Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira today (April 7) said that Brasilia considered Bangladesh's keen interest to become BRICS member "very strongly and positively" as Dhaka shared same principles and positions with the BRICS member states.  "Bangladesh is the

A total of 15 shops were gutted in a fire at Shapla Hawkers Market in the town on Sunday (April 7) morning. The fire originated around 7:30 am at the hawkers market in Station Road area. Being informed, eight fire fighter units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control

Members of police arrested two people along with fake stamps worth over Tk 2 crore on Saturday night. The arrestees were Md Asif Iqbal, 38, hailing from Barishal and Md Jewel, 42, hailing from Manikganj. Abdullahil Kafi, Dhaka District Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and

Two people went missing in the Rupsha River when a cargo ship capsized after it collided with the pillar of a rail bridge in Khulna on Sunday (April 7). In-charge of Rupsha New Police camp Inspector Nurul Islam Sheikh confirmed the matter He said the fertiliser-laden cargo ship

At least two people were killed and two hundred houses were shattered by a sudden storm in Bhola and Lalmohon of Barishal. The deceased were identified as Hares, 68, and Bacchu, 40. Besides, there is information that a fishing trawler with six fishermen sank in Das area of Monpura.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members, in a special drive, arrested the chief coordinator of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) from Bandarban Sadar upazila on Sunday (April 7) afternoon. The arrestee is Chosim Bom, 55, one of the chief coordinators of the organization's Central

Five Eid congregations (jamaats) will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on the day of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, an Islamic Foundation press release said on Sunday. The first Eid jamaat will be held at 7am while the next four Jamaats will be held at 8am, 9am,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (April 7) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi and

A total of eight cases were registered in Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban in connection with attacks on Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank, and the robbery of money and weapons. Four cases were registered in Ruma Police Station and four others in Thanchi Police Station. Besides, law

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in Dhaka on Sunday (April 7) morning. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received Mauro Vieira at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport upon his arrival. The Foreign Minister of South America's most influential country will have a

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (April 7) arrested 21 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

Bashundhara Group is distributing iftar meals among orphans and madrasah students to spread the sanctity and blessings of the month of Ramadan. The industrial conglomerate shares happiness by distributing iftar meals among 7,000 students of 35 madrasahs on Saturday, the 26th of the

Shab-e-Qadr, the night of power and blessings, was observed across the country with religious fervour. The mosques across the country reverberated with the recitation of the holy Quran on Saturday night. Muslims across the world observe the religious gathering of Shab-e-Qadr, known

At least four people were killed and two others injured after a bus collided head-on with a private car in Bogura on Saturday (April 6). The accident took place around 10:15 am on the Naogaon-Bagura regional highway in front of Erulia High School in Bogura Sadar upazila. Three of

Newspapers will not be published for six days during holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, and Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year. The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) on Saturday announced the holidays

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today (April 6) said stern action would be taken against those involved in Bandarban bank robberies and looting firearms of police and Ansar. Asaduzzaman Khan said, "Law enforcers along with army and border guards will launch a crackdown

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (April 6) predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.    According to the BMD bulletin,

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tonight.   The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting

A Dua Mahfil and discussion will be held today (April 6) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Islamic

A Bronx man was arrested on Thursday (April 4) in Manhattan on criminal charges related to the alleged 2021 murder of a man in Bangladesh. “As alleged in the indictment, the defendant, a U.S. national, murdered another U.S. national while they were both in Bangladesh,” said