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Ex-state minister for housing Sharif Ahmed jailed 18 years
01:35 PM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayFormer state minister for Housing and Public Works Sharif Ahmed has been sentenced to seven years in prison in each of three separate corruption cases related to RAJUK’s plot allocations in Dhaka’s Purbachal New Town project, totaling 18 years.
Imran Khan ‘fully healthy’, not shifted anywhere: Jail admin
12:24 PM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayPakistan jail administration on Wednesday dismissed circulating rumours claiming that former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan had been transferred from the facility, insisting he remained in Adiala Jail and was in good health.
Hasina gets 21yrs; Joy, Putul handed 5yrs each in plot cases
11:51 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayFormer Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to seven years in each of three separate corruption cases related to RAJUK’s plot allocations in Dhaka’s Purbachal New Town project, totaling 21 years in prison.
Govt transfers 158 UNOs
11:16 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayThe government has transferred Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) of 158 upazilas across the country’s eight divisions.
Security tightened at court over verdict on Hasina, children
10:34 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayA Dhaka court is set to deliver its verdict on Thursday in three cases filed against 47 individuals, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul, over alleged irregularities in the Purbachal New Town project’s plot allocations.
3 earthquakes reported in Bay of Bengal, India, Bhutan
10:07 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayThree earthquakes were reported in the Bay of Bengal, India, and Bhutan, according to the National Centre for Seismology of India.
BPSC releases 45th BCS final results; 1,807 recommended
09:30 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has published the final results of the 45th BCS, recommending a total of 1,807 candidates for recruitment to cadre posts.
Two US National Guard soldiers shot near White House
08:45 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayTwo US National Guard soldiers were critically wounded Wednesday in a targeted shooting near the White House -- an extraordinary security incident fueling controversy over President Donald Trump's nationwide crime crackdown.
44 killed, hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise fire
08:09 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayFirefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according to authorities.
Holy Cross to celebrate platinum jubilee on Jan 8-10, registrations on
12:24 AM, 27 Nov 2025 ThursdayOne of Bangladesh’s most iconic institutions for girls’ education, Holy Cross Girls’ High School & College, is all set to turn 75 on January 1, 2026. To celebrate this historic milestone, the school is hosting a grand three-day Platinum Jubilee Festival from January 8-10, 2026 on its Tejgaon campus, and it promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
FIFA tweaks World Cup draw to keep top teams apart until Semifinals
10:02 PM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayFIFA has overhauled the 2026 World Cup draw format to ensure the four highest-ranked teams like Spain, Argentina, France and England avoid each other until the semifinals, provided they top their groups.
Karail on fire again: Neglect, sabotage, or fate?
09:58 PM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayThe Karail slum fire is not just a disaster – it is a symptom of deep-rooted urban neglect, unsafe housing, and systemic vulnerabilities. While the government promises investigations and remedial measures, residents remain trapped in a cycle of loss and displacement, waiting for a solution that has eluded them for decades.