52 Ashulia factories remain closed amid protests, traffic resumes

The industrial area of Ashulia saw some unrest this morning, but tensions eased by noon as traffic returned to normal on the Abdullahpur-Bypail road. Despite this, 52 factories remain closed.

Tabith announces bid for BFF presidency

Shahriar Kabir shown arrested in 2 separate murder cases

A Dhaka court on Monday showed Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee president Shahriar Kabir arrested in two separate murder cases filed with the capital's Jatrabari Police Station.

100 killed, over 400 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Lebanon said 50 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in Israeli strikes on the south on Monday, the heaviest daily toll in nearly a year of cross-border clashes.

Traffic violations: DMP files 870 cases, fines Tk 35.79 lakh

Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Traffic Division has filed a total of 870 cases and imposed Taka 35,79,500 as fine in a single day across the capital for violating traffic rules.

Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024

Gujarat’s Rhea Singha has been crowned Miss Universe India 2024, and will now represent India at the global Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

Half fare for students 7 days a week: Bus owners

The Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association has announced that students will now be able to enjoy half-fare bus rides in all metropolitan areas, including Dhaka, seven days a week.

RMG workers block Tongi-Ashulia road demanding dues

Hundreds of ready-made garment workers blocked the Tongi-Ashulia road in Savar, Dhaka, on Monday, demanding their unpaid salaries. The workers of Generation Next Garments took to the streets in the Narsinghapur area to stage demonstration.

Exessive chemicals, heavy metal lurk in fruits, veggies

Two separate studies reveal alarming levels of harmful chemicals and pesticide residues in common vegetables and fruits. The Bangladesh Safe Food Authority conducted the research.

Anisul, Mamun shown arrested in 2 more murder cases

Former Law Minister Anisul Huq and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun have been shown as arrested in two separate murder cases.

Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan President

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken his oath of office, promising to "rewrite history" for a country that is recovering from its worst economic crisis.

Yunus off to New York to attend 79th UNGA session

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has left Dhaka for New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A Qatar Airways flight QR-643, carrying Yunus and his entourage, left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital around 5:05 am on Monday.

UN to support Bangladesh reforms, flood rehab measures

The United Nations will support Bangladesh in wide ranging areas including police and election reforms as the interim government rolls out major restructuring of the country's institutions, said the UN's resident coordinator in Dhaka...

Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka presidential vote

Left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of counting...

6 dengue patients die, 926 hospitalised in 24 hrs

Six dengue patients died and 926 were hospitalised in the country in the last 24 hours...

Israeli soldiers raid, order closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah

Israeli soldiers have raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and ordered the Doha-based news network to shut down operations amid a widening Israeli crackdown on media freedom...

Govt forms film certification board

The government has officially formed the Bangladesh Film Certification Board under the Bangladesh Film Certificate Act, 2023, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday (September 22).

Khatib of Baitul Mukarram removed

Maulana Ruhul Amin has been removed from his position as Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, as announced by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Sunday (September 22).

‘News on raising govt job age limit to 35 rumour’

Dr Md Mokhles ur Rahman, the senior secretary at the Ministry of Public Administration, has termed rumour the news about extension of the upper age limit for entering government jobs to 35 years...