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HC shows respect to language martyrs, delivers verdicts in Bangla

The High Court passed orders and announced verdicts in Bangla today (February 1) showing respect to all language martyrs. The bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah said, “Today we will pass all orders in Bangla.”  On February 1, 2023, a total

PM opens month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 1) inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2024 for the record 21st time at the Bangla Academy in the capital. The Bangla Academy is organizing the world's largest annual book fair on its and Suhrawardy Udyan's premises

Light to moderate rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 1) predicted that light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places over south, south-east and north-eastern region and at one or two places over the north and central region including the capital. According to the Met

Govt not harassing Dr Yunus, says Law minister

Law minister Anisul Huq today (February 1) has said the government is not carrying out any actions against Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to harass him.  He made the remark while providing the context behind the case filed against Dr Muhammad Yunus to journalist at the

Bangladeshi held for entering India on forged documents

The Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of India has arrested another illegal Bangladeshi immigrant staying in Deoband, Saharanpur, for the past eight years and allegedly helping illegal entry into India and carrying out anti-national activities in the country. So far, eight

PM to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair in afternoon

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2024 is set to begin today (February 1) at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the country's largest book fair this afternoon. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to

DMP arrests 21, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (February 1) arrested 21 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Month of language movement begins

The month of language movement begins today. The nation will pay rich tributes to the valiant sons of the soil who were killed during the language movement in the month of February 1952. The language movement paved the way for the country’s independence.  On March 24 in

Month of language movement begins tomorrow

As the month of language movement begins tomorrow, the nation will pay tributes to the valiant sons of the soil, who were killed during the language movement in the month of February in 1952. The Bengali nation achieved the dignity of their mother tongue through the supreme sacrifices

BGB recovers 1Kg crystal meth from Satkhira border

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered one Kilogram (KG) of crystal meth also known as ice worth about Tk 5 crore from Kutibari border area of Satkhira in Khulna early today (January 31). Acting on a tip-off, a BGB patrol team challenged a passerby in the area around 1.00

11 to die for killing school student in Joypurhat

A Joypurhat court today (January 31) sentenced 11 people to death for killing a ninth grader in Sadar upazila 21 years ago. Additional District and Sessions Court-2 Judge Abbas Uddin passed the order.  The court also fined the convicts Tk 50,000 each. Assistant Public

HC orders to deposit Tk 30 lakh for amputee child

The High Court today (January 31) ordered to make a fixed deposit of 30 lakh Taka for Naeem Hasan, 13, as he lost a hand while working at a workshop in Brahmanbaria's Ashuganj in 2020. A High Court Division bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque also

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia keen to enhance bilateral ties further

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia today (January 31) expressed keen interest to take the existing excellent bilateral relations to upper level further. The interest was expressed when President of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibraheem

Met Office forecast light rain in Dhaka, Khulna

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 31) predicted that rain or thunder shower is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna and Dhaka divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.  According to the Met office latest

PM to open Book Fair-2024 tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2024 tomorrow at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises. Bangla Academy Director General poet Mohammad Nurul Huda confirming the matter said the premier is expected to inaugurate the

DMP arrests 27, files 22 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (January 31) arrested 27 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bashundhara MD celebrates birthday with 10,000 Madrasa students

The country’s largest business conglomerate, Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) Sayem Sobhan Anvir, well-known for his humanitarian gesture. He celebrated his birthday and shared the joy with 10,200 Madrasa students on Wednesday (January 31). The students of Hathazari

Business tycoon Sayem Sobhan Anvir's birthday today

Today (January 31) is the birthday of Sayem Sobhan Anvir, Managing Director (MD) of Bashundhara Group, the country's largest industrial conglomerate. He stepped into 44 years today. All in all, he is a proponent of multi-dimensional art, a successful entrepreneur, and a role model for

Rupganj clash: Bullet-hit Tajel fighting for his life

Tajel Islam, who sustained bullet injuries during attacks led by the ‘Unda Rafiq Gang’ in Rupganj area of Narayanganj on Monday, is currently fighting for his life at a hospital in Dhaka. Tajel's condition is critical, his father Moktar Hossain

Major General Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui new BGB DG

Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui has been appointed as the new director general of Border Guard Bangladesh. He will be replacing outgoing Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan. A gazette notification, signed by Abdullah Arif Mohammad, deputy secretary of the Public