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DMP arrests 26, files 19 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (July 16) arrested 26 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

Quota Reform: Students to hold demos on campuses in afternoon

The Anti-quota protest organisers are set to stage demonstrations at all public and private universities across the country this afternoon to meet their one-point demand. Nahid Islam, coordinator Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, came up with the announcement while talking to the

Dhaka court grants Milton Samaddar bail

A Dhaka court granted bail to Milton Samaddar, Chairman of Child and Old Age Care Ashram in the case of forgery of death certificate through fraud. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Jaglul Hossain granted Milton bail on Monday (July 15). Tapas Kumar Pal, Additional Public Prosecutor

They don't feel ashamed to call themselves Razakars, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 15)  termed the slogan, "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar. Razakar." chanted by the anti-quota protesters in the government jobs as "very regrettable" saying, "They don't feel ashamed to call themselves

Met office predicts rain in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to modern rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over four divisions and at one or two places over four divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country.

Stern action if quota protesters do not follow court order: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Commissioner Habibur Rahman has warned of stern action if quota reform protesters do not follow the court order. He said this while briefing reporters at 11:30am Monday about the security measures DMP took on the holy Ashura celebration and Tazia procession at

Freeze bank accounts of PM's former peon Jahangir: BB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's former peon Jahangir Alam, his wife Kamrun Nahar and their associated institutions. Masud Biswas, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) at Bangladesh Bank,

DMP arrests 28, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (July 15), 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 in

Govt can't do anything until court makes any decision: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding anti-quota movement said until there is a resolution from the court, there is nothing the government can do. She said, “No one is saying anything in the peaceful agitation against the quota. But if there is a destructive act, the law will

Man gets life term for raping 14-year-old in Chattogram

A court in Chattogram has handed down a life imprisonment sentence to a man for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the playground of KPZ located at Karnaphuli police station. Sirajudullah Qutbi, a judge of the Chattogram Women and Child Abuse Prevention Tribunal-6, delivered

Man killed in Satkhira road accident

A man was killed as a bus hit his bicycle in Assasuni upazila of Satkhira on Sunday (July 14). The deceased was identified as Rezaul Sana, 60, hailed from Adalotpur village of the upazila. Officer-in-Charge of Assasuni Police Station Biswajit Kumar Adhikari confirmed the matter.

Large proportion of prisoners’ drug addicts: Home boss

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, today (July 14) said a large proportion of incarcerated convicts are drug addicts. He said, “We all need to be aware of drugs and take stand against the dealers.” The minister made the remark at a discussion organized by the Narcotics

Journo attack: Case filed against anti-quota protesters at Shahbagh

A case has been lodged against the anti-quota protesters on allegation of attack on journalists in the capital’s Shahbagh area.  The case statement mentioned that journalists were attacked by the protesters with the intention to murder, assault, obstruction, damage, and

Met office predicts rain in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (July 14) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in three divisions and at one or two places in other five divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at some

DMP arrests 13, files 10 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (July 14), arrested 13 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

Intruders enter into quota reform movement: DB

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner and Detective Branch (DB) chief Harun Or Rashid today (July 13) said intruders have been entered into the quota movement to divert it towards different direction. Referring to giving instigation among the agitating students by

PM for grooming global standard players thru proper training

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 13) said the government is taking various measures to train players of different sports to elevate them to international standard and for this, BKSPs are being built in every division. "It is most important to make the players competent by

DMP arrests 24, files 19 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (July 13) arrested 24 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 likely across the country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind at places over all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 13). According to the BMD's latest

PM to brief media on China visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to address a media briefing on her China visit tomorrow (July 14). "The press conference will be held at the prime minister's official residence Ganabhaban here at 4pm," according to a release of her press wing. Prime Minister Sheikh