Verdict against Hasina proves no one is above the law, Yunus says
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said the court ruling against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates shows that no one, regardless of position, is above the law.
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Dhaka University deputy registrar held over Facebook post on Hasina verdict
Dhaka University deputy registrar Muhammad Lablu Molla was handed to Shahbagh police late Monday after posting on Facebook about Sheikh Hasina's death sentence.
Diamond World managing director Dilip Kumar Agarwala charged with $55 million laundering
Diamond World managing director Dilip Kumar Agarwala has been charged by CID's Financial Crime Unit with smuggling gold and diamonds abroad and laundering 678 crore taka (about $55 million).
53 BNP leaders, activists join Jamaat-e-Islami in Chuadanga
Fifty-three Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders and activists, including a recent ward general secretary, formally joined Jamaat-e-Islami at a Chuadanga school ground.
Madaripur protesters block Dhaka-Barishal highway with felled trees
Activists of a banned party blocked the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Madaripur's Dasar upazila with felled trees and burning tires, halting traffic.
Two killed in separate crashes on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj
Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj's Sreenagar upazila on Saturday night, police said.
Hero Alom arrested in case filed by wife
Content creator Ashraful Alam, known as Hero Alom, was arrested Saturday in a case filed by his wife Riya Moni at Hatirjheel police station.
Sole suspect in Rajshahi judge's son murder remanded for 5 days
A Rajshahi court granted a five-day remand for Limon Mia, the sole suspect in the killing of judge Abdur Rahman's 16-year-old son Tawsif Rahman Sumon.
10 held in Sirajganj for extorting sand-laden bulkheads on Jamuna River
Marine police arrested 10 people for extorting money from sand-laden bulkheads on the Jamuna River in Sirajganj's Chouhali upazila.
Thieves break into 3 shops in Chougachha, steal cash and goods
Thieves broke the shutters of three shops at a market in Chougachha, Jashore, on Thursday night, making off with 278,500 taka in cash and other goods, police said.
Jamaat candidate Kabir Ahmed calls for honest, capable leadership to rebuild Bangladesh
Kabir Ahmed, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for the Dhaka-9 parliamentary seat, called for honest, capable and new leadership to rebuild Bangladesh during a motorcycle procession in his support on Friday.
Judge's son killed in knife attack at Rajshahi home; suspect detained
A young man broke into the rented home of a Rajshahi judge and stabbed to death the judge's 18-year-old son, also seriously wounding the judge's wife, before being detained by police on Thursday.
IMF flags weak revenue, banking risks and inflation as Bangladesh's top challenges
The International Monetary Fund said Bangladesh still faces three major financial challenges—weak revenue, a risky financial sector and high inflation—despite progress on macroeconomic stability and reforms.
Interim government appoints new district administrators in Dhaka and 22 other districts
The interim government has appointed new district administrators in 23 districts including Dhaka as part of a local administration reshuffle ahead of national elections, the public administration ministry said.
Bangladesh to open embassies in Ireland and Argentina
Bangladesh will open two new embassies in Dublin and Buenos Aires, the press wing of the chief adviser said Thursday, after the interim government's advisory council approved the proposal.
Jamaat will create jobs for the unemployed if it forms government, candidate says
Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jashore-2, said the party would create employment for the country's unemployed youth if it forms the next government.
Outstanding students honored at Sonatola college reception
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir held a reception and career guidance program for outstanding students at Government Nazir Akhtar College in Sonatola, with speakers urging the next generation to play a leading role in education…
BNP standing committee to hold emergency meeting Thursday evening
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called an emergency meeting of the party's top policymaking forum, the standing committee, for Thursday evening at the chairperson's office in Gulshan.
Referendum will pose four yes-or-no questions on constitutional reform
Bangladesh will hold a referendum on four issues to implement the July Charter, with voters choosing yes or no on constitutional reforms, the chief adviser announced Thursday. The referendum will take place on the…
Yunus says July Charter referendum, parliament vote will be held same day
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said a referendum on the July Charter and the next national parliament election will be held on the same day, with the upper house of parliament formed through proportional representation.
