharashtra. They were arrested at Agartala Railway Station following a joint operation conducted by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway

A boy suffered severe splinter injuries after an abandoned crude bomb exploded in Nayapaltan area in the city on Sunday (May 11) afternoon. The boy was identified as Sanny, 16, a rag picker. He suffered severe injuries in both of his hands and legs. The boy said he found a shopping