President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr. Rebeka Sultana today hosted a reception at Bangabhaban marking the country's 54th Independence and National Day - 2024, where visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were present. The

Metro rail in Dhaka will run for an additional hour from Wednesday considering the passengers’ demand during the month of Ramadan. The last train from Motijheel station will depart at 9:40pm and from Uttara Uttar station at 9pm until the day before Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka Mass Transit

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohammed Shahabuddin of Bangladesh on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and

Search engine giant Google is marking Bangladesh’s 54th Independence and National Day by replacing its regular home page graphic with a special doodle. Google marks many special occasions with customised doodles, changing its logo on the homepage to reflect the occasion. The

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 26) greeted the valiant freedom fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the Independence and National Day 2024. The premier sent flowers, fruits and sweetmeats to the war-wounded freedom fighters and members of the martyred families at

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind will occur at a few places over the country's five divisions and one or two places over rest three divisions including the northern regions in the next 24

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (March 26) arrested 31 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

Five members of a family died after being electrocuted at Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district early Tuesday (March 26). The incident took place at Mokhles Miah's house in East Goalbari in the early hours. The incident happened after an electric wire fell on the tin roof of a

The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC observed the “Genocide Day” in remembrance of the atrocities committed by the Pakistani Army on the unarmed Bangalees on March 25 in 1971 under the infamous "Operation Searchlight". The Embassy organized elaborate programs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 26) paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 54th Independence and National Day. She paid glowing tributes to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at

The nation is celebrating the 54th Independence and National Day today (March 26) in a befitting manner. The day's programmes started by heralding gun salutes early in the morning as a mark of profound respect for the heroic struggle of this nation, which suffered a protracted

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Martyrs' Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital early this morning,

The nation is celebrating the 54th Independence and National Day tomorrow (March 26) with a vow to build a golden country as was dreamt by father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Every year, the country recalls March 26 as the most tragic reminiscence of one of the

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 25) urged all to make collective efforts to march Bangladesh's advancement further towards prosperity confronting all the hurdles. She also alerted the people about the conspiracy against the country's independence, sovereignty and

The main Eid-Ul-Fitr jamaat will be held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on Supreme Court premise. This decision was taken in the inter-ministerial meeting held recently to determine the official program for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. While talking to media Md Abu Bakr

Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday signed three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries. The MoUs are: Establishment of a Special Economic Zone in Kurigram, Setting up a Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit in Thimphu, and technical

Some 400 Bangladeshis entered Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah with the fingerprint of one Hajj pilgrim, alleged Saudi authority. Saudi Arab embassy in Dhaka made the allegation through a letter sent to Bangladesh Foreign Ministry’s West Asia Wing.  According to the letter,

Dhaka Metro rail authority today (March 25) said metro rail will run for an additional hour from Wednesday considering the passengers’ demand during the month of Ramadan. The last train from Motijheel will depart at 9:40pm and from Uttara at 9:20pm as per the new schedule.

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck reached the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) today (March 25) to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina welcomed the King with a bouquet. The King arrived in Dhaka this morning on a four-day

Meat trader Khalilur Rahman today (March 25) declared to discontinue his meat business after 20th Ramadan. He made the declaration during conversation with media. Khalilur came to limelight for selling beef at affordable prices. His shop ‘Khalil Mangso Bitan’ was selling