A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, bound for Kathmandu, was halted moments before takeoff at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday following an anonymous bomb threat.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, carrying 142 passengers and 7 crew, was taxiing on the runway
A Dhaka court has granted police remand for two accused of brutally killing a trader by striking him with a stone in broad daylight in Old Dhaka.On Friday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana approved a five-day remand for Mahmudul Hasan
The youth wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jubo Dal, has permanently expelled two of its leaders after they were accused of murdering a scrap trader in broad daylight near Mitford Hospital in Dhaka.Those expelled are Razzab Ali Pintu, former
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has released the second episode of its documentary series titled ‘Warriors of July’ (originally ‘July Birgatha’), which chronicles the courageous struggles of those who risked their lives on the streets in July’s bloody days to
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has firmly ruled out any possibility of forming an electoral alliance with long-time political ally Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.However, he hinted that discussions with the Jatiyo Nagorik Party (NCP) could continue until the election schedule is
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed that all preparations for Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary election be completed by December this year.Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, announced the directive during a press briefing held at the
Bangladesh’s interim Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has underscored that the country’s ongoing economic reforms are driven by its own priorities, not dictated by international lenders, while also stressing the urgent need for credible auditing practices to support governance and
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that the nation has seen very little practice of democracy since its independence, calling it a misfortune for the nation.He made these remarks on Tuesday at the concluding
The government has approved a proposal to purchase 30,000 metric tonnes of bagged granular urea fertilizer from Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) under its 18th consignment.The procurement will cost approximately Tk 146.53 crore.The approval came on Tuesday during a meeting
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday asserted that the party will not tolerate extortionists, land grabbers, or anti-social elements within its ranks.Speaking at a press conference at the BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, Rizvi said,