Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

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Miscreants loot Tk 29 lakh from Bogura IFIC Bank

Some unidentified miscreants looted Tk 29.40 lakh from the IFIC Bank’s Matidhali branch in Sadar Upazila of Bogura on Thursday (June 13). Saihan Oliullah, officer-in-charge of Bogura Sadar Police Station confirming the matter said that the bank officials left office on on

Security beefed up ahead of Eid: RAB

Commander Arafat Islam, Director of Legal and Media Wing of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said that the security system across the country has been boosted ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. "Elite force of RAB is working to provide security and safety during the Eid

Rain likely over parts of Bangladesh: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate 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 13). According to the BMD weather bulletin,

Two killed as covered van hits motorbike in Tangail 

Two persons were killed in a road accident in Tangail's Ghatail upazila this morning (June 13). The accident happened around 8:30 am in Kadamtali area under the upazila. The deceased were identified as Jewel and Badsha. The details of the dead could not be known immediately.

Female garment worker stabbed dead in Gazipur

A female garment worker was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified miscreants in Gazipur's Konabari on Wednesday night. The incident took place around 8:30 pm on Bimile bridge of the Gazipur-Tangail highway. The victim Rubaia, 23, wife of Masud Rana, hailed from

DMP arrests 23, files 17 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (June 13) 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

Bangladesh welcomes Oman’s visa restrictions withdrawal decision

Bangladesh government today (June 12) welcomed the Omani government's decision to withdraw restrictions from a few categories of visas for Bangladeshi citizens, an official release said. Referring to the decision of the government of the Sultanate of Oman, the Omani Embassy in

84,867 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Jeddah for hajj this year 

Bangladesh has completed its special Hajj flight operations, with the final pilgrims leaving Dhaka on Wednesday (June 12) to join tens of thousands of others who have already arrived in the Kingdom. Bangladeshis will be among 2 million Muslims arriving in Makkah and Madinah for this

Court orders confiscation of more assets of Benazir, family

A Dhaka court today (June 12) ordered the confiscation of more properties of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife Jissan Mirza and their three daughters Farhin Rishta Binte Benazir, Tahsin Raisa Binte Benazir and Zara Jerin Binte Benazir.  Confirming

UK provides Tk 7.5cr for Cyclone Remal affected people

The United Kingdom (UK) is providing Taka 7.5 crore in humanitarian assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Remal in southwestern Bangladesh.  "Cyclone Remal has affected 4.6 million people and displaced 800,000 people. In response, the UK is providing Taka 7.5 crore

Three get death for murdering man in Narail

A Narail court today (June 12) sentenced three people to death for killing a man in Lohagara upazila of the district in 2018. The convicts  are –  Anarul Molla, son of late Abul Khair Molla, resident  of Makrail village of Lohagara upazila, Jinarul Islam alias Tara

DSCC to remove sacrificial animals waste within 24 hours: Taposh

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today (June12) said waste of the sacrificial animals remove within 24 hours during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. He told reporters after inspecting the overall preparation of the main congregation of the holy

Jatiya Sangsad session resumes

The sitting of the 3rd session (Budget 2024-25) of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad resumed at 4.03 pm today (June 12) with Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The day's proceedings began with the recitation from the Holy Quran. BDST: 1626 HRS, JUNE 12, 2024 MN

Minor killed in Chapainawabganj road crash

A three years old boy was killed when a battery-run auto van hit him in Gomastapur upazila of the district today (June 12).   The deceased was identified as Kawsar Ali, 3, son of Ismail Hossain, a resident of Nandalalpur village of the upazila.   Police said the accident

Ferry service between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the offing

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka have initiated discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) and the potential launch of a passenger ferry service between the two countries.  This was conveyed during the recent meeting

Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh later this month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a trip to Bangladesh in near future in keeping with India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and to maintain its preeminent position in South Asia. Earlier, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was scheduled to visit India at the end of June or

Heat wave likely over parts of Bangladesh: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted the ongoing mild to moderate heat wave is likely to continue at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 12). According to the BMD weather bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers

Chattogram warehouse catches fire 

A jhoot (garment leftover including scraps of fabric) warehouse in North Kattali of Chattogram caught fire Wednesday morning. Six fire service units were working to control the fire. The fire broke out from the warehouse near the City Gate Mustafa Hakim Degree College around 10am.

Teacher arrested for sexual harassment in Chattogram

Police in Chattogram arrested a teacher of the St. Scholastica's Girls' School & College for alleged sexual harassment to a student of Class-V. The arrestee is Rakib Uddin, 35, was arrested after victim’s mother filed a complaint with the city’s Kotwali police

Misuse of fund: Dhaka court indicts Prof Yunus, 13 others

A Dhaka court today (June 12) framed charges against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misuse of Tk 25.22 crore. Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 Judge Syed Arafat Hossain passed the order. According to case statement, Yunus and 13 others misused