Saiful Islam, a Bangladeshi cleaner working in Dubai, lost his life in a suspected early morning hit-and-run incident while cycling to work at a supermarket in 8 Boulevard Walk in Downtown Dubai.  Saiful, 41, leaves behind his wife Jasmine and their two young children: a

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in next 24 hours from 9am today (Feb 24). According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind

A US delegation comprising high officials of National Security Council, State Department, and USAID arrived in Dhaka today (Feb 24) on a three-day official visit to discuss ways to further strengthen diplomatic ties with Dhaka. The three officials include Eileen Laubacher, Special

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (February 24) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Two people were killed and at least six others injured after a bus of 'Ena Paribahan' collided with a covered van in Narsingdi's Palash upazila early Saturday (Feb 24). The deceased identified as Idris Ali, driver of the Ena Paribahan bus; and Shaheed Mia, driver of the

Former Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the visa system between Bangladesh and India should be more simplified. He also said, "I think a lot of Bangladeshis come to India for various purposes including medical treatment and education." "I don't

Three teenagers were killed in a motorcycle accident in the capital's Dakshin Khan Ashiyan City area on Friday (Feb 23) night. The deceased were Rabiul Islam, Md Junayed and Omar Farruq, aged about 15-16.  Dakshinkhan Police Station OC Siddiqur Rahman confirmed the matter.

Salman F Rahman, prime minister’s private industry and investment adviser, on Friday (Feb 23) said tough action will be taken against dishonest traders if they hike prices of essential commodities during the upcoming Ramadan. He warned while talking to reporters in Rajshahi

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested 37 suspected members of 'Kishor Gang' in the capital and its surrounding areas. The arrested were identified as members of different groups including Kishor Gang-007 Group, Baba Group, Jaura Group, D Company and Jahangir Group.

Two women were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Satkhira's Ashashuni upazila on Friday (Feb 23) morning. The accident happened in Nawapara area around 9 am. The deceased were Fazila Khatun, hailed from Paikgachha upazila in Khulna, and Asia Begum, from

A young helper of a truck driver was killed after another truck smashed from back in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram. The incident happened near Dhaka-Chattogram Shuklalhat shopping complex early Friday (Feb 23). The deceased was identified as Babul, 18, son of late Nur Islam of

A fresh batch of 144 irregular Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained from different parts of Benghazi city of Libya have been repatriated to Dhaka. They returned to Dhaka from Benghazi on a chartered flight of Burak Airlines at 4am on Friday. This information was given in a press

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 23) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours as of 9 am tomorrow. According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 23) assured the countrymen that there will be no shortage of essential commodities during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. "There will be no shortage of anything (essential commodities) in Ramadan. All arrangements have already been

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (February 23) arrested 28 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

The Melaka Immigration Department rounded up 90 undocumented migrants in Kota Laksamana in Malacca City, through Ops Sapu, last night. Melaka Immigration Department director Anirwan Fauzee Mohd Aini said during the three-hour operation that started at 12 midnight, those detained

The High Court today (February 22) ordered authorities concerned to pay all the due benefits to Monthly Payment Order (MPO)-enlisted private educational institutions' teachers and staff within six months of their retirement. A High Court division bench comprising Justice Naima

A director of Department of Environment and his wife died after falling ill at their Mirpur residence on Wednesday (February 21). Syed Nazmul Ahsan, 56, passed away at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital yesterday afternoon. Later, Nazmul’s wife Nahid Binte Alam, 48,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow (February 23) morning to brief the media about the outcome of her recent three-day visit to Munich, Germany.   "The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 10am on Friday,"

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 22) predicted that rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at different places of the eight divisions.  According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershower accompanied by