The government decided to raise the price of diesel, kerosene, gasoline, and octane in line with the global market due to devaluation of Taka against US dollar. The new prices will come into effect on June 1 (tomorrow), according to a press release issued on Friday (May 31). At the

Two youths were killed and two others injured in a collision between a pickup van and autorickshaw in Brahmanbaria on Friday (May 31) morning. The incident happened at 10.15 am on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway at Suhilpur area of the upazila. The deceased are - Shamsu Mia, 24, son of

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today (May 31) said that no one from Myanmar will be allowed to enter in Bangladesh. He made the remark while talking to reporters after a law and order meeting on the Rohingya camps at the Hilltop Circuit House in Cox's Bazar at 11:00pm. Home

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (May 31) said banks can utilize Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to encourage digital transactions from June 1 this year to June 31, 2025. A directive in this regard was issued by the Central Bank and copy of the same was forwarded to the managing directors

The prices of Sonali chicken and onions have witnessed hike over the course of a week in the Dhaka’s market.  On the other hand price of the hilsa fish has dropped slightly due to growth in production.  The information has been observed after visiting the

Thousands of migrant workers from Bangladesh rushed to beat a hard Friday deadline for new labourers to enter Malaysia, but many more are shut out from being able to work in the Southeast Asian country and send millions of dollars in crucial remittances despite paying exorbitant fees to

An investigation is being conducted into the killing of Bangladesh Member of Parliament Anwarul Azim Anar and the Indian government is extending full support to the Bangladeshi side in the probe, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a media

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (May 31) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur in parts of country, said a met forecast for the next 24 hours from 9am today (May 31). "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur,

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said Thursday he was "concerned by the growing impact" of cyclone Remal on Bangladesh and India which killed at least 56 people. "We're assessing humanitarian needs and stand ready to support local authorities in the

More than 270,000 children in Bangladesh have lost their homes or are living in damaged houses after a severe cyclone ripped off roofs, swamped villages and cut power to millions of people, said Save the Children. Cyclone Remal tore through south west Bangladesh on 26 May with winds of

Monthly remittances sent by expatriates surged past $2 billion till May 29, marking the second consecutive month of over $2 billion receipts, with two days still remaining in the month. With the $2.14 billion in remittance earnings, the current fiscal year (FY2024) has made a 10% jump

A Dhaka court has framed charges against five people, including Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed, in a case filed for issuing fake COVID-19 certificates. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohona Alamgir indicted them and started the formal trial of the case on Thursday (May 30).

Former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his family withdrew money from their bank accounts before a Dhaka court ordered to freeze those on 23 May. However, the amount of the sum could not be known. It also could not be known whether Benazir and his family members

As the probe continues in the case of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar's killing, the daughter of the Bangladeshi MP will come to Kolkata soon for the DNA examination. Bangladesh Detective Department Chief Harun-or-Rashid, on Thursday (May 30), highlighted that the other accused

Md Awlad Hossain was elected chairman for Sirajdikhan upazila Parishad unofficially in the 3rd phase of 6th upazila Parishad election held yesterday. The result was declared at around 10:30 pm at Sirajdikhan upazila Parishad auditorium. Md Awlad Mridha secured 46190 votes while his

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (May 30) arrested nine persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

A total of 50 sea robbers from 12 groups in the coastal areas of Chattogram and Cox's Bazar have surrendered along with weapons and ammunition under the supervision of RAB-7. They surrendered in presence of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan at the Elite Hall of Patenga RAB-7 in the

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur in parts of country, said a met forecast for the next 24 hours from 9am today (May 30). "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 30) visited the areas badly affected by Cyclone Remal. She witnessed the Remal-affected Mathbaria and Pathorghata areas from the helicopter. The helicopter carrying with the prime minister landed at the helipad adjoining to Khepupara Govt