Day: July 31, 2026
Attack, Looting of Ctg ISP Office: ‘Top Criminal’ David Emon Held in Jashore
Dhaka: Police in a drive arrested four people including alleged top criminal of Chattogram, Mobarak Hossain Emon alias David Emon, from Jhumjhumpur area in Jashore district town early Wednesday during their reported bid to flee to India. The other arr…
Four Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Khulna Schoolboy
Dhaka: A Khulna court on Wednesday sentenced four individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of Rihad Hossain, a Class VI student at Rayermohol Secondary School.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the convicts are identified as Raju Sheik…
Bangladesh Bank Clears Way for PayPal, Other Global Digital Payment Services
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank has cleared the regulatory path for the introduction of international digital payment and money transfer services in Bangladesh, allowing local banks to partner with global platforms such as PayPal and Payoneer to facilitate cro…
Govt Aims to Establish Bangladesh as Regional Aviation Hub: State Minister
Dhaka: State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat announced on Wednesday that the government is committed to transforming Bangladesh into a regional aviation hub under the guidance of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He emphasize…
Zahid Warns Against Unrestricted Freedom of Speech in Politics
Dhaka: Women and Children Affairs, and Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasized that freedom of speech should not be misconstrued as a license for making unrestricted remarks. He cautioned that provocative statements could lead to …
CCGP Approves Procurement Proposals for Flood Shelter Schools and Fertiliser Warehouse
Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved three procurement proposals, including contracts for the construction of flood shelter schools and a fertiliser buffer warehouse. The committee also endorsed a revised ta…
Year’s Dengue Death Toll Hits 50
Dhaka: Three people died of dengue and 534 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 50 in the country this year.
According to United N…
UN Experts Call for Urgent Measures to Address Rohingya Trafficking Crisis
Dhaka: UN experts on Wednesday called for urgent action to support the humanitarian response to the hosting of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, recognising the shared responsibility of the international community. ‘Statelessness affecting Rohingya ref…