Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

National

Bashundhara’s iftar brings smile to Rangpur people

People from all walks of life in Rangpur have expressed gratitude to Bashundhara Group for providing free iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan. Under the initiative of Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, over 250 people in eight mosques in the Gojoghonta

DMP arrests 35, files 21 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (March 17) arrested 35 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

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary today

The nation is celebrating the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 today (March 17) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee nation,

PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 17) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 104th birth anniversary coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024. As part of the state program, the premier paid homage by placing a wreath

Fire breaks out at Rifle Club in Chattogram

A fire broke out at a branch of UCB bank in Rifle Club building in the port city at 7pm Saturday (March 16).  The Rifle Club building hosts hundreds of electronic shops. Mohammad Abdullah, deputy assistant director of Chattogram fire service and civil defense confirmed the

2 held with 40 gold bars at at HSIA

The Airport Armed Police Battalion and National Security Intelligence (NSI) today (March 16) arrested two men including a driver of private airline Novoair and seized 40 gold bars worth five crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.    “The duo

DNCC launches drive for cleaning Gulshan lake 

Gulshan Lake, city’s one of the ecologically critical area due to direct dumping of sewage and water runoff, is expected to regain its lifeline as Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Gulshan Society today jointly launched a drive for cleaning the lake. Students of six city

Bangladeshis among 158 illegal migrants detained in Malaysia

Bangladeshi were among 158 illegal migrants detained in Malaysia during a raid on an apartment complex. A total of 158 of the 358 migrants inspected at the Bercham Flats here were detained for living in Malaysia without valid visas or permits or for overstaying past their allowed

DMP arrests 31, files 20 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (March 16) 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

Pictures of 4 Somali pirates on Bangladeshi ship

Indian Navy has released pictures of four Somali pirates aboard the Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah.  The pictures the Indian Navy released in a social media post on Friday, shows pirates patrolling the upper part of the ship with heavy weapons. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy's

Met office predicts rain in four divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at one or two places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 16). According to BMD bulletin, the weather may remain

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary tomorrow

The nation is set to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 tomorrow (March 17) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee

3 held with arms and bullets in Gaibandha

Detective Branch (DB) of Gaibandha district has arrested three people with arms and bullets. They were arrested on Friday (March 15) morning from village Sarkarpara under Sadar upazila in the district. The arrested were Asaduzzaman Hiru, 55, son of late Noor Nabi Mia of village

Bashundhara distributes essentials at fair price in Mymensingh

Bashundhara Food and Beverage Industries Limited (BFBIL) has offered 31 products through truck sales in Mymensingh to help lower-income people against inflation. Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission’s Deputy Chief Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan inaugurated the programme near

Chatradal leader shot dead in Cumilla

A local Chatradal leader was shot dead and four others were injured during a clash between two groups of ruling party in Cumilla on Friday (March 15) evening. The deceased was identified as Arnab, 30. The incident occurred around 3:00pm over establishing supremacy over a human

Lalmonirhat AC (land) transferred for harassing journos

Abdullah-Al-Noman Sarkar, Assistant Commissioner (land) of Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila has been withdrawn from his post for allegedly harassing five journalists after confining them. Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ullah confirmed the matter today (March 15). On Thursday, My

Rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over the four divisions and weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country in the next 24

10 noted personalities to get Independence Award 2024

Ten noted individuals have been nominated for the highest civilian award Swadhinata Padak, also known as the Independence Award, this year for their outstanding contributions to the country. The Cabinet Division declared the names of the award recipients in a notification on Friday.

ICT Chief Prosecutor Ghulam Arieff Tipoo dies at 93

Ghulam Arieff Tipoo, the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has died in hospital care at the age of 93. He breathed his last around 8am at Lab Aid Hospital while undergoing treatment there, confirmed Prosecutor Mokhlesur Rahman Badal. Prime Minister Sheikh

30 Bangladeshi perform Umrah as special guests

Abdus Salam’s lifetime dream was to pray at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The Bangladeshi van driver was not sure if it would ever come true until this month, when he became a guest of King Salman’s special Umrah program. Salam and another 29 Bangladeshi nationals