The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (Oct 28), 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

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (Oct 28) stayed for six months a High Court verdict that granted bail to Sohel Rana, owner of the ill-fated Rana Plaza, in the murder case. The court, however, ordered the disposal of a rule issued regarding the staying of the bail

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Land Port, Petrapole in West Bengal today (Oct 27). The crossing at Petrapole is the largest land port in South Asia and a vital gateway for trade and commerce

At least three people were injured when a private car ran over several pedestrians in front of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal. The incident took place on Sunday (Oct 27) around noon. Airport Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ershad Ahmed said that

Britons have been told to be aware of external tensions that could impact them if visiting many sunny holiday destinations this year. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided essential information on the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. The Government

In the first 26 days of October, remittance inflows amounted to $1.949 billion or Tk 23,392 crore, according to Bangladesh Bank data released on Sunday (Oct 27). Daily remittance inflows averaged $7.497 million this October, compared to $8.016 million per day in September and $6.571

Bangladesh today (Oct 27) unequivocally condemned the recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, viewing these actions as a severe violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of the United Nations Charter and international law.  “Bangladesh calls upon regional and

The scenic tourist hub of Rangamati is facing an unprecedented lack of visitors, with local authorities discouraging travel to the region from October 8 to 31 to ensure public safety.  Tourism-related businesses in Rangamati are reporting losses amounting to hundreds of crores in

The government has appointed distinguished intellectual, prominent author, and renowned researcher Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq as the President of Bangla Academy. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs issued a notification on Sunday (Oct 24) confirming his appointment for a term of three years.

Efforts are underway to reach a political consensus regarding any potential decision on the removal or resignation of the President, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today (Oct 27) said. She made the remark on Sunday in response to

Retired Additional IGP and former DMP Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruq was detained at Dhaka airport while on his way to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Immigration officers questioned him after he approached the immigration counter at the airport's departure area. Following

Light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over two northern divisions while weather may remain dry over the country in the next 24 hours beginning from Sunday (Oct 27) morning. "Light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur and

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a newly constructed passenger terminal and a cargo gate at the India-Bangladesh land border crossing in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday. The crossing at Petrapole is the largest land port in South Asia and a vital

A fourth group of 30 Bangladeshi expatriates, who have opted to return home amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, is set to depart from Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport today. According to a press release from the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut, their flight, with a

As many as 867 students who were injured during ‘Anti-Discrimination Students Movement’ are still receiving medical treatment at 10 Combined Military Hospitals (CMHs), including Dhaka. A total 2533 students who were injured during the ‘Anti-Discrimination Students

Police will take action against members of the recently banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) under the Anti-Terrorism Act if they stage demonstrations or bring out processions elsewhere in the country. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam came up with the warning while

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a fugitive convict, who was sentenced to 10 years jail term, from city's Oxyzen Crossing area on Friday evening after nine years. Shariful Alam, senior assistant director of the RAB, said the arrested Nur Nobi, son of Fazal Ahmed,

The first special train carrying agricultural goods left Rohanpur railway station in Chapainawabganj for Dhaka on Saturday (Oct 26) morning. The West Zone of Bangladesh Railway has allocated this train for transporting agricultural products including vegetables, fish and meat to Dhaka

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday. General Waker-uz-Zaman briefed the Chief Adviser about his recent visit to the United States and Canada during the meeting. The army chief

Six people, including the driver and passenger of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw, were killed after a truck hit the vehicle in Narsingdi’s Shibpur on Saturday. The accident occurred around noon in front of Shibpur Pacharbari on the Manohardi-Shibpur regional road.  Details of