Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 2) said Bangladesh would instead work with those countries that will help in Dhaka's journey towards development and prosperity, not taking into consideration who engages in war with whom. She said: "I first consider the development of
Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance train tickets today (June 2), ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Advance tickets for western zone routes became available online at 8 am. According to Kamalapur Railway Station sources, in the first hour, tickets for the Rangpur section were sold
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (June 2), arrested 23 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) — to be led by an IG, three DIGs and 10 to 12 other officers — to probe the murder of Bangladeshi lawmaker, Anwar Azim Anar on May 13. Besides ensuring quick
A three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans began today (June 1) to ensure the safe breeding and movement of fish and wild animals. Forest officials stated that the movement of all types of vessels, including boats and fishing trawlers in the rivers and canals, as well
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (June 1) predicted light to moderate rainfall with temporary gusty wind with moderately heavy falls at different places over the country. According to the BMD weather bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by
Bangladesh needs US$ 876 billion to implement its ambitious climate action plans and that is why international cooperation is crucial in this regard. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today (June 1) also said the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) of
Md Siam Hossain, a key suspect in MP Anwarul Azim Anar murder case, has been arrested in Nepal. Nepalese police arrested Siam Hossain in Kathmandu on Thursday, May 30. Meanwhile, a team of Detective Branch (DB) of police left Dhaka for Nepal this morning as part of the investigation
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (June 1), arrested 19 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed along with his wife has reportedly left Bangladesh for Singapore amid an inquiry by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) into his alleged illegal wealth. The ex-IGP and his wife left the country on a flight of Singapore Airlines on
The government decided to raise the price of diesel, kerosene, gasoline, and octane in line with the global market due to devaluation of Taka against US dollar. The new prices will come into effect on June 1 (tomorrow), according to a press release issued on Friday (May 31). At the
Two youths were killed and two others injured in a collision between a pickup van and autorickshaw in Brahmanbaria on Friday (May 31) morning. The incident happened at 10.15 am on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway at Suhilpur area of the upazila. The deceased are - Shamsu Mia, 24, son of
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today (May 31) said that no one from Myanmar will be allowed to enter in Bangladesh. He made the remark while talking to reporters after a law and order meeting on the Rohingya camps at the Hilltop Circuit House in Cox's Bazar at 11:00pm. Home
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (May 31) said banks can utilize Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to encourage digital transactions from June 1 this year to June 31, 2025. A directive in this regard was issued by the Central Bank and copy of the same was forwarded to the managing directors
The prices of Sonali chicken and onions have witnessed hike over the course of a week in the Dhaka’s market. On the other hand price of the hilsa fish has dropped slightly due to growth in production. The information has been observed after visiting the
Thousands of migrant workers from Bangladesh rushed to beat a hard Friday deadline for new labourers to enter Malaysia, but many more are shut out from being able to work in the Southeast Asian country and send millions of dollars in crucial remittances despite paying exorbitant fees to
An investigation is being conducted into the killing of Bangladesh Member of Parliament Anwarul Azim Anar and the Indian government is extending full support to the Bangladeshi side in the probe, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a media
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (May 31) 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 campaign in
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur in parts of country, said a met forecast for the next 24 hours from 9am today (May 31). "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur,
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said Thursday he was "concerned by the growing impact" of cyclone Remal on Bangladesh and India which killed at least 56 people. "We're assessing humanitarian needs and stand ready to support local authorities in the