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Shared commitment to ‘forward-looking partnership’ emerged: Islamabad about Dhaka

News —18 April, 2025 21:50

Recognising connectivity as a priority, Bangladesh and Pakistan have welcomed the launch of direct shipping between Karachi and Chittagong and emphasised…

Shared commitment to ‘forward-looking partnership’ emerged: Islamabad about Dhaka

Polls to be held between Dec 2025 and June 2026: Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said as per the pledge of Chief…

Polls to be held between Dec 2025 and June 2026: Asif Nazrul
Action taken against Meghna Alam in line with law: DB

Action against model Meghna Alam has been taken in accordance…

Action taken against Meghna Alam in line with law: DB

Arrest warrant against Hasina, Joy over RAJUK plot scam

Arrest warrant against Hasina, Joy over RAJUK plot scam

A court here today issued arrest warrants against 29 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, in two separate cases filed by the Anti-Corruption…

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, marking the first day of the Bengali New Year, was brought out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University on Monday morning, reinforcing messages…

Bringing 10 million expatriate voters under balloting system a big challenge

Bringing 10 million expatriate voters under balloting system a big challenge

Enabling more than 10 million expatriate Bangladeshis to cast their votes in the 13th parliamentary elections has emerged as a significant challenge for Election Commission (EC). While…

‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka demands end to Israeli offensive in Palestine

‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka demands end to Israeli offensive in Palestine

Thousands of people from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday afternoon, aiming to intensify global solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.  …

'Fascist’s Effigy' burned at DU: Farooki blames Hasina’s ‘allies’

'Fascist’s Effigy' burned at DU: Farooki blames Hasina’s ‘allies’

An effigy symbolising Sheikh Hasina’s fascism was set ablaze on Friday at the Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University, prompting Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki to condemn…

Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine

Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine

Thousands of people from across the capital began streaming into Suhrawardy Udyan early Saturday morning, well ahead of the scheduled start of a mass rally in solidarity with the people…

Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis: Dhaka

Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis: Dhaka

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now visiting Turkey, on Friday emphasised that accountability for the crimes against humanity perpetrated against the Rohingya community…

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

Bangladesh Police have finalised its new logo or monogram to replace the existing one. The new logo features the national flower Shapla (water lily), resting on water, surrounded by…

Mangal Shobhajatra' renames as ‘Borshoboron Shovajatra’ this year

Mangal Shobhajatra' renames as ‘Borshoboron Shovajatra’ this year

Bangla New Year will be celebrated this year in the name of 'Borshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra' instead of 'Mangal Shobhajatra'. “This year Bangla New Year procession has been named…

India’s false claims on Bangladesh minority attacks persist

India’s false claims on Bangladesh minority attacks persist

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has issued a strong message concerning the internal dynamics of Bangladesh, highlighting rising radicalization, attacks on…

Hasina, family members' hidden wealth uncovered in five nations

Hasina, family members' hidden wealth uncovered in five nations

A Joint Investigation Team probing money laundering has unearthed vast offshore wealth linked to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, spanning countries: the United…

India's trans-shipment cancellation will not cause any issue: Commerce Adviser

India's trans-shipment cancellation will not cause any issue: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Thursday said India's sudden cancellation of trans-shipment facilities will not cause any problem as the government will try to overcome the situation…

Arrest warrant issued for Hasina, Putul in Rajuk plot graft case

Arrest warrant issued for Hasina, Putul in Rajuk plot graft case

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and 16 others in a case over irregularities in plot allocations…

India blocks Bangladesh export route

India blocks Bangladesh export route

India has revoked the transhipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries—such as Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar—via Indian land routes. The Central…