Hasina verdict in crimes-against-humanity case set for Nov. 17
The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a crimes-against-humanity case on Nov. 17.
BNP will not make big changes to candidate list, sources say
BNP will not make major changes to the list of 237 candidates it announced on Nov. 3 for the 13th national parliament election, party sources said, even as some local supporters of those passed…
Verdict date in Hasina case to be announced Thursday
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 will announce Thursday when it will hand down its verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others in a crimes-against-humanity case tied to the July uprising.
Islami Chhatra Shibir to deploy at 14 Dhaka points to counter Awami League sabotage
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir will mobilize at 14 key points in Dhaka and other major cities on Thursday to prevent any sabotage by the banned Awami League, the group’s president, Jahidul Islam, said.
Yunus to address the nation Thursday
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will address the nation Thursday afternoon, with Bangladesh Television, BTV News and BTV World broadcasting the speech live.
Missing Bangladesh Bank official Naimur Rahman rescued in Madaripur
Police rescued Naimur Rahman, a deputy director of Bangladesh Bank who had been reported missing, from a guesthouse in Madaripur town, officials said.
July Charter implementation decision coming in 3 to 4 days, Nazrul says
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul said the government will make clear within three to four days how it intends to implement the July Charter.
Government to disclose July Charter plan in 2 to 3 days, Nazrul says
With political parties unable to reach agreement, the interim government itself must move forward on implementing the July Charter, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said.
BNP’s Rizvi accuses Yunus government of shielding Hasina collaborators
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi accused the Yunus administration of sheltering collaborators of the ousted Awami League, saying Sheikh Hasina is sending audio recordings from India and sabotage is being prepared…
Build mass resistance against Hasina's allies, Chhatra Shibir leader urges
Pro-liberation students and citizens must mobilize against Sheikh Hasina and her associates, said Abu Sadik Kayem, central publications secretary of Islami Chhatra Shibir and vice president of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union.
5 workers burned in chemical accident at Magura rice mill
Five workers were burned when a chemical overflowed while being poured at an automated rice mill in Magura's Alokdia area on Saturday, hospital officials said.
Why is Jamaat so afraid of the vote, BNP's Mirza Fakhrul asks
Jamaat-e-Islami is trying to derail the election by pushing demands such as proportional representation because it fears the vote, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Tuesday.
Without referendum, election will be in 2029, Jamaat's Hamidur Rahman Azad says
If the BNP cites the constitution against a referendum, then under the current constitution the next election cannot be held before 2029, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad said Tuesday.
Blast outside Pakistan court kills 12
At least 12 people were killed and several others wounded in an explosion outside a court building in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, police said Tuesday.
No 2026 election without legal recognition for July charter, Jamaat chief says
There will be no election in 2026 without a legal basis for the July charter, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said Tuesday.
Conflict over BNP nominations widens ahead of vote
Tensions are rising within the BNP over candidate nominations for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, with one Chhatra Dal worker killed in a clash and protests reported across more than two dozen seats.
Women workers will get extra benefits if Jamaat wins power, Shafiqur Rahman says
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said women workers would get five-hour workdays at eight hours' pay if his party formed the next government.
Bangladesh election panel bans posters, drones in campaign
The Election Commission has banned campaign posters and drones, capped billboards and banners at 20 per candidate and ruled out the use of artificial intelligence for malicious purposes in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary…
If elected, I will modernize Bagharpara's health sector, Golam Rasul says
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Professor Golam Rasul pledged at a free medical camp in Jashore's Bagharpara to modernize the upazila's health services if elected to the next parliament.
Bangladesh cuts MBBS seats by 280 at government medical colleges
The Health Ministry has reduced 355 MBBS seats and added 75 across government medical colleges for the 2025-26 academic year, setting total enrollment at 5,100.
Chhatra Shibir vows street confrontation with banned Awami League
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir Secretary General Nurul Islam Saddam said the student group will confront the banned Awami League on the streets if it attempts to mobilize.
