The Dhaka Metro Rail has made a new record by carrying a record 403,164 passengers in a single day, according to the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).
In its verified Facebook post on Friday, DMTCL announced that the record-breaking figure was achieved on Thursday, marking the highest number of passengers transported in a single day since the metro rail service was inaugurated.
Expressing gratitude, DMTCL extended thanks to passengers, well-wishers, and ...
In its verified Facebook post on Friday, DMTCL announced that the record-breaking figure was achieved on Thursday, marking the highest number of passengers transported in a single day since the metro rail service was inaugurated.
Expressing gratitude, DMTCL extended thanks to passengers, well-wishers, and ...
People will not forgive us if Hasina evades justice
Bangladesh's interim government leader says he will not allow key figures from the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime to escape punishment.
Muhammad Yunus told The National that the former prime minister and her senior officials would be sought out and returned home to face the full force of the law.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was appointed chief adviser to the interim government last summer after Sheikh Hasina fled when her official residence was stormed by protesters. She had presided over one-party ru...
Muhammad Yunus told The National that the former prime minister and her senior officials would be sought out and returned home to face the full force of the law.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was appointed chief adviser to the interim government last summer after Sheikh Hasina fled when her official residence was stormed by protesters. She had presided over one-party ru...
Trump dismisses concern regarding Bangladesh, leaves it to Modi
President Donald Trump has distanced the United States from any involvement in Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a bilateral meeting in Washington, which primarily focused on trade and India-US relations, Trump dismissed concern regarding the situation in Bangladesh, making it clear that it was not a priority for his administration.
“I’ll leave it (to say) to Prime Minister Modi,” Trump stated in response to...
“I’ll leave it (to say) to Prime Minister Modi,” Trump stated in response to...
Holy Shab-e-Barat tonight
Staff Reporter:
The Muslim community is going to observe the holy Shab-e-Barat tonight throughout the country with due religious fervent and devotion, seeking the blessings of Allah Almighty.
On the occasion of the holy night of Shab-e-Barat, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called upon everyone to dedicate themselves to the we
lfare of humanity and nation-building.
In a message on Thursday, he extended his heartfelt greetings to Muslims in Bangladesh and around the world, emphasising the significance of this sacred night.
The C...
lfare of humanity and nation-building.
In a message on Thursday, he extended his heartfelt greetings to Muslims in Bangladesh and around the world, emphasising the significance of this sacred night.
The C...
Naf River opens to fishermen again after nearly 8 years
Staff Reporter:
After nearly eight years, the government has lifted the ban on fishing in the Naf River, allowing fishermen to resume their activities. The ban, which had been imposed in April 2017, was lifted following a ruling from the High Court and a subsequent memorandum issued by the Cox's Bazar district administration.
Fishermen, however, will need to comply with five specific conditions to fish in the river, according to a memorandum seen by The Business Standard, which was sent to the Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) from the district administrati
Mir Mughdo killed by high-powered rifle: UN Report
Staff Reporter
A UN report has revealed that Mir Mughdo was fatally shot in the head with lethal ammunition from a high-powered military rifle during the anti-discrimination student movement in Uttara on July 18, last year. The 25-year-old student was killed while distributing water to protesters on that day.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released its Fact-Finding Report titled ‘Human Rights Violations and Abuses Related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh’ on Wednesday.
