Lead News

Former lawmaker Naimur Rahman Durjoy arrested in Dhaka

Former lawmaker and director of Bangladesh Cricket Board Naimur Rahman Durjoy was arrested at his residence in Lalmatia area in Dhaka on Wednesday night. He was arrested during a special

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina jailed for six months on contempt of court charge

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Wednesday sentenced deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for committing contempt of court. This is the first conviction against Hasina since

CA urges UN to develop effective mechanism to fight disinformation

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the United Nations (UN) to develop an effective mechanism to fight disinformation and support the media in maintaining ethical standards. The Chief Adviser

Govt announces 5 August public holiday

The government has declared 5 August a nationwide public holiday in honour of those who sacrificed their lives during the July uprising that led to the complete ouster of the

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina jailed for six months on contempt of court charge

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Wednesday sentenced Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to six-month jail for contempt of court. The tribunal found her guilty of making instigating remarks that,

Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA

Iran formally suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday, in the wake of unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites. The war between

Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power

Bangladesh has cleared all outstanding dues to India’s Adani Power, making a one-time payment of $437 million in June for electricity imports. Officials familiar with the matter told UNB that

Consensus Commission’s talks with political parties resume

The seventh day of the second phase of talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties began on Wednesday morning. The meeting began at 11:08am at the Foreign Service