Dhaka University fine arts faculty today (April 14) brought out the traditional Mangal Shobhajatra, a colourful procession, to mark Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1431. The procession was brought out with the slogan ‘Amra To Timir Binashi’. This

'Pahela Baishakh', Bengali New Year 1431, is being celebrated amid much enthusiasm and traditional gaiety on Sunday (April 14). Pahela Baishakh is one of the most colourful festivals through which the Bangalees bid farewell to the old year and welcome the New Year. On this

The authorities of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and district police have taken extra security measures to avoid any untoward incident on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year. CMP Commissioner Krishna Pada Roy said during a visit

Three youths were killed in a collision between two motorcycles at Jakiganj upazila in Sylhet district on Saturday (April 13) midnight. The accident took place around 12 am on the Jakiganj-Sylhet highway at Shahbag Muhidpur area in the upazila. The deceased were identified as Adil

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a fugitive life-term convict in a gang rape case from Nazirhat area under Hathazari upazila of Chattogram after nine years last night. A team of RAB-7 arrested Suman, 30, son of Md Siddique, a resident of Harishpur area under Sindwip upazila of the

Two among three friends were killed and another was injured in a collision between a motorcycle and private car in Tangail’s Modhupur. The critically injured was rushed to Mymensingh Medical College. However, police could not identify the deceased and the injured identity

Two people drowned and one school boy went missing while taking bath in the Padma River at Tongibari in Munshiganj on Saturday (April 13). The deceased identified as Riyadh Ahmed Raju, 45, an additional chief engineer of Bangladesh Railway and banker Jewel Rana, 40. Riyadh Ramin

A youth was shot dead and 10 others were injured in a clash between two groups of local Awami League (AL) over establishing supremacy in Charkewar Union of Munshiganj Sadar on early Saturday.  The deceased was identified as Parvez Kha (20), son of Palash Kha.  Rabbi Kha

Two people were killed and four others injured as a CNG-run autorickshaw fell into a ditch at Kolapara upazila in Patuakhali district on Saturday. The accident occurred around 7.30am on the Dhaka-Kuakata highway in Bishkani area in the upazila. The deceased were identified as Afzal

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman said there is no specific threat of an attack during Pohela Boishakh celebrations, but security measures have been taken considering the matter of past incidents. He was talking to journalists after inspecting the security

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the mild to moderate heat wave which is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, may spread in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (April 13). According to the weather bulleting, the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (April 13) arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

The metro rail resumed its service today (April 13) after a two-day closure due to Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the greatest religious festivals of the Muslims.  The service was suspended on Thursday on the occasion of Eid, while Friday is the weekly closure. As the metro rail service

The country is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1431, on Sunday (April 14) upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees. 'The Bangla Nabobarsho festival' is also going to be celebrated at its traditional venue Ramna Batamul

The Bangalee nation is celebrating the traditional Chaitra Sankranti festival today marking the last day of the Bangla year and will welcome the Bangla new calendar year 1431 tomorrow (Sunday) through Pahela Baishakh celebration. Chaitra is the last month of Basanta (spring season) in

Police have recovered the body of a man from a canal on Companiganj-Kathalbari road in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet early Friday. The deceased was identified as Babul Islam Bablu, 48, son of Tajul Islam of Uttar Islampur village of the upazila.   According to police, the

Valiant Freedom Fighter and retired Upazila Ansar and VDP officer Hamidur Rahman died today at a hospital in Dhaka.  He was 66, family sources said.  He left behind his wife, a son and a daughter and a lot of co-fighters and hosts to mourn his death.  He was buried

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 12) said let's work together in the Bangla New Year-1431 to build a beautiful future forgetting past failures.  She said this through a video message ahead of the Pahela Baishakh to be celebrated in the country on Sunday. The

A Dhaka court on Friday (April 12) placed five people on a three-day remand each in a case filed over the Sadarghat launch accident that killed five people, including three of a family. The accused are – MV Farhan-6 drivers Md Abdur Rauf Hawlader, and Md Selim Hawlader, Manager

Three youths were killed and some others injured in two separate road accidents in Rajshahi in the last two days. The deceased are - Shanta Hossain, 20, son of Shadhu Mian, Fahim Islam, 21, son of Akkash Ali of Koira village under Paba Upazila and Azizul Islam, 18, son of Akani Mollah