Monday, 17 Mar, 2025

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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,

DMP arrests 32, files 22 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (February 2) arrested 32 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

First phase of Ijtema begins through Aam Bayan

The first phase of the Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim congregation, began today on the bank of the Turag River in Gazipur’s Tongi. The authorities concerned have completed the necessary preparations to hold the religious gathering smoothly. A good

Three arrested for killing mother, son in Pabna

Three people were arrested for allegedly killing of a woman and her 8-year-old son at Dighulia village under Chatmohar upazila in Pabna.    The arrestees were Saddam Hossain, 26, a resident of Dhupulia village of upazila, his elder brother Hosen Ali, 37, and Humayun Mizi, 28,

Three die by electrocution in Noakhali

At least three construction workers were killed by electrocution at Durgapur union under Begumganj upazila in Noakhali on Thursday (February 1). The deceased are Shakil, 20, Riaz, 28 and Kamrul, 30. According to locals, the first phase of the work of a private under-construction

Restless rice market, food minister warns dishonest traders

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today (February 1) expressing his annoyance regarding restlessness in rice market warned the unscrupulous traders saying the government doesn’t want to insult anyone.  The minister said this while addressing a meeting with stakeholders

139 more Bangladeshi migrants return from Libya

A total of 139 more undocumented Bangladeshi migrants, who were in detention centres in Benghazi city of Libya, returned home in the early hours of Thursday (February 1). A chartered flight of Buraq Air carrying them landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around

HC shows respect to language martyrs, delivers verdicts in Bangla

The High Court passed orders and announced verdicts in Bangla today (February 1) showing respect to all language martyrs. The bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah said, “Today we will pass all orders in Bangla.”  On February 1, 2023, a total

PM opens month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 1) inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2024 for the record 21st time at the Bangla Academy in the capital. The Bangla Academy is organizing the world's largest annual book fair on its and Suhrawardy Udyan's premises

Light to moderate rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 1) predicted that light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places over south, south-east and north-eastern region and at one or two places over the north and central region including the capital. According to the Met

Govt not harassing Dr Yunus, says Law minister

Law minister Anisul Huq today (February 1) has said the government is not carrying out any actions against Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to harass him.  He made the remark while providing the context behind the case filed against Dr Muhammad Yunus to journalist at the

Bangladeshi held for entering India on forged documents

The Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of India has arrested another illegal Bangladeshi immigrant staying in Deoband, Saharanpur, for the past eight years and allegedly helping illegal entry into India and carrying out anti-national activities in the country. So far, eight

PM to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair in afternoon

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2024 is set to begin today (February 1) at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the country's largest book fair this afternoon. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to

DMP arrests 21, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (February 1) 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

Month of language movement begins

The month of language movement begins today. The nation will pay rich tributes to the valiant sons of the soil who were killed during the language movement in the month of February 1952. The language movement paved the way for the country’s independence.  On March 24 in

Month of language movement begins tomorrow

As the month of language movement begins tomorrow, the nation will pay tributes to the valiant sons of the soil, who were killed during the language movement in the month of February in 1952. The Bengali nation achieved the dignity of their mother tongue through the supreme sacrifices

BGB recovers 1Kg crystal meth from Satkhira border

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered one Kilogram (KG) of crystal meth also known as ice worth about Tk 5 crore from Kutibari border area of Satkhira in Khulna early today (January 31). Acting on a tip-off, a BGB patrol team challenged a passerby in the area around 1.00