An appeal was filed with the Supreme Court today (May 10, 2022) challenging a High Court verdict that acquitted Awami League lawmaker Haji Md Salim from the charges of concealing information about his wealth over which he was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by the trial court.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the current government will face consequences far worse than that of Sri Lanka’s.

No election will be acceptable under the Awami League government, BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited US businesspersons with the assurance of best possible policy framework for investment-friendly atmosphere in Bangladesh.

A Dhaka court today adjourned until June 5 the hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 15 others in Gatco graft case.

A man died after a CNG-run Auto-rickshaw hit his bicycle in Dhaka’s Bhatara area this morning.

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has sought more development assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to properly address the challenges of the country’s graduation from the least developed country to the developed country.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has stressed that the US may influence the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to persuade the Myanmar government to stop atrocities on its nationals and take the Rohingyas back to their land.

Bangladesh has sought European Union's constant support to make its graduation smooth and sustainable from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, said Law Minister Anisul Huq today (May 9, 2022).

The Romanian consulate in Dhaka has started issuing visas to Bangladeshis.

Only six projects under Bangladesh Railway will finish timely, out of the 20 projects set to be completed this fiscal year. This was the case for at least 19 projects last fiscal year.

Salman F Rahman, adviser on private industry and investment to the prime minister, today expressed disappointment with the quality of passenger handling services at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka after making a sudden visit there.

A mobile court has fined three grocery shop owners in Dhaka’s Jatrabari Tk 1.5 lakh on charge of storing 15,000 litres of soyabean oil and selling those at hiked price.

After 10 long years, Flynas – a budget Saudi Arabian airline – has become the third carrier to get permission to carry Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims from this year onwards.

Rape Law Reform Coalition, an alliance of 17 human rights organisations in Bangladesh, demands urgent investigation into an incident, in which a rape accused secured bail after getting married to the 15-year-old rape victim.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement Delta Plan-2100, saying, "It is very important for Bangladesh".

Bangladesh Bank today granted Sri Lanka another year to repay the USD 200 million loan to give the Island nation a respite so that it can overcome its worst ever debt and economic crises.

The BNP has formed a three-member committee, headed by party Vice-Chairman Netai Roy Chowdhury, to look into the recent clashes between a group of Dhaka College students and traders in the city's New Market area that claimed two lives.

Showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur across the country in the next 24 hours as the Cyclonic Storm “Asani” over Southeast Bay and adjoining South Andaman Sea moves Northwestwards.

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare platform, today sought resignation of Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan for lodging complaint through his wife against travelling ticket examiner (TTE) Shafiqul Islam who fined three individuals travelling without tickets.