Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) asked maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal no. 1 due to depression formed over West central Bay and adjoining area.   According to BMD bulletin today

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam today (October 22) said the commission will stop distributing smartcards ahead of national polls. According to EC sources, this decision was taken in a meeting held recently.  However, EC said smartcard distribution will

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 22) reiterated that Awami League (AL) will always remain beside the Hindu community of the country.   She said, "We, AL was always beside Hindu community, and will remain beside them."  The premier made the remark while

Seven robbery gang members were arrested for allegedly looting Tk 48 lakh from officials of a textile factory on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. The arrestees are: Sabuj Mia alias Shyamol, 39, Saharul Islam Sagar, 23, Abu Yousuf, 41, Didar Munshi, 35, Ferdous Wahid, 35, Al Amin Duari,

Expats from today (October 22) will get Tk 115.5 including Tk 5.50 incentive against every dollar they send to Bangladesh, according to two associations. Currently, the price of one dollar is Tk 110 while expats will get Tk 115.50. The Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers'

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Deputy Commissioner (Detective Branch) Harun-or-Rashid said there is no threat of sabotage or mishap during BNP’s General Assembly on October 28. Harun made the remark during press conference held at DMP media centre in the capital today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has greeted the Hindu community people on the occasion of Durga Puja with a vow to rid the menace of communalism. "May this Puja bring the end of evil forces and let people prosper in an inclusive and peaceful

Renowned actor and road safety campaigner Ilias Kanchan said some 23 directives issued by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for ensuring road safety have not been implemented in the country. He said: “Our prime minister has given at least 23 directions on different occasions to reduce

With the theme 'Ain Meney Sorokey Choli, Smart Bangladesh Gori’ (Let us follow the law on road and build a smart Bangladesh), the National Road Safety Day is being observed in the country today (October 22). President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on

The 11th Jatiya Sangsad goes into its final session today (October 22).  The 25th session will begin at 4pm at the Parliament Bhaban in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital.  On October 5, President Mohammed Shahabuddin summoned the 25th session exercising the power bestowed

The 25th session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will begin tomorrow (October 22). On October 5, President Mohammed Shahabuddin summoned the 25th session exercising the power bestowed upon him as per the Article 72 (1) of the Constitution. The session will begin at 4pm at the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (October 21) arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (October 21). According to the BMD bulletin, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the newly constructed 15-storey building for Bangladesh Bar Council, the licencing and regulatory body of lawyers, today (October 21). She inaugurated the office building, constructed near the Supreme Court through a project costing Tk 138

In line with the one-day state mourning in Bangladesh for commemorating the deaths of Palestinians in the recent airstrikes by Israel, the United States embassy in Dhaka hoisted the flag at half-mast today.  The United States (US) mourns every innocent life lost, said the US

Maha Saptami is being celebrated today (October 21) by the Hindu community of the country on the second day of the five-day Durga Puja, marking the Goddess’s victory over demon Mahishashur. The devotees will sing hymns and offer flowers seeking the blessings of Durga, the saviour

The newly constructed 15-storey building for Bangladesh Bar Council, the licencing and regulatory body of lawyers, will be inaugurated today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the office building, constructed near the Supreme Court through a project costing Tk 138 crore.

Bangladesh is observing a one-day state mourning today (October 21) commemorating the deaths of the Palestinian citizens in the Israel attacks. On October 19, the government decided to observe state mourning for the Palestinians, killed by the barbaric attacks of Israeli

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, now undergoing treatment at the National University Hospital, Singapore, was shifted to the cabin from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after a cardiac bypass surgery.   "The President was shifted from the hospital's ICU to the cabin

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours beginning from 9am today. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Country's maximum