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PM opens 50 more model mosques

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country today (October 30). She opened the mosques in the sixth phase after joining a programme along with the Imam of the Holy Masjid-e Nabawi in Medina of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr

Physician stabbed to death in Rajshahi

A physician was stabbed to death by miscreants in the Bornali Mor area of Rajshahi city early Monday (October 30).  The deceased Dr Golam Kazem Ali, dermatology specialist at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH), hailed from Chapainawabganj district. Additional Deputy

Holey Artisan Attack: HC commutes death of 7 to jail unto death 

The High Court today (October 30) commuted the death sentence of seven convicts to imprisonment until death in the Holey Artisan Bakery Attack case. The bench of Justice Shahidul Karim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman pronounced the verdict on Monday, according to local news portals

Govt to brief diplomats on current political situation this afternoon

The government is set to brief representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, UN agencies and international organisations in Dhaka about the ongoing political situation in the country on Monday (October 30) afternoon. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen will apprise them of the current

HC verdict in Holey Artisan attack case today

The High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the Holey Artisan Bakery Attack case today (October 30). The bench of Justice Shahidul Karim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman on October 11 fixed October 30 for delivering the verdict after concluding the hearing of the death reference

Two killed in Dhaka road accidents

Two people were killed and another was injured in two separate road accidents in the capital’s Dholaypar and Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover areas on Saturday night. The deceased were Md Shifat Morshed, 28, son of Zahid Morshed, of Kushtia and Sobahan, 44, son of Abdul Kuddus Molla,

Man gets life term for killing wife in Bagerhat

A Bagerhat court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for demanding dowry and beating his wife to death in Bagerhat. The accused Enamul Haque Hawladar, 45, was also fined Tk 50 thousand, if not paid court also ordered another six months to jail. Bagerhat Women and Children

BNP announces 3-day countrywide ‘blockade’ from Oct 31

The BNP today (October 29) announced nationwide blockades for three days starting October 31 protesting the killing of the party activists and the arrests of its leaders and activists following Saturday's rally. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the

Fake advisor to US President arrested from Dhaka airport

The police on Sunday (October 29) evening arrested the person who identified himself as an advisor to the president of the United States during Saturday's event organised by BNP at the party's Nayapaltan office in Dhaka.  Mia Jahidul Islam Arif was detained at Hazrat

PM to open 50 more model mosques tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tomorrow (Monday) is scheduled to inaugurate 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country. Religious Affairs Ministry official confirmed the matter on Sunday (October 29). According to the ministry, the premier will open 50 more

Two arrested in Constable Amirul murder case

Two people were arrested on Sunday (October 29) morning in connection with the killing of police constable Amirul Islam Parvez in Saturday's clash between police and BNP activists. The detainees are- Md Sultan, convener of Palashbari Union Jubo Dal and Shamim Reza. Md Faruk

Hartal: 12 platoons BGB deployed in capital

Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital to maintain law and order as BNP called dawn to dusk hartal across the country. BGB members are patrolling different areas of the capital, especially in Kakrail, Paltan and Motijheel areas today (October

EU concerned over political violence in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) and the EU member state missions in Dhaka have expressed concern over the recent political violence and loss of lives in Bangladesh. European Union in Bangladesh said this on Sunday (October 29) over X, formerly known as Twitter.  “The European

Met office forecasts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (October 29) predicted that weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The

DMP arrests 14, files 10 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (October 29) arrested 14 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

11 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka

Eleven platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Dhaka to ensure security and maintain law and order tonight. Md Shariful Islam, public relations officer of BGB confirmed the matter on Saturday (October 28) night.  He said that one platoon BGB will be

Dhaka Rallies: Cop succumbs to clash injuries 

A policeman succumbed to his injuries received during a clash between law enforcers and supporters centering rallies of Awami League, BNP and Jamaat at Fakirapool intersection in the capital this (October 28) afternoon. However, the name and rank of the deceased could not be known

BNP won't get benefit by threatening AL: PM 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 28) expressed her firm conviction that BNP can't reap any benefit giving the threat of movement to Awami League (AL). She said: "BNP threatens to stage various types of movement...there is no benefit in showing all those threats of

DMP arrests 17, files 11 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (October 28) 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

US doesn't support any particular political party: Uzra Zeya

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya said her country does not support any particular political party in Bangladesh, but it is keen to see the continuation of democracy there. She came up with the reiteration at a meeting with Prime