Bangladesh sets school admission dates, lottery system to continue
Students can apply to government and private secondary schools from Nov. 21 through Dec. 5, with the digital lottery scheduled for Dec. 14, education officials said Monday.
Powerful blast near Delhi's Red Fort kills 8, injures 11
At least eight people were killed and 11 injured in a powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in India's capital, police said Monday, with authorities investigating the cause.
Mysterious fire kills 5 cattle on Jashore farm
Five cattle belonging to farmer Kohinoor Mallick burned to death in a mysterious overnight fire at his cattle shed in Choughachha, Jashore, with five other animals in critical condition.
Winter vegetables arrive at higher prices in Kshetlal markets
Early winter vegetables are reaching markets in Joypurhat's Kshetlal upazila, but prices remain elevated, with most produce selling for 60 to 80 taka per kilogram, traders said.
BNP has strayed from Ziaur Rahman's ideals, NCP leader says
Hasnat Abdullah, the National Citizen Party's chief organizer for southern Bangladesh, said the BNP has abandoned the ideals of its founder Ziaur Rahman, particularly since Aug. 5.
We are a sapling today, we will bloom one day, Nahid Islam says
National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam said the party is in its infancy but will flourish with the people's support, in a video message posted to the party's page Sunday night.
Chhatra Dal worker killed in clash between BNP factions in Mymensingh
Tanzin Ahmed Abid, 30, a Chhatra Dal worker, was killed in clashes between two BNP factions over a nomination dispute in Mymensingh's Gauripur on Sunday evening.
Eight parties to hold joint rally at Paltan on Nov. 11
Jamaat-e-Islami and seven allied parties will hold a joint rally at Paltan in Dhaka on Tuesday to demand implementation of the July National Charter and a referendum.
Onion prices fall 20 taka per kg in Dhaka after week-long surge
Onion prices fell by 20 to 30 taka per kg in Dhaka markets on Sunday after a syndicate-driven spike pushed prices up by as much as 70 taka in a week, with the commerce…
Four girls drown in Meherpur pond while picking lotus flowers
Four girls from one family, three of them sisters, drowned in a pond in Meherpur's Sadar upazila on Sunday afternoon while picking lotus flowers, officials said.
July Charter deadline expires with no party deal; ball now in government's court
A government-set one-week deadline for political parties to reach agreement on implementing the July Charter and holding a referendum expires Sunday, with no compromise in sight and the interim administration now expected to decide.
Next government will decide on new pay commission, finance adviser says
The decision on a new pay commission for government employees will be taken by the next elected government, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said Sunday after meetings of the interim cabinet's purchase and economic committees.
Anti-corruption experience-sharing meeting held in Kushtia
An experience-sharing meeting on local anti-corruption social movements was held Saturday in Kushtia, organized by the Committee of Concerned Citizens and Transparency International Bangladesh.
New pay scale caught in uncertainty as interim government defers decision
The interim government has formed a national pay commission but will leave the decision on a new pay scale to the next elected government, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said Sunday.
Pedestrian killed by BRTC bus in Meherpur
A pedestrian was killed Sunday morning when a Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation bus hit him on the Meherpur-Chuadanga highway in front of the BRAC office in Meherpur town.
Stop the cutting of farmland soil
Illegal cutting of soil from agricultural land is causing severe damage, creating deep pits, shrinking arable land and threatening food security, the writer argues, urging the government to crack down on the soil-extraction syndicates.
Army not being withdrawn from law-enforcement duty, home adviser says
The interim government has not decided to withdraw half of the army personnel deployed for law-and-order duties, Home Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said Sunday, dismissing reports to that effect as…
Bangladesh to allow onion imports if prices don't drop, adviser says
Bangladesh will decide to allow onion imports if prices do not fall to acceptable levels within this week, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said Sunday, with 2,800 import applications already in hand.
Education board tells schools to halt HSC mock tests
The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has ordered schools to stop holding mock examinations for the HSC until further notice, while keeping regular classes running.