Friday, 14 Mar, 2025

National

75 'illegal' Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia

The Melaka Immigration Department rounded up 90 undocumented migrants in Kota Laksamana in Malacca City, through Ops Sapu, last night. Melaka Immigration Department director Anirwan Fauzee Mohd Aini said during the three-hour operation that started at 12 midnight, those detained

HC orders retirement benefits for teachers, employees within 6 months

The High Court today (February 22) ordered authorities concerned to pay all the due benefits to Monthly Payment Order (MPO)-enlisted private educational institutions' teachers and staff within six months of their retirement. A High Court division bench comprising Justice Naima

Department of Environment director, wife die after both fall ill

A director of Department of Environment and his wife died after falling ill at their Mirpur residence on Wednesday (February 21). Syed Nazmul Ahsan, 56, passed away at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital yesterday afternoon. Later, Nazmul’s wife Nahid Binte Alam, 48,

PM to brief media on Germany visit Friday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow (February 23) morning to brief the media about the outcome of her recent three-day visit to Munich, Germany.   "The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 10am on Friday,"

Rain or thundershowers likely in eight divisions: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 22) predicted that rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at different places of the eight divisions.  According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershower accompanied by

Bashundhara MD honoured with ‘TRAB Smart Performance Award’

Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) Sayem Sobhan Anvir has been honoured with the ‘TRAB Smart Performance Award-2024’ for his outstanding contribution to the housing and jewelery industry. Television Reporters’ Unity of Bangladesh (TRAB) gave this award at a

SC upholds HC bail order to GK Shamim in arms case

The Supreme Court (SC) today (Feb 22) upheld a High Court order that granted bail to expelled Jubo League leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim, known as GK Shamim, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in an arms case. A five-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC headed by Chief

Four detained with 2.104kg gold at Dhaka airport

National Security Intelligence (NSI) and APBN members arrested four passengers from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital along with gold bars, powder, and gold ornaments weighing 2.104kg.   The security intelligence members arrested Abdul Qadir, 41, of

DMP arrests 25, 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 Tuesday (Feb 22) arrested 25 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

Youth dies as two motorcycles collide in Gaibandha

A youth was killed after two motorcycles collided head-on in Polashbari area of Gaibandha on Thursday (Feb 22). Deceased Swadesh Chandra, 23, succumbed to injuries at Rangpur Doctors Clinic at 4 am. According to deceased uncle, Swadesh just finished his studies on graphics designing

One held with 1.6 kg gold items at Ctg airport

A total of 1.6 kg of gold items were recovered from a passenger at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport on Wednesday (Feb 21) morning.  According to sources, the passenger arrived on a flight from Fly Dubai, FZ 0563, and landed at the airport at around 9:48am.  On

Another minor dies during circumcision in Dhaka

After Ayaan another 10-year-old boy died during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in the capital. Deceased Ahnaf Tahmin Ayham, a class IV student of Motijheel Ideal School and College, died last night at JS Hospital and Medical Checkup Centre (JSHMCC) in Malibagh. The

DCAB pays respect to language movement heroes

The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), today (February 21) paid respect to language movement heroes on the occasion of 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day. President Nurul Islam Hasib and General Secretary Ashiqur

Two killed as bus-pickup van collides in Khagrachari

At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a head-on collision between a tourist bus and a pickup van at Matiranga in Khagrachari. The deceased are Preeti Bala Guha, 45, wife of late Nani Gopal Guha and Anima Ghosh, 65, wife of late Gaurang Ghosh, residents of Bashundhara

DMP arrests 31, files 25 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (February 21) arrested 31 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Nation paying tribute to language martyrs

The nation is observing the 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day today (21 February) with due respect. People from all walks of life pay glowing tributes to the memories of language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of the soil who fought

President, PM pay homage to language heroes

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.   Both the Head of the State and the Head of the Government paid homage by

2 killed as car crashes electric pole in Narayanganj

Two people were killed after their private car crashed into an electric pole being hit by another car from behind at Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj district on Tuesday (Feb 20). The deceased were identified as Mohammad Ullah, 35, and his father in law Siddiqur Rahman, 60, hailed from

Foreign Minister opens DUJ biennial general meeting

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud today (Feb 20) inaugurated the opening session of the biennial general meeting (BGM) of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) at Jatiya Press Club (JPC) in the capital. Prime Minister's former Information Adviser Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, President of

High Commission hosts event to promote India Bangladesh defense industry collaboration

High Commissioner Pranay Verma and Principal Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces Division, Lt. Gen. M.R. Shameem addressed the Seminar on Indian Defense Equipment - SIDE 2024 - hosted by the High Commission of India in Dhaka on February 20.  High Commissioner highlighted the