October 20, 2025

Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Newborn Abduction in Sirajganj

Sirajganj: A court here today sentenced a woman to 14 years in prison for stealing a newborn baby in Sadar upazila in 2021. The court also fined convict Alpana Khatun Taka 50,000, in default, to suffer two months more in jail, said Public Prosecutor (…

EC Bans Drone Use During Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to prohibit drone use during the upcoming parliamentary polls. The decision was made based on four specific reasons-violation of privacy, security risks, breach of laws and regulations, and potential the…

Flawless Data Crucial for Proper Development Planning: Speakers

Rajshahi: Flawless data is a crucial means for pursuing proper development planning to move the country forward successfully while facing all existing challenges, including the global pandemic and natural disasters. All authorities and others concerne…

KCC Seizes 23 Unregistered Vehicles in Joint Operation

Khulna: Khulna City Corporation (KCC), in cooperation with the Traffic Department of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP), today seized 23 unregistered vehicles, commonly known as “easy bikes,” on the second day of a joint drive against traffic congestion…

BIDA Chief Leads Strategic Mission to South Korea

Seoul: A high-level delegation from Bangladesh, led by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) today for a five-day strategic mission aimed …

Govt Instructs CAAB to Waive Charges for Flights Post-HSIA Fire

Dhaka: The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism today issued a directive to the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) to waive all applicable charges for additional and special flights being operated by airlines to re-adjust disrupted schedu…