Thursday, 06 Mar, 2025

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Mild heat wave likely to abate: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted that the ongoing mild heat wave is likely to abate from eight places across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 27).  According to the Met office bulletin, mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi

DNCC starts demolishing illegal part of Sadeeq Agro

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) started an eviction drive in the Mohammadpur Beribandh area of the capital on Thursday (June 27) morning to demolish a part of much-talked-about Sadeeq Agro, which was allegedly built on a canal and a road. A mobile court, led by two executive

Sadeeq Agro relocates cows ahead of DNCC eviction

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to conduct a drive to evict Sadeeq Agro farm, which was illegally built on the site of the Ramchandrapur canal and the adjacent road in Mohammadpur area, this morning. Following the announcement of the operation, cows have already been

56 Bangladeshi nationals held in Kyrgyzstan 

Operatives of the Service for Extremism and Illegal Migration Combat continue raids to reveal foreign nationals, who violate migration legislation of Kyrgyzstan.  56 nationals of Bangladesh, who illegally worked and lived in the capital, were brought to Bishkek police department.

DMP arrests 28, files 21 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 27) 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

Post office staffs steal Tk51 crore: Palak

State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Wednesday (June 26) said employees of the state-run postal department have stolen total Tk51 crore from people’s deposits and the department’s funds. The Anti-Corruption Commission has been directed to take actions against

Andalib Elias appointed next Bangladesh envoy to Sri Lanka

The government has named Andalib Elias as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka. He will replace Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam in this capacity, read a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.  Andalib Elias, a career diplomat who

DB arrests two more over MP Azim murder in Khagrachhari

The Detective Branch (DB) of police on Wednesday arrested Mostafiz and Faisal, two of the main accused in lawmaker Azim murder case, from Khagrachhari hill tracts during a combing operation using a helicopter. The two were set to be brought to Dhaka's Purbachal area on a

6 to die in Cumilla over Nurul Haque murder case

A court in Cumilla has sentenced six people to death and 10 others to life imprisonment in a Nurul Haque murder case in 2011. Judge Jahangir Hossain of the Cumilla Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-4 passed the order fining each convict Tk 50,000 on Wednesday (June 26)

Report in graft case against ex-chief justice Sinha Sept 2

A Dhaka court today (June 26) set September 2 for submitting probe report in a case against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar (SK) Sinha filed for amassing illegal wealth through misuse of power. Judge Mohammad Ash Shams Jaglul Hossain of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court set

I will die if isolated from people: PM to SSF

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 26) said she will die if she is isolated from the public. At the same time, the premier asked the Special Security Force (SSF) not to detach her from the people. "If you make me isolated from the people, it doesn’t need to shoot me

Jatiya Sangsad session resumes 

The sitting of the 3rd session (Budget 2024-25) of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad resumed at 4:06 pm today (June 26) with Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The day's proceedings began with recitation from the Holy Quran. BDST: 1640 HRS, JUNE 26, 2024 MN/SMS

IMED hearing on ‘anomalies’ in coal import Wednesday

The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) of the Panning Ministry is scheduled to hold a hearing Wednesday regarding “allegation of anomalies” in the coal procurement process for the Matarbari power plant. A review panel would hold the hearing after an

Fire catches in oil-carrying vessel in Buriganga

A fire broke out in an oil-laden vessel in the Buriganga River near Fatulla Bazar in Narayanganj on Wednesday (June 26). The incident happened at 1:30 pm. Fakhruddin, Deputy Assistant Director of Narayanganj Fire Service confirmed the matter. On information, eight firefighting

Heavy downpour causes commuter suffering in Dhaka

A sudden heavy downpour caused waterlogging in various parts of Dhaka, intensifying suffering for city dwellers, particularly commuters. The rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, began around 9 am and continued until noon. Many people were seen wading through ankle-deep water in areas

Rain likely over parts of country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (June 26) 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.

4 death row convicts break out of Bogura jail, later arrested

Four death row convicts were arrested on Wednesday morning after they escaped from Bogura District Jail on Tuesday night, police said. They escaped together last night, according to police sources. However, no further details were available. Later, drives were conducted by jail

DMP arrests 22, files 15 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (June 26) 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

India prepares for Ganga water treaty renewal with Bangladesh

The Ganga Water Treaty, a crucial agreement between India and Bangladesh, signed on December 12, 1996, is due for renewal in 2026.  As this date approaches, preparations for its renewal have been underway, involving significant internal reviews and stakeholder consultations.

230 killed in road crashes during Eid journey: BRTA

A total of 230 people were killed and 301 injured in 235 road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Azha journey this year. Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Chairman Nur Mohammad Mazumder presented this information in a report during a press briefing on Tuesday (June