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Poet Helal Hafiz laid to rest at Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz was laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). The first namaz-e-janaza for the poet was held earlier in the day at Bangla Academy.

Bangladesh media enjoys full freedom: CA Press Secretary

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (Dec 14) said that the media in Bangladesh is enjoying the highest level of freedom under the current interim government, highlighting its commitment to full freedom of journalism. He said, "We have not interfered with

Equal interests key to relations with India: Foreign affairs advisor 

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain underscored the need for maintaining respectful and equitable relations with all countries, including India.  Speaking at a meeting with upazila-level officials and stakeholders at the Belab Upazila Conference Room in Narsingdi on

Poet Helal Hafiz to be laid to rest at Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz will be laid to rest at the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mirpur after his second namaz-e-janaza at the National Press Club following Zohr prayer today (December 14). Preparations for his burial began early in the morning, with the graveyard

Chuadanga records country’s lowest temperature

A cold wave has gripped Chuadanga, the southwestern district experiencing bone-chilling weather as temperatures continue to fall. The district recorded the nation’s lowest temperature today (December 14) at 8.7 degrees Celsius. According to the Chuadanga Meteorological Office,

Nation observing Martyred Intellectuals Day 

The nation is observing Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14) commemorating the intellectuals killed systematically by Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the Liberation War in 1971. On this day in 1971, prominent scholars, physicians,

President, CA pay tribute to martyred intellectuals

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid homage to the martyred intellectuals marking Martyred Intellectuals Day today (December 14). President Shahabuddin laid a wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur at 7 am, paying tribute to

Presidents, CA pay homage to martyred intellectuals

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed deep respect for the martyred intellectuals of 1971, ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day tomorrow. In individual messages released on the eve of the day, both the President and the Chief

468 metric tons of Indian potatoes arrive at Benapole

For the first time, 468 metric tons of potatoes have been imported to Bangladesh via a cargo wagon train from India’s Punjab through the Benapole port. Parvina Khatun, Assistant Station Master at Benapole Railway Station, confirmed the matter on Friday (Dec 13). The

NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba to visit Dhaka

Joseph M. Acaba, NASA's chief astronaut, is set to visit Dhaka for the first time to engage with the country’s youth, academic institutions, and media. The US Embassy in Dhaka announced on Friday (Dec 13) that Acaba’s visit will include interactive sessions with

10 arrested over death of military personnel in Sherpur

Ten people have been arrested so far in connection with the killing of a military personnel over a land dispute in Sherpur. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information on Friday (Dec 13). According to ISPR, the incident occurred on December 2, 2024, in

Dr. Yunus mourns passing of poet Helal Hafiz

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of eminent poet Helal Hafiz. In a condolence message, Dr. Yunus said the death of Helal Hafiz, a poet of rebellion and love, is an irreparable loss to the Bengali

Renowned Bangladeshi poet Helal Hafiz passes away

Helal Hafiz, one of Bangladesh's renowned poets, has passed away at the age of 76. This poet was known for his timeless poetry, his works have left an indelible mark on Bengali literature. It is known that he passed away in the hostel where he lived in Shahbagh.  Later,

Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume after 8hrs

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed on Friday (Dec 13) morning after an 8.5-hour suspension caused by dense fog.  The suspension, which began at 2:30 am due to poor visibility, left around 150 vehicles, including passenger buses and goods-laden trucks, stranded

85 Bangladeshis return home from Lebanon 

A fresh batch of 85 Bangladeshi expatriates has returned home from war-torn Lebanon, marking another milestone in the government’s ongoing repatriation efforts.  The group arrived at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:21 am on Friday (Dec 13) aboard

Dry weather, fog, and mild cold wave to continue across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that the weather across country is expected to remain mostly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the next few days.  A mild cold wave is currently sweeping through the northern and western regions of the country,

Online Editors Alliance launched

The Online Editors Alliance, a new platform dedicated to the heads of online and digital divisions at leading media outlets in Bangladesh, was officially launched on Thursday (December 12).  The launch marks a significant step toward improving coordination, fostering experience

Nation to observe Martyred Intellectuals Day Saturday 

The nation is set to observe Martyred Intellectuals Day on Saturday (December 14), honoring the memory of the intellectuals who were mercilessly killed by Pakistan's occupation forces and their local collaborators during the final days of the Liberation War in 1971. According to an

DG confirms existence of 'Aynaghor' in RAB

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General (DG) Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman has acknowledged the existence of its “Aynaghor" (where people were held illegally and tortured). "Aynaghor remains as it was, under the directives of the

Today's lowest temperature recorded in Gopalganj, Chuadanga

Chuadanga and Gopalganj are experiencing a chilling cold wave accompanied by strong winds across the districts. On Thursday morning, the meteorological office recorded the country's lowest temperature at 10.2 degrees Celsius in both areas.  Poor visibility due to the cold