Dhaka: Chattogram Port maintained its 68th position in the world’s top 100 container port rankings in container handling. The ranking, which reflects container throughput at ports worldwide for 2025, was released by Lloyd’s List, a London-based shippi…
Dhaka: Eleven opposition lawmakers have filed a writ petition with the High Court (HC) challenging the government’s decision to assign ministers, state ministers, and whips to oversee and coordinate government activities in all 64 districts. The writ …
Dhaka: A court here today showed former member of parliament (MP) from Jhalkathi-1 constituency Barrister M Shahjahan Omar arrested in a case filed over the killing of Ishak Jamaddar during the July 2024 Mass Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Me…
Dhaka: President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday pledged to ensure justice for victims of enforced disappearances, stating that Bangladesh would never again allow ‘Aynaghar’ or secret detention centres to exist. “Let me state clearly as the Pres…
Rajshahi: General students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) submitted a memorandum demanding the removal of illegal structures built on land owned by RUET and the restoration of the university’s boundary wall. Students submi…
Dhaka: Battery-powered and electric rickshaws will soon be banned from operating on Dhaka’s main roads, as announced by Mir Shahe Alam, the State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD), and Co-operatives. However, registered e-ricksha…
Dhaka: A fire that broke out at a tin-shed jhut (scrap) cotton warehouse in the Basabo area of Khilgaon in the capital has been brought under control.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the fire broke out at 11:58 am, as reported by sources at …
Dhaka: HSBC Bangladesh has committed Tk 10 crore to support the recovery and rehabilitation of communities affected by the recent flash floods in Chattogram Division. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury formally inaugurated the …
Dhaka: A pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a bus in the Jatrabari area of the city on Sunday morning. Traffic police detained the driver, who had attempted to flee the scene.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the driver, identif…