Indian man obtains Bangladeshi citizenship using false identity
An Indian citizen from Murshidabad district of West Bengal has allegedly obtained Bangladeshi citizenship using false information.
Bangladesh
Kosovo extends support to Rohingya sheltered in Bangladesh
Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka Lulzim Pllana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Association for Socio-Economic Advancement of Bangladesh executive director, Mahfuja Khanam, aimed at supporting educational initiatives for Rohingya refugee children in Cox鈥檚 Bazar camps.
China hopes for peaceful, successful national elections in Bangladesh, says envoy
The Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, on Wednesday expressed Beijing鈥檚 sincere hope for Bangladesh to hold a peaceful and successful general election, maintaining social stability and improving the livelihoods of its people.
Yunus warns of domestic, international efforts to disrupt upcoming Bangladesh national elections
The chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday expressed fears that both internal and external forces might attempt to disrupt the forthcoming national election and cautioned that sudden attacks could occur. He said that there are challenges, but they must be overcome.
Woman, minor daughter found dead in Chattogram
A 26-year-old woman and her child were found dead at a house at Bibirhat in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram district on Wednesday...
Bangladesh鈥檚 crackdown on illegal mobile phones begins Dec 16
The long-awaited National Equipment Identity Register service is set to be officially launched across the country on December 16, marking Victory Day, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology.
Two more dengue patients die, 964 hospitalised across Bangladesh in 24 hours
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 275 this year...
Boarding bridge strikes aircraft in Sylhet
A London-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was delayed for over five hours and a half after a boarding bridge struck the aircraft鈥檚 engine at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet on Wednesday morning.
Form body for metro rail鈥檚 safety audit, submit report in 30 days: HC
The High Court on Wednesday directed Road Transport and Highways Division鈥檚 secretary to form an independent high-powered expert committee for a comprehensive safety audit and structural integrity investigation of the entire Dhaka Metro Rail Project, including all lines and pillars.
Dhaka鈥檚 air quality remains 鈥榰nhealthy鈥� with AQI score of 151
Dhaka鈥檚 air quality remained in the 鈥榰nhealthy鈥� zone on Wednesday morning...
Student arrested for derogatory remarks on July uprising
Law enforcers on Tuesday arrested a 19-year-old college student from Godagari upazila in Rajshahi on charges of making derogatory remarks about the July mass uprising and its participants.
SC clarifies reports on CJ鈥檚 seeking explanation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed did not issue any show-cause or explanation notices to three High Court judges, Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam, Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur Rahman, and Justice Md Zakir Hossain, over the granting of a large number of bail...
High concentrations of lead found in paints
A new study has found excessive amounts of lead in some decorative paints marketed and used in the country, increasing the risks of different ailments, particularly of the nerves and brain.
DSA places five-point demand protesting eviction, violence
Democratic Students鈥� Alliance, Dhaka University unit, on Tuesday condemned the recent eviction drives, attacks, and harassment incidents on Dhaka University campus, and placed a five-point demand to ensure justice and restore a safe academic atmosphere.
Immediate 10th wage board formation demanded
Leaders of Bangladesh Sangbadpathro Karmachari Federation and Bangladesh Federal Union of Newspaper Press Workers have demanded formation of the 10th wage board immediately for journalists, newspaper employees and workers.
