A that fire broke out at a building in the capital's Chawkbazar area on Saturday (January 20) morning has been brought under control. The fire broke out around 8.59am on the ground floor of six-storey Solaiman Tower in the area. Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters media

Four Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were killed after a truck hit their private car in Sylhet's Jaintiapur upazila on Saturday (January 20). The deceased were Tomal, 25, son of Arosh Miah; Nehal, 26, son of Randeep Pal; Jubayer Ahsan, 26, son of Jamal Uddin; and Suom

At least four people were killed, and five others injured in a road accident in Kharakandi area of Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur on Friday (January 19). Of the deceased three identified as Mehdi Matubbar, 25, son of Abu Sayeed of Aruakandi of Bhangar, Hafizul Islam Habu, 40, son of late

Eight more countries congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the premier of Bangladesh for the 4th straight term. The countries are - United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Egypt, Luxemburg, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil. In a congratulatory message,

A sudden suspension in gas supply has resulted in acute suffering in the port city since early Friday. The problem occurred due to a technical glitch at the LNG terminal in Moheshkhali, officials said. As the gas supply was suspended without any prior notice, residents fell into a

Two people were killed and four others injured while an oil-laden lorry hit a passenger-laden human-hauler (locally known as Mahindra) at Ghatail upazila of Tangail on Thursday. The accident took place in Porabari area under Deulabari union of the upazila around 9:30 