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Dry weather with fog likely to continue: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 4) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. According to the met office latest bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins of the country. Light to

14 members of Myanmar security force ‘illegally’ enter Bangladesh

At least 14 members of Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) illegally entered Bangladesh today (February 4) amid clashes between the army and the country's rebels last night. On the other hand, two Bangladeshis were injured during infighting between the Myanmar army and the rebels

3 youths killed as truck hits motorcycle in Bogura

At least three youths were killed after a truck hit their motorcycle in Bogura’s Kahalu Upazila on Saturday (yesterday).  The incident happened at Dorgahat area of Bogura- Naogaon regional highway at 8 pm. The deceased were identified as Rakib Promanik, 17, Mizan, 18, and

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 Sunday (February 4) 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

94 'illegal' Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia

At least 94 ‘illegal’ Bangladeshi immigrant workers were detained by Malaysian immigration officers early Saturday (February 3).  An attempt by two Bangladeshi men, who had been hiding in a drain for two hours, to avoid arrest failed when they were caught in an

First phase of Biswa Ijtema ends with Akheri Munajat

The Akheri Munajat of the first phase of Biswa Ijtema ended on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi, Gazipur. The first phase of this Biswa Ijtema is set to end today (February 3) with the Akheri Munajat. The Akheri Munajat started around 9:00 am. People from around the country

Renowned int'l Islamic scholars meet Bashundhara Group MD

Internationally renowned Islamic scholars called on Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir on Saturday (Feb 3). Sadrul Mudarris from Amroha Madarsa, the oldest Islamic education centre in India, and Syeed Mufti Affan Mansurpuri, met with this eminent businessperson at

3 including father, son crushed under train in Tangail

Three people, including a man and his son, were crushed under the wheels of a train at Analiabari area under Kalihati upazila of the district last night. The deceased were identified as Ratan Miah, 27, and his son Sunny, 6, residents of Baraigram upazila in Natore district and Sharif,

EU for strengthening partnership with Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has expressed their willingness to strengthen partnership with Bangladesh in the coming days. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic expressed this during their

Dry weather with fog likely to continue: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 3) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.  According to the met office latest bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins of the

Man held with 3.5-kg gold at Dhaka Airport

Officials of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate arrested a man and seized 3.498 kilograms (kg) of gold from his possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Friday night. The arrested was identified as M Masud Islam who came to Dhaka

Bangladesh sends doctors to Saudi Arabia for first time

Bangladesh is for the first time sending its doctors and nurses to work in Saudi Arabia, following the Kingdom’s recent decision to approve their recruitment and qualifications. According to Bangladesh Medical Association data, there are only a few dozen clinicians among nearly 3

DMP arrests 23, files 14 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (February 3) 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

Child among 3 killed as train run over in Tangail

Three people, including a child, have been killed by a train in Tangail's Kalihati on Friday (February 2). The accident took place around 8:30 pm in Analiabari area of the upazila. The deceased could not be identified immediately. However, the police said that they were from

Hajj registration deadline extended till February 6

The government has extended the deadline for Hajj registration till 6 February as the quota of pilgrims has remained unfulfilled. The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued a fresh notification in this regard on Friday (February 2).  Earlier, the deadline was extended in phases

Gambian President greets Sheikh Hasina on re-election as PM

Gambian President Adama Barrow has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as Bangladeshi premier. In a letter sent to Sheikh Hasina, the President wrote: "I have immense pleasure in conveying our warmest congratulations to You on Your recent election on

Police dies in Dhaka-Mymensingh highway accident

A man died and another injured after a bus hit their motorcycle in Tongi Milgate area on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on Friday (February 2) morning. The deceased was assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Hasan, of Manikganj District Court and the injured was Sub-inspector Amir Hamza, of

One dies as bike-private car collide in capital

A motorcyclist died and another injured after the bike collided with a private car on the Hanif Flyover in Jatrabari area of the capital on Friday (February 2) morning. The deceased was Md Shahin, 22, a motorcycle mechanic, and injured Md Azim, 20, a motorcycle parts seller.

Mother, daughter throat-slit body found in Nilphamari

A woman and her two daughters were found dead and her husband was rescued in critical condition at their residence at Charaikhola Union of Nilphamari Sadar Upazila on Friday (February 2) morning. The deceased were Tahura Begum, 30, wife of Ashikul Molla, and their daughters Tania

Light to moderate rain likely over parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 2) predicted that light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places over the south, South-eastern and north-eastern parts and at one or two places over Dhaka division.  According to the Met office latest bulletin,