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Iran says fired 200 missiles at Israel: state media

Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel including hypersonic weapons for the first time, state TV reported Wednesday, a barrage that Israel vowed to make Tehran "pay" for.

Schoolteacher beaten to death on rape allegations in Khagrachhari

A schoolteacher was beaten to death in Khagrachhari by a mob for allegedly raping a student of the indigenous community this morning.After his death, a chase and counter-chase ensued between Bangalis and indigenous people, said Sujan Chandra Roy, upazila nirbahi officer of Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila

‘Policemen who failed to rejoin duties will be considered criminals’: Home Affairs Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced that police personnel who have failed to rejoin their duties will be considered criminals and brought under the law.

Home adviser assures of finest Duraga Puja celebration this year

Home Adviser Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) has said that the celebration of this year’s Durga Puja, the largest festival of the Hindu community, would be the finest one in comparison to the previous years.

US keen to invest in Bangladesh's fisheries, livestock sectors

The United States (US) has assured Bangladesh of making investment in the fisheries and livestock sectors.

Palestine envoy praises Chief Adviser's UNGA speech

Ambassador of the State of Palestine Yousef Ramadan paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday. Issues of mutual interests, global support for the State of Palestine, the genocide in Gaza, and tension in the Middle East were discussed in the meeting.

BRUR should be taken forward stopping negative propaganda: VC

Vice-chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Dr Md Showkat Ali today said students should stop negative propaganda if they want to take the university forward in a positive way.

Bangladesh missing hilsa export target to India for Durga Puja since 2019

Despite special export permissions granted since 2019, Bangladesh has once again fallen short of its hilsa export target to India ahead of Durga Puja, as in previous years.

Sagar-Runi murder: HC orders removal of RAB from probe, formation of task force

The High Court on Monday ordered the formation of a high-level task force to investigate the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi that remained unsolved for 12 years.

Judgment in Badda Renu lynching case Oct 9

A Dhaka court today set October 9 forpronouncing judgment in a case lodged over the killing of one Taslima BegumRenu in a mob beating in the North Badda area in the capital in 2019.Today was fixed for pronouncing the judgement, but Dhaka 6th Additional

'Speech offence' cases under cyber acts to be revoked: ministry

The cases filed over 'speech offences' under cyber acts will be revoked and people arrested in those cases will be released through legal process, an official of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry said today.

Hasina sued in another attempt to murder case

Another case was filed today against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 78 others for allegedly attempting to murder transport worker Sohel in Khilgaon area in the capital during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

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Who were the 7 high-ranking Hezbollah officials killed over the past week?

In just over a week, intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the powerful Hezbollah militant group, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Government seeks World Bank, IFC support for ongoing, future programmes

The government has sought support from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other development partners for various ongoing and future programmes, Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday.

Government to sell essentials at fair prices in industrial areas from Oct 1

The interim government will begin selling essential goods at fair prices in industrial areas through the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) starting October 1, Labour and Employment Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said on Sunday.

Govt dissolves committee formed over textbook revision

The Ministry of Education has dissolved the 10-member coordination committee formed to revise and amend all textbooks prepared and printed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).

Government officials to be brought under NBR scrutiny for Illegal wealth accumulation

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is taking preparations to put under its scanner the government officials suspected of accumulating illegal wealth and assets through corruption.

Invest in your young citizens, Prof Yunus urges global leaders

Paying tribute to the role of youth in his country, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the president global leaders at the UN General Assembly to invest in the potential of their own countries’ younger generations to shape a fairer, more equitable world.