Taskforce for emergency reserves to step up food security

A taskforce formed by the interim government has proposed the creation of emergency security reserves to enhance the country’s food security and stabilise the supply of essential commodities.

Rizwana calls for transition to renewable energy

Sabina returns with new patriotic song after recovery

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin has made a triumphant return to music after recovering from a recent illness. The iconic artist, known as the "Nightingale of Bangla Music," has lent her voice to a new patriotic song, marking her comeback to the studio.

Gaza ceasefire should be scrapped if all Israeli hostages not freed: Trump

Donald Trump has warned that if all the Israeli hostages held in Gaza are not returned by Saturday at noon he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and letting “all hell break loose”...

Arakan Army abducts 4 Bangladeshi fishermen from Naf river

Four Bangladeshi fishermen were abducted by Myanmar’s armed group, the Arakan Army, from the Naf River in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 11:00 am on Tuesday (February 11) in the Golarchar Mukh area near Shahparir Dwip.

EC preparing for national elections targeting Dec

The Election Commission is making all necessary preparations to hold national elections in December, with no other electoral plans currently in focus, said Election Commissioner Abul Fazul Md Sanaullah.

No escape for ‘devil’ in ongoing operation: Jahangir

In reference to the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt across the country, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that no 'devil' should escape the hands of law enforcement agencies.

CA condemns mob attack on bookstall, orders probe

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has strongly condemned the mob attack on a bookstall at Ekushey Book Fair.

Bangladesh ranks 14th among world’s most corrupt countries

Bangladesh has been ranked 14th among the most corrupt countries out of 180, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Berlin-based Transparency International (TI).

81 more detained in Operation Devil Hunt in Gazipur

A total of 81 individuals were detained in Gazipur on the third day of the nationwide "Operation Devil Hunt." Among them, 69 were detained from eight police station areas in the metropolitan area, while 12 were arrested from five police stations in the district.

Dismissed BDR members stage sit-in at Shaheed Minar

The dismissed members of the BDR and their family members, victims of the Pilkhana carnage, are staging a sit-in at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, demanding six key points, including the closure of farce trials, reinstatement of innocent BDR personnel, and compensation.

Yunus urges vigilance against nationwide violence

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the interim government, has urged everyone to remain vigilant against violence across the country.