The national weather authority has predicted that several parts of the country may experience rain and thunderstorms during the next twenty-four hours, with the possibility of isolated hailstorms in some areas. According to the latest meteorological bulletin, a slight decrease in both daytime and night-time temperatures is also expected across the country. The forecast, issued […]

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, departed Dhaka on Saturday morning for an official visit to the United States and Turkey. The mission seeks to rally international support for Bangladesh’s bid to preside over the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). En route to New York, Dr. Rahman will make a brief […]

The decision by Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament to adopt a condolence motion in the names of individuals convicted of war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War has sparked widespread condemnation from political parties, cultural organisations, and civil society. The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) denounced the motion as a “betrayal of the sacrifices of 3 […]

Bangladesh is on alert as the first pre-monsoon cyclone of the year, Godhuli, approaches the country, bringing much-anticipated rainfall after a prolonged dry spell. Meteorologists say the system could provide both relief and challenges, with thunderstorms, lightning, and hail expected across several regions. According to the Bangladesh Weather Observation Team (BWOT), Godhuli is likely to […]

In a decisive late-night operation, police in Burdigang, Comilla District, intercepted a diesel smuggling attempt, arresting five individuals in the process. The incident occurred on Thursday, 12 March, at approximately 9:30 pm near the premises of Messrs Madina Filling Corporation in Najira Bazar. The Acting Officer-in-Charge of Burdigang Police Station, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, confirmed the […]

A tragic road accident in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli Upazila claimed the life of lawyer Kausar Hossain Samrat, aged 35, on Thursday night. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 pm in the Borouthan Dakpara area while Mr Samrat was returning home on his motorcycle from Chattari Chaumuhani market in Daulatpur. According to the deceased’s family, Kausar Hossain Samrat […]