One of the accused in the case filed for the murder of Pallabi trader Shahinuddin at his Kalabagan office, was killed in an alleged gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion in Pallabi Eastern Housing area in Dhaka early today.

Malaysian police are looking for a suspect, said to have a scar on his left arm, whom they believe is linked to the murder of a Bangladeshi man in Klang.

The World Bank has approved USD 600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable population against future shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladeshi-American Amirah Islam who lives in Austin, Texas has made it to Season 1 of Top Chef Amateurs which will air on Bravo TV.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an Indian national from Phulbari border in Kurigram last night.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader today demanded formation of a judicial inquiry committee to investigate the harassment of senior journalist Rozina Islam.

A slow loris, locally known as "Lojjaboti Banor", and a fishing cat were rescued in Rangamati's Bagaichhari upazila and Naniarchhar upazila.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will initiate an enquiry against Health Services Division Additional Secretary Kazi Zebunnessa Begum once it receives specific allegation against her, said ACC Commissioner Jahurul Haque today.

South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-keun today handed over to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen a frame containing copies of historical documents that demonstrate the country’s official recognition of the newly independent Bangladesh on May 12, 1972.

Two cousins, on an unregistered motorcycle, were killed at Muktarpur Bridge in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj this afternoon when the two-wheeler hit a footpath.

A High Court bench today expressed hope that the problems regarding tree felling at Suhrawardy Udyan will be resolved amicably through discussions between the government and environmentalists.

Agami Incorporated, the US-based non-profit organisation, and its sister concern “Agami Education Foundation” have initiated a month-long programme to distribute emergency relief and hygiene products among the marginalized and jobless people amid the coronavirus pandemic situation.

Four bodies have been recovered after two separate incidents of drowning in Munshiganj district’s Lohajang upazila.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today appreciated youngsters as they want to learn the history of the country and feel proud of the victory in the Liberation War.

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that he will keep trying to ensure justice for Rozina.

The admission test to honours first year of Rajshahi University (RU) for the academic session 2020-2021 has been postponed by one month.

A virtual court in Dhaka today set Sunday for passing an order on the bail petition filed by Prothom Alo Senior Reporter Rozina Islam in a case filed by the health ministry under the Official Secrets Act and penal code.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the harassment and arrest of Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam is “regrettable”.

The High Court today adjourned -- for two weeks -- the hearing on a contempt of court petition filed against the government on charge of clearing trees and setting up restaurant at Suhrawardy Udyan, ignoring the court’s 2009 verdict.

Justice Nazmun Ara Sultana, former judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as director-general (DG) of the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) for the next two years.