Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) members in a drive in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday (December 31). The arrestees are – Rahmat Ullah, 35, ARSA logistic commander, and his two companions Noor Alam, 23, and Nurul Islam, 24. RAB

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 31) predicted that the weather may remain dry with temporary partly  cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours commenced from 9am today. According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 31) inaugurated free textbooks distribution among students up to the secondary level for the academic year of 2024 as the textbooks distribution is set to officially start across the country tomorrow. The premier opened the textbook

Beaumont Police have arrested one man and are looking for another in connection with the fatal shooting late Friday (December 29) night of a store clerk in Beaumont's north end. Early Saturday morning, about three hours after the killing of a Bangladeshi national, police were able

Metro Rail services started today (December 31) at the Karwan Bazar and Shahbag stations. With the opening of the last two metro rail stations--Karwan Bazar and Shahbagh, all 16 of the stations from Uttara to Motijheel are now open to the public. Commuters, especially office-goers,

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (December 31) 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 campaign

Four members of a family died after being electrocuted in Ghoshpala Purbopara village under Nandail upazila of Mymensingh on Saturday (December 30) afternoon. The deceased were identified as Jamal Uddin, 36, his mother Anowara Begum, 55, and two minor daughters Faria Islam Anika, 04,

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (December 30) said the government has taken various steps for the welfare of Bangladeshi expatriates residing across the world considering them as the heroes behind Bangladesh's development miracle.  He said: "They are our heroes. We

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today issued some directives over 31st night celebration in order to avoid any untoward incident in the capital. In the interest of overall security and law and order of Dhaka city, no gatherings or festivals can be held at road intersections, flyovers,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 30) predicted that the weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.  According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and northwestern part of the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (December 30) arrested 36 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

The National Expatriates' Day is being observed in the country today (December 30) for the first time at the initiative of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. This year, the theme of the day is - "Probashir Kalyan, Morzada- Amader Ongikar, Smart

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead allegedly by the members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Bichanakandi border of Gowainghat upazila in Sylhet on Friday (December 29) night. The incident took place around 9.30pm within 400 yards of 1263 main pillar along the border area

More than 2,000 people gathered at a rally in Bangladesh on Friday to show solidarity with Palestine and warn of the danger that Israel’s deadly onslaught on Gaza poses to the world. The protest was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, Bangladesh, a group that was

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been deployed across the country alongside other law enforcement forces as part of the security plan to ensure holding a free, fair and peaceful national election slated for January 7, 2024. RAB members will perform duties in all parliamentary

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to postpone the election to the Naogaon-2 constituency following the death of independent candidate Aminul Haque. Ashok Kumar Debnath, additional secretary of the EC, made the announcement on Friday in a press conference at the EC hours after

The National Expatriates' Day will be observed in the country tomorrow for the first time at the initiative of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment with the theme "Probashir Kalyan, Morzada- Amader Ongikar, Smart Bangladesh Goray Tarao Soman

A total of 12 more devotees left Dhaka for Saudi Arabia on Friday (December 29) morning to perform Umrah with the financial assistance of Bashundhara Group. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee has organised the initiative. Before leaving Dhaka the Umrah pilgrims prayed

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is visiting Barishal after a recess of five-year. Pinning upon the visit, the entire Barishal region wore a festive mood while the local people as well as leaders and workers of the ruling Awami League and associate bodies cheered

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (December 29) arrested 28 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign