Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today (December 9). According to the BMD bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the

At least four members of a family were injured in an explosion at a five-story building in Idrakpur of Munshiganj district town today (December 9). The victims include Rizvi Ahmed Russel, 42, his wife Rozina Begum, 35, their 3-year-old son Raian Ahmed, and Russel's mother Shahida

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (December 9) arrested 11 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 9) handed over the Begum Rokeya Padak-2023 to five women for their extraordinary contributions to various sectors. She gave the Padak to the recipients at a ceremony at the capital's Osmani Memorial Auditorium this morning. The

A total of 431 people have so far filed appeals in the Election Commission (EC) against the decision of the Returning Officers (ROs) in the selection of nomination papers for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7, 2024. Among them, 93 candidates filed appeals on

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a US$400 million policy-based loan to support Bangladesh in implementing its National Adaptation Plan, 2023-2050 and Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve a climate-focused inclusive development.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over two divisions in the country. Weather may remain mainly dry with cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today.

A total of 263 arson attacks have been recorded till 6:00am today (December 8) during the blockades and hartals called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its like-minded opposition parties since the October 28. Fire Service Headquarters Media Cell Officer Anwarul Islam Dolan

Four people were shown arrested for allegedly smuggling 34 kg of gold in Osmani International Airport of Sylhet. The identities of the arrestees were not disclosed immediately. According to Intelligence Agency (NSI) and Customs officials of Sylhet airport 280 gold bars and 6 gold

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (December 8) arrested 13 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

A meeting between Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State, Ministry of Defence and Tourism of India and Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, was held on the sidelines of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Accra, Ghana yesterday. The dignitaries discussed various issues of mutual interest. They

The audition for the second season of “Quraner Noor,” a Quran recitation competition, will begin in Barishal on Saturday. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee is organising the mega reality show – Quraner Noor International Hifzul Quran Competition-2024,

The top leader of the Banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir was arrested from Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday (December 8) night. The arrestee was Tauhidur Rahman alias Tauhid alias Sifat, 29. Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police

The audition for the second season of “Quraner Noor”, a Koranic recitation contest, was held in Khulna division on Thursday (December 7). A total of 10 contestants out of 350 from ten districts of Khulna division received tickets for the second round. Baitul Mukarram

A total of 3,164 candidates, who passed the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations, have been recommended to be appointed to different non-cadre posts. The commission published the list of recommended candidates on its website on Thursday (December 7) evening. They will be

Rail link has been temporarily halted with Dhaka and rest of the country as a train derailed after being hit by a crane of Dhaka Elevated Expressway on its way to Dhaka railway station. Dhaka Railway Station Manager Mohammad Masud Sarwar confirmed the matter at 5:30 pm on Thursday

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has expressed his profound shock at the death of Nahida Ali, a daughter of businessmen Noor Ali. Nadiha Ali, daughter of Unique Group Managing Director Mohammad Noor Ali, died in a road accident in Chicago in the United States on Wednesday.

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) authorities today (December 7) announced two more metro rail stations at Dhaka University and Bijoy Sarani will be opened to the people on December 13. DMTCL Managing Director MAN Siddique made the announcement at a press conference today.

United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said Bangladesh needs a national wage policy to address the garment workers financial challenges while strong labour laws and their implementation are vital to bilateral ties between Washington and Dhaka.    “Strong

Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation have arrested an airline passenger with 49 gold bars worth 4.41 crore in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). Mizanur Rahman, deputy director of Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation in HSIA confirmed the