The parts of MP Anwarul Azim Anar’s corpse recovered in a septic tank of Sanjeeva Gardens in Kolkata will be sent to the lab for forensic test on Wednesday (May 29).  Mumtarin Ferdous Doreen, the daughter of Jhenaidah-4 Constituency MP Azim, will be called for a DNA test,

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday ordered the former police chief Benazir Ahmed to be present on its premises on 6 June to quiz him over corruption allegations. ACC Public Prosecutor Mahmud Hossain confirmed the serving of the summons order. Earlier, the anti-corruption

The Bangladesh government has constructed a peace monument at the Nagasaki Peace Park in Japan as part of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's quest for a nuclear bomb-free, peaceful world and to convey the message of peace to the people across the globe. Designed by architect Anindya

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will visit cyclonic storm Remal-hit areas in Patuakhali on Thursday (May 30). AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader disclosed the information in a press conference at AL President Sheikh

The Ministry of Railways today (May 28) said the 'Cattle Special Train' service, dedicated to transporting sacrificial animals for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, is set to operate from June 12 to June14. A press conference organised by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday confirmed

Cyclone Remal, which ripped through Bangladesh on Sunday night, has claimed at least 21 lives and affected over 37.58 lakh people across 19 districts. While the cyclone has weakened into a deep depression, hundreds of villages in the southern parts of the country remain submerged.

A court in Joypurhat today (May 28) sentenced 10 people including father to life imprisonment and son for murder due to a land dispute. Additional Sessions Judge First Court Judge Nurul Islam of the district also fined each Tk 100,000, in default another two years in prison. The

The Bangladesh railway authority today (May 28) announced to start sale of advance train tickets online for Eid-ul-Azha from June 2.  Railways Minister Md Zillul Hakim confirmed the matter at a press conference held at the Rail building in the capital. Tickets for all intercity

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 28) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places of the country. According to the BMD bulletin for next 24 hours, light to moderate rain or

As the campaign for the third phase of the Upazila Parishad elections ended last midnight, the Election Commission (EC) can now cancel candidature if any violation of electoral rules is found. Meanwhile, some 300 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) platoons have been deployed across the

At least three people, including a girl, were electrocuted in separate incidents in the capital on Monday (May 28) night during cyclone Remal. The deceased was identified as Liza Akhtar, 16, daughter of Md Siraj Khan of Noakhali's Charjabbar upazila, Rakib, 25, and Moriam

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (May 28) arrested 20 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

More than 8.4 million people including 3.2 million children are at risk of health, nutrition, sanitation and insecurity due to cyclone Remal which smashed into Bangladesh’s low-lying area, said United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Sheldon Yett,

At least 16 people have died after a cyclone crashed into coastal parts of India and southern Bangladesh. The region was hit by strong gales of 110km/h, torrential rain and tidal surges that have left low-lying areas flooded. Nearly a million people were evacuated as Cyclone Remal

The death count from Cyclone Remal which smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh has risen to at least 11 people. Besides, the cyclone destroyed around 1.5 lakh houses and affected more than 37,000 people, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman said on

Around 15,000 towers of various mobile operators in different districts have obsoleted due to cyclone Remal that smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh. People from different areas including the coast are not being able to use calls and internet due to disrupted mobile services.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 27) sought support of the United States (US) businessmen in Bangladesh's journey to become a developed and smart country by 2041. PM said, "I call on you to remain with us as partners in our journey to a developed, prosperous, and smart

The death count from Cyclone Remal that smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh has risen to at least 10 people. Besides, the cyclone destroyed around 1.5 lakh houses and affected more than 37,000 people, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman said today

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 27) predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barisal, Dhaka, Chattogram Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions under

The ferry movement in between Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes have been suspended from last night due to gusty weather, according to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Paturia Ghat. Deputy General Manager (DGM) BIWTC Paturia ghat Shah Mohammad Khaled