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Peace rally held marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandaria has organised rally and peace conference on the occasion of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Thursday. Sayed Saifuddin Ahmed Al Hasani Maizbhandari, chairman of Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP),

Light to moderate rain likely over country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain likely to occur at many places over the southern region and few places over the parts of the country. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur

DMP arrests 39, files 30 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (September 28) arrested 39 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Eid-e-Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is being marked today (September 28) amid massive religious festivity and fervor. Different government and non-government organizations, including the Islamic Foundation (IF), arrange

PM Sheikh Hasina’s birthday today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the eldest daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the pioneer of the country’s economic transformation, steps into 77 today. A visionary leader, Sheikh Hasina is going to make history of running the country for 20

Journo Nadim murder case: SC stays bail of another accused 

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (September 27) stayed till October 2 a High Court order granting bail to Moniruzzaman Monir, an accused in the case filed over the murder of Jamalpur journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim. Justice M Enayetur Rahim of Appellate Division

Six 'Ansar al-Islam' militants on 2-day remand

A Dhaka court today (September 27) placed six members of the outlawed militant gang 'Ansar al-Islam' on a two-day remand each after a hearing. The arrested-- Mejbah Uddin Chowdhury alias Abu Masrur, 50, Sheikh Ashiqur  Rahman alias Abu Afifa, 49, Shadi Mohammad Julkar

Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be marked tomorrow (September 28) amid massive religious festivity and fervor. Different government and non-government organizations including the Islamic Foundation (IF) have

Met office predicts light to moderate rainfall over country

Bangladesh Meteorology Department predicted light to moderate rain at a few places over the country and at one or two places over the rest three divisions including Dhaka in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (September 27). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate

Weeklong beach carnival and tourism fair kicks off in Cox’s Bazar 

A weeklong beach carnival and tourism fair has begun in Cox's Bazar with colorful processions and various cultural events today (September 27). The district administration has designed an array of programmes to highlight the world's longest sea beach, with Bashundhara Group

PM Sheikh Hasina's birthday tomorrow

The 77th birthday of Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (September 28). Sheikh Hasina, the eldest among the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun

Muggers stab youth to death at Uttara

A youth was stabbed to death by muggers at Sector-7 of Uttara in the capital on Wednesday (September 27). The deceased was identified as Delwar Hossain, 27, hailed from Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh district. Anwar Hossain, 25, brother of the deceased, also sustained injuries

Saudi Crown Prince to visit Bangladesh next year

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman will visit Bangladesh next year, ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan said. He came up with this information on Tuesday at a reception ceremony on Saudi Arabia's 93rd National Day. Prime Minister Sheikh

DMP arrests 50, files 38 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (September 27) arrested 50 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Next general polls must be held by Jan 29: EC Alamgir

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today (September 26) said as per the constitutional obligation, the next general elections must be held within January 29 next. “A constitutional vacuum will be created if the next general polls are not held within January 29 next,” he told

Visa policy to ensure free, fair, peaceful polls in Bangladesh: US

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said the purpose of US visa restriction’s purpose was not to take a side, but to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections in Bangladesh.  He made the comments at a regular press briefing held at the US State Department on

6 suspected members of Ansar al-Islam arrested

Six members of the banned militant outfit ‘Ansar al-Islam’ were arrested from different areas of the city last night. Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a joint operation arrested them by conducting raids in different parts

Rosatom to build research reactor in Bangladesh: CEO

Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom plans will take part in the construction of a research reactor, head of the corporation Alexey Likhachev said on the sidelines of the 67th annual session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). "In Bangladesh,

Light to moderate rainfall likely over country: Met office 

Bangladesh Meteorology Department predicted light to moderate rain at a few places over the country and at one or two places over the rest three divisions including Dhaka in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (September 26). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate

Obaidul Hassan takes oath as 24th Chief Justice 

Newly appointed Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has taken oath as the 24th Chief Justice of Bangladesh today (September 26). President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in a brief ceremony at 11am. Hassan, a senior judge of the Appellate Division,