Saturday, 12 Jul, 2025

National

Factory gas shortage partly true: Energy Adviser

Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said that there is “some truth” to complaints from industrialists about inadequate gas supply disrupting factory operations in key industrial zones. He made the comments during a visit to Towel Tex Limited in

Indian drones enter Bangladeshi airspace in Kurigram

Four Indian drones allegedly entered Bangladeshi airspace over the Baraibari border area in Roumari upazila of Kurigram district on Friday night, according to local sources and officials from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident reportedly occurred around 8:00 pm on Friday

80,723 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims so far reach Saudi Arabia

A total of 80,723 Bangladeshi pilgrims have so far reached Saudi Arabia aboard 208 flights to perform the holy Hajj this year, officials said on Friday night. According to a bulletin from the Bangladesh Hajj Office in Makkah, 15 Bangladeshi pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia due to

Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment rises sharply in 10 months: Adviser

Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment has significantly increased during the first ten months of the ongoing fiscal year, surpassing the total amount paid in the previous year, according to government adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain. In a statement issued through his verified

World No Tobacco Day being marked across Bangladesh

Bangladesh on Saturday (May 31) joined the global observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025, with renewed calls to strengthen efforts against tobacco consumption and promote a smoke-free nation. This year’s national theme focuses on exposing the deceptive tactics of tobacco

River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 31) issued a cautionary signal for inland river ports as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds are likely to affect parts of the country. According to a weather bulletin issued this morning,

BGMEA election underway at two centres

Voting is underway in the biennial elections of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to elect its new Board of Directors for the 2025–27 term. The election began at 8:00 am and will continue uninterrupted until 5:00 pm at two polling centres in

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Bangladesh

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds are likely to affect several parts of the country over the next 24 hours, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday (May 31). According to the latest forecast issued this

Bangladesh CA Yunus leaves for home wrapping up Japan tour

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Tokyo on Saturday (May 31) morning, wrapping up a four-day official visit to Japan that focused on strengthening economic, trade, and labour cooperation between the two countries. A Singapore Airlines flight carrying Prof

Scientist develops zinc-enriched rice variety — GAU Dhan-3

A new high-yield, zinc-rich variety of rice named GAU Dhan-3 has been developed by Professor Dr Nasreen Akhter Ivy, a breeder at the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Gazipur Agricultural University. This is the first rice variety registered under the university’s new

SC verdict on Jamaat's registration appeal tomorrow

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict tomorrow (June 1) in the appeal filed by Jamaat-e-Islami seeking the reinstatement of its registration as a political party. According to the court’s cause list, the case appears first on Sunday’s

Houseboat fire in Tanguar Haor: 12 tourists rescued unharmed

A tourist houseboat caught fire in Tanguar Haor on Friday night, prompting the dramatic rescue of 12 tourists who escaped unharmed, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 pm in the Niladri Lakepar area of Tahirpur upazila in Sunamganj district, according to local authorities.

BSF pushes-in 22 more through Kalenga border

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 22 more Bangladeshi nationals into the country through the Kalenga border in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj early Friday. Company Commander of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Kalenga Border Outpost, Zakaria Ibn Kader, confirmed the

BSF pushes-in 13 more Bangladeshis through Feni border

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 13 more Bangladeshi nationals into the country through the Motua border in Chhagalnaiya upazila of Feni early Friday. According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), a patrol team of 4 BGB's Chhagalnaiya BOP found the group around 9:00am inside

Abrar Fahad’s brother receives death threat

Abrar Faiyaz, younger brother of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad, has allegedly received a death threat through online, prompting him to file a general diary (GD) with Shahbagh Police Station on Friday evening. The GD mentions the names of two individuals, including Shahriar Ibrahim,

Subrata Bain plotted attacks to spark political unrest: Law Enforcers

Law enforcement agencies during interrogation came to know that Subrata Bain along with his other gang members were plotting to target political activists to create unrest in the country. Earlier, Subrata Bain, Molla Masud, Arafat, and Sharif—were arrested by the army in Kushtia

BSF pushes 14 into Bangladesh through Matiranga border

Fourteen more people have been pushed into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through the Matiranga border in Khagrachhari early Friday (May 30). They entered through the Aam Bagan border area under Taindong Union. Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later

Storm knocks out power, disrupts telecom services

Adverse weather caused by a low-pressure has disrupted electricity and telecommunication services in various parts of Bangladesh, leaving thousands of mobile towers offline and affecting millions of users. The situation was confirmed on Friday (May 30) by Fayez Ahmed Tayyeb, Special

Nationwide rain likely till June 3: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds in most parts of the country until June 3.  The weather may start to warm slightly from June 2 onward. According to a 24-hour

Bangladesh, Japan sign six MoUs to boost economic and investment ties

Bangladesh and Japan signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) today to strengthen cooperation in economic, investment, and other areas. The agreements were signed on the third day of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Japan. The signing took place during the