All News
Enforced disappearances’ victims faced systematic justice denial: Report
06:35 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayVictims of enforced disappearances have endured a systematic denial of justice and deprivation of their essential rights, according to a report by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
DNC concerned about Yaba, not alcohol
04:50 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has expressed grave concern over the spread of Yaba, warning of its destructive impact on the country's youth.
US charge d’affaires meets CA, reiterates support for interim govt
04:35 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe new Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, Tracey Ann Jacobson, on Monday reiterated her country's support for the interim government of Bangladesh on various issues, including development and counter-terrorism.
Govt purchasing sound grenades, tear gas shells for BGB: Jahangir
04:10 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe government is purchasing sound grenades and tear gas shells for Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), announced Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday.
Iranian pop singer Tataloo sentenced to death for blasphemy
03:41 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayAn Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.
Arakan Army releases two cargo ships after four days
03:18 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayTwo of the three cargo ships seized by Myanmar's separatist armed group, the Arakan Army, have been released after four days and have docked at Teknaf Land Port. However, one ship remains under the group's custody, according to local sources.
Ex-MP Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin arrested
03:11 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayFormer lawmaker Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin, who represented the Dhaka-7 constituency, has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
Bangladesh still hosts 33,648 illegal foreigners, action in Feb
03:03 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayBangladesh still hosts 33,648 foreigners living illegally in the country, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Legal action against these individuals will commence from February 1, he announced.
New uniforms for Police, RAB, and Ansar
02:59 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayNew uniforms have been finalised for the Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Ansar forces, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat on Monday (January 20).
Writ challenges presidential clemency for convicts
12:31 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the provision allowing the President to pardon convicted individuals in the absence of a specific policy framework.
A spectacle of seven: Why planetary alignments matter to science
11:47 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayOn the evening of February 28, stargazers will witness a rare celestial event: an alignment of seven planets visible in the night sky. Mercury will join Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, creating a stunning planetary parade. While this spectacle is a treat for enthusiasts, it also holds scientific significance, offering insights into the mechanics of our Solar System and beyond.
Revenue can’t be increased by raising customs duty, VAT: Zaidi
10:37 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayRaising supplementary duty and VAT rates will not boost revenue effectively, says Dr Zaidi Sattar, Chairman of the Policy Research Institute (PRI). Instead, he believes expanding revenue coverage and fostering economic activity are essential for increasing government income.