Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

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DMP arrests 17, files 14 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (November 17) arrested 17 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Deep depression over Bay turns into Cyclon ‘Midhili’: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Organisation (BMD) on Friday (November 17) said deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Midhili”. According to its special bulletin the deep depression over northwest bay and adjoining area moved

Four of a family dies after wall collapse in Teknaf

Four people of a family including a child died after mud wall collapsed in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazaar.  The incident happened at Morichyaghona area of Hnila Union of Teknaf Upazila around 4 am on Friday (November 17). The deceased were identified as Anowara Begum, 50, wife of

Foreign ministry aware of Peter Haas’s whereabouts: Seheli Sabrin

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (November 16) said they are aware of US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas’s whereabouts.   Seheli Sabrin, spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this during a press briefing today. She said the ministry, however, does not

Govt won't do anything that can influence polls: Anisul Huq

Law minister Anisul Huq on Thursday (November 16) said the government will not carry out anything that can influence the general elections. He was talking to reporters at his office in the capital this afternoon. The minister said the government will continue its routine job till

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to be hoisted signal number three as the as the depression over the west-central Bay and adjoining area is likely to move north-westwards and further intensify. A special weather bulletin today (November

Tangail train fire: 3-member probe committee formed

The Bangladesh Railway has formed a three-member probe committee to investigate the fire that broke out in a parked commuter train at Gharinda Railway Station in Tangail Sadar upazila on Thursday (November 16). Deputy Commissioner of Tangail Kaysarul Islam, Shah Sufi Noor, divisional

Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places of three south-eastern divisions and at a few places of other five northern, central and north-eastern

Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deferred for 103rd time 

A Dhaka court today (November 16) deferred till December 19 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012. This is the 103rd extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan

11 vehicles torched across country in 15 hours

A total of 11 vehicles were set on fire in the past 15 hours till 9am on Thursday at different places across the country, during the nationwide blockade enforced by BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and like-minded opposition parties. Besides, miscreants set alight a stationary commuter train at

Commuter train set on fire in Tangail

A group of unknown miscreants set fire to a commuter train standing at Tangail railway station in the early hours of Thursday (November 16), resulting in significant damage to three coaches. Confirming the matter, Tangail Fire Service and Civil Defense Senior Station Officer Mohammad

460 RAB patrol teams deployed across country

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed its 460 patrol teams throughout the country amid the ongoing blockade called by BNP, Jamaat and like-minded opposition parties and the unrest in the readymade garments (RMG) sector. RAB's legal and media wing senior assistant director

DMP arrests 22, files 19 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (November 16) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Bishwa Ijtema 1st phase to begin on Dec 2

The first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, a large congregation of the world Muslims, will start on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the city, on December 2. The decision was taken at a meeting on law and order situation at the Home Ministry on Wednesday (November 15)

WB, IMF top officials meet Peter Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today (November 15) held meeting with top officials of World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) working in Bangladesh about the country's development issues. The meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Peter Haas's residence in

12th national elections on January 7

The 12th national parliamentary election will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal this evening (November 15). He announced the polls schedule for the upcoming general election while addressing the nation. The last day to

‘Quraner Noor’ contest 2024 to be held internationally this time

The Holy Quran recitation competition ‘Quraner Noor’ is going to be held with international participants for the first time in Bangladesh. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee will organise the mega Islamic reality show styled ‘Quraner Noor International

Missing RMG workers’ leader Babul shown arrested

Garment Sramik Samhati general secretary Babul Hossain who went missing, according to his organization, was shown arrested today (November 15) in a case filed last month over an act of arson. Babul Hossain went missing around 7:30pm yesterday on his way to Gazipur from Ashulia.

Peter Haas expresses concern over violent speech against US embassy officials

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has expressed his grave concern over the violent speech against the embassy officials in Bangladesh. The US Ambassador expressed his concerns to Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader during their meeting at the latter's secretariat

RMG workers’ leader Babul missing

Garment Sramik Samhati general secretary Babul Hossain went missing, according to his organization. Taslima Akhter, president of the Garment Sramik Samhati, came up with the allegation in a statement on Wednesday (November 15). However, Taslima demanded the safe return of Babul