Rizwana urges plastic-free campuses to curb pollution
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has urged universities to adopt plastic-free campus policies by engaging students, raising awareness, and promoting sustainable alternatives. Speaking virtually at an event organised under the SCIP Plastics project at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View, she said reducing dependence on plastics will help revive local industries...
High Security ahead of verdict against Sheikh Hasina: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said that law enforcement agencies have completed all necessary preparations to prevent any untoward incident ahead of Monday’s verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a crimes against humanity case. “The verdict against Sheikh Hasina and others must be announced on November 17. Law enforcement agencies...
3 envoys' appointment report “baseless": Press Secretary
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has dismissed as “entirely baseless, false and malicious” a media report claiming that three officials close to the Chief Adviser were being considered for ambassadorial appointments. In a Facebook post on Saturday (15 November), he said the report — which named Lamiya Morshed, Special Envoy on SDGs; Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy for...
Dry weather likely to remain across country
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast generally dry weather with temporarily partly cloudy skies across most parts of the country, effective from 9:00am today. In a weather bulletin issued this morning, the BMD said, “Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.” It also noted that both day and night temperatures are expected to remain...
CA reaffirms fair, inclusive polls commitment to UK minister
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday evening reaffirmed that Bangladesh’s upcoming general election will be free, fair, and inclusive, according to a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. Professor Yunus made the remarks while meeting visiting British Minister for International Development Baroness Jenny Chapman at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. The...
Dry weather likely across Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that weather conditions will remain generally dry with temporary partly cloudy skies across most parts of the country starting from 9:00 am today. In a bulletin issued this morning, the BMD said, “Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.” It also added that both day and night temperatures are...
Dhaka records ‘very unhealthy’ air quality on Friday
Dhaka, one of the world’s most densely populated capitals, recorded the third-worst air quality globally on Friday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 235 at 9am. The level falls under the “very unhealthy” category, posing significant health risks to the city’s residents. The capital has been experiencing persistently poor air in recent days, prompting heightened public...
Law and order situation remains stable nationwide: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday said the law and order situation across the country remains stable. “There is no major problem; we have taken immediate action regarding minor incidents, which are being investigated and linked to a banned party,” he told reporters at the Bangladesh Secretariat. The Home Adviser also reassured the public that...
Elected parliament will settle country’s pending issues: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today that an elected parliament will address and resolve the country’s key issues through discussions. Speaking at a discussion titled “National Parliamentary Election 2026: The Necessity of National Unity” held at a hotel in Gulshan, Fakhrul emphasized the growing focus on democratic practice, expressing hope that “true democracy...
Ali Riaz appointed special assistant to CA Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has appointed Professor Ali Riaz as his special assistant, according to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday. Ali Riaz will hold the status of an adviser and will receive the corresponding salary, allowances, and other benefits. MN/
CA Yunus awards winners of ‘Notun Kuri 2025’
The prizes for the winners of Bangladesh Television’s (BTV) iconic children’s talent competition ‘Notun Kuri 2025’ were distributed today, with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus presenting awards to the champions at a ceremony held at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office. In Group ‘Ka’, Preyosi Chakraborty from Tangail won the top prize, while Shubho Mita...
43 more AL activists held for creating anarchy in Dhaka
Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested 43 leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organizations from different parts of the capital for their suspected involvement in creating unrest and staging sudden processions. Deputy Commissioner of DB (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrests, saying they were made in the past 24 hours based on specific...
SC allows appeals over 15th Amendment HC verdict
Supreme Court Appellate Division has granted leave to appeal against a High Court verdict concerning the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which, among other changes, abolished the non-party caretaker government system. A six-judge bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the order on Thursday (November 13). Senior lawyer Shishir Monir appeared for Jamaat-e-Islami....
Bangladesh issues July National Charter Implementation Order
Bangladesh has formally issued the July National Charter Implementation Order, 2025, with the government publishing the gazette on Thursday (November 13). The notification was released by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on 13 November, giving legal effect to the order. Earlier in the day, Chief Adviser Professor...
President ratifies July National Charter
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has formally ratified the “July National Charter,” marking a key milestone in the country’s post–July Uprising political transition. The president signed the charter on Thursday (November 13), giving it official approval after weeks of anticipation. Officials said the endorsement completes a crucial stage in efforts to reshape the nation’s...
Dry weather likely to remain across country
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky across the country, beginning at 9:00 am today. According to the BMD’s morning bulletin, both day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged. On Wednesday, the highest temperature was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda, while the lowest...
CEC asks parties to remove banned posters “right now”
CEC AMM Nasir Uddin warned parties to pull down banned campaign posters, calling them a breach of the Election Commission’s code that will prompt enforcement action. He said, “Posters are banned. Parties must remove them on their own—right now.” The CEC said this in opening remarks at a consultation with parties at the Election Commission building on Thursday. “We will not...
Bangladesh to hold referendum on election day
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced that a national referendum—covering the July National Charter and other reform questions—will be held on the same day as the 13th national parliamentary election in the first half of February. In a televised address on Thursday (13 November), Yunus said the interim administration is preparing for an “inclusive, festive and fair”...
Bank officer arrested in fraud case in Chattogram
Police have arrested an AB Bank officer in Chattogram on charges of embezzling Tk 28,79,885 through alleged deception, officials said. Anamika Dutta, 32—daughter of Suhrid Baran Dutta of Uttar Nalapara, Sadarghat—was detained on Wednesday night in the New Market area under Kotwali Police Station. She had been posted to AB Bank’s Jubilee Road branch. The arrest follows a case filed...