February 25, 2026

DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali Quits

Dhaka: Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali has submitted his resignation, citing family reasons.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Sajjat Ali signed an application seeking release from his duties at around…

No Mob Threat at Amar Ekushey Book Fair, Police on Full Alert: DMP

Dhaka: Police on Wednesday said there is no threat of mob violence at this year’s Amar Ekushey Book Fair, as extensive security measures remain in place to prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking at a press briefing at Suhrawardy Udyan, Additional Co…

3 Family Members Sustain Burn Injuries in Chandpur Gas Leak Blast

Chandpur: Three members of a family sustained burn injuries in an explosion, believed to be caused by a gas line leak, at a house in Kachua upazila of Chandpur district on Wednesday morning.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the injured indiv…

Minimum Fitra Fixed at Tk 110 Per Person

Dhaka: The government has set the minimum Fitra at Tk 110 per person, while the maximum has been fixed at Tk 2,805. The decision was announced during a meeting of the National Fitra Determination Committee at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque confer…

Bangladesh Set for Historic Test Return to Australia After 23 Years

Darwin: Test cricket is returning to Australia’s tropical north, with Cricket Australia confirming that Bangladesh will play a two-match series in Darwin and Mackay this August. The series will mark Bangladesh’s first Test tour Down Under since 2003.

No New Probe Commission Over Pilkhana Carnage: Home Minister

Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday announced that the government will not establish a new probe commission regarding the Pilkhana carnage, as a national independent commission is already active. This declaration came as he addressed re…

Jamaat Extends Iftar Invitation to Prime Minister

Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the party’s iftar programme scheduled for February 28. The invitation was extended during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office within the Cabin…