The government has announced plans to deploy local administration teams to monitor retail markets following widespread reports that 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders are being sold at rates significantly higher than the state-fixed price. Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir issue
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam has clarified the identities of two war crimes convicts named Akram to resolve confusion following a Supreme Court acquittal. The clarification came on Thursday after the Appellate Division overturned the 2014 ICT judgement
A group of 175 Bangladeshi nationals, who were stranded in Libya while attempting to reach Europe illegally, have returned to Dhaka. The returnees arrived at Shahjalal International Airport at 8am on Thursday on a chartered Buraq Air flight, according to a media statement from the foreign ministry
The High Court has granted six months’ interim bail to former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in five cases, including ones filed over murder allegations. The bench of Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher passed the order with a rule on Thursday. Se
Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that any deployment of British troops in Ukraine would prolong the war, not end it. France and Britain have said they intend to send troops to Ukraine once a ceasefire in the war with Russia is reached. British Defence Ministe
In a swift and coordinated operation, police rescued a school student who had been abducted from Ramna area of the capital and arrested four individuals allegedly involved in the crime following the instruction of the Prime Minister. The victim, Afnan Sayeed, was kidnapped on February 24 at approx
Md Sarwar, Additional Commissioner (Admin) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), will carry out the responsibilities of DMP commissioner until the announcement of a regular appointment. According to an official order issued on Thursday, Md Sarwar will perform the duties of DMP commissioner with
In a fresh reshuffle in the top tiers of the Bangladesh Army, Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque has been appointed as the new quarter master general (QMG) at the Army Headquarters. According to sources at the defence ministry, Shaheenul, who was previously serving as the commandant of th
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday accorded a reception to its members who have been elected ministers, state ministers and Members of the Parliament in the 13th National Election. A total of 17 members--three ministers, three state ministers and one adv
BRAC Bank’s digital banking platform ‘Astha’ has recorded BDT 237,000 crore (Tk 2.37 trillion) in transaction volume in 2025, serving more than 12 lakh customers. ‘Astha’ App now processes BDT 24,000 crore in transactions every month, accounting for over 50 per
The 143rd Meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Thursday at the bank’s Head Office premises, according to a press release. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman, Mr. Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, Mr. Mostafa Kamal,Mr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Mr.Nema
Newly appointed Governor Mostaqur Rahman has announced measures to revive closed factories through targeted policy support on his first day in office. The central bank’s spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan shared the governor’s vision with journalists on Thursday. It followed an informal
