Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

National

Army Chief adorned with General rank badge

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman was adorned with the new rank badge of General in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban in the capital on Sunday (June 23) morning. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan

Water levels in 55 rivers rise, 54 fall

Water levels at 55 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 54 stations recorded fall.   Among the 110 monitored river stations, water levels at six river stations are flowing above the danger level, a bulletin issued by the

ACC begins probe into alleged graft of NBR official Matiur

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started a probe into corruption allegations against National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman. The Commission today formed a three-member body to conduct inquiry into the alleged accumulation of illegal wealth by Matiur Rahman.

Matiur Rahman removed from NBR post

Matiur Rahman, a member of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and director of the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC, has been removed from his position. The Finance Ministry issued a circular on Sunday (June 23), stating that the decision is effective immediately. Rahman has been removed

Nine Bangladeshi nationals detained at Agartala 

A total of nine Bangladeshi nationals, including six women, have been arrested at the Agartala railway station while they were trying to board trains destined to different parts of the country, including the national capital, the police said. An official of the Government Railway

Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites

All health centres and hospitals in Bangladesh have been ordered to stock anti-venom after reports of a surge in snake bites across the country. Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen also urged the public to bring snake bite victims to hospitals as soon as possible. Hospitals in rural

Bashundhara Shuvosangho stands by disabled beggar in Dinajpur

Bashundhara Shuvosangho provided food items for the family of a differently abled beggar named Rahela Bewar in Fulbari upazila of Dinajpur on Saturday. “I’m helpless. These foods will last me a long time. May Bashundhara prosper. I was in a lot of trouble. I can’t go

Benazir skips ACC interrogation again

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed did not appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday (June 23), despite being summoned for the second time to face allegations of illegally amassing vast wealth. The ACC's investigation committee had planned to

Rain likely over parts of country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind and moderately heavy to heavy falls at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 23). According

PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu on AL's founding anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 23) paid a rich tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 75th founding anniversary of the ruling Awami League (AL). She paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the

What's behind death of Hajj pilgrimage this year?

Hundreds of people are thought to have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia - most of them due to extreme heat as temperatures soared past 51C (123F). AFP news agency quoted an Arab diplomat as saying 658 Egyptians had died. Indonesia said that more than 200 of its nationals

PM returns home from India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home today (June 22) after ending up her two-day state visit to India. The premier landed India on Friday afternoon at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister and

PM leaves India for home

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left New Delhi today (June 22) after wrapping up her two-day state visit to India. She arrived India on Friday afternoon at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister and her

BFUJ, DUJ express concern over BPSA statement

Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) have expressed deep concern regarding the statement made by the Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) about journalists.  BFUJ president Omar Faruk, secretary general Deep Azad and DUJ

List of outcomes of PM Sheikh Hasina’s state visit to India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed a total of 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during her two-day state visit to India, focusing on mutual benefits for both countries. The MoUs are 1. Shared Vision for India-Bangladesh Digital Partnership, 2, Shared Vision for India-Bangladesh

2 killed in Munshiganj road accident

Two persons were killed and four others injured in a collision between a bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka-Nawabganj regional highway in Kharshur Taltala area of Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj today (June 22). The accident happened when the two vehicles collided head-on

10 killed as micro, auto-rickshaw plunge into Barguna canal

At least 10 people were killed as a microbus and auto-rickshaw plunged into a canal after a bridge on the canal collapsed in Amtali upazila of Barguna on Saturday. A bridge connecting the Chawra and Haldia Hat area of the upazila broke down at around 2pm on Saturday (June 22).

Dhaka, Delhi ink 10 MoUs to further deepen ties

Dhaka and New Delhi today (June 22) signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) including seven new and three renewed to further consolidate the ever-growing relationship between the two countries. The MoUs were inked in the presence of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her

Rain likely over parts of country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind and moderately heavy to heavy falls at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 22). According

Father-son killed as bus hits motorbike in Bagerhat

A man and his son were killed after a bus hit their motorcycle in Bagerhat's Fakirhat upazila on Saturday (June 22) morning. The accident happened around 8:30 am on the Bagerhat-Khulna highway. The deceased were identified as Khalilur Rahman Rari, 35, son of Moslem Uddin of