December 30, 2024

No Barriers to Objective Journalism, Says BJWT Managing Director

GAZIPUR: Managing Director of Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust, M. Abdullah, announced that the era of obstacles to objective journalism has ended, urging journalists to embrace their responsibilities in the new landscape. Speaking at the conclusi…

Writ Petition Filed to Ban New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Lanterns

DHAKA: A writ petition has been filed with the High Court aiming to prohibit the use of fireworks and the release of lanterns from rooftops during New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31. The legal action seeks to curtail these activities to mainta…

Festival of Youth 2025 Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony

DHAKA: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated ‘Festival of Youth 2025’ today, marking the beginning of a vibrant celebration aimed at engaging young people through sports and cultural events…

Met Office Predicts Continued Dry Weather Across Bangladesh

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the country will experience dry weather over the next twenty-four hours, beginning this morning. The agency anticipates that the skies will remain partially cloudy during this p…

DMP Vows to Prioritize Public Service and Accountability

DHAKA: The Additional Police Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali, has committed to transforming the police force into a public-centric institution, emphasizing accountability and community partnership. Speaking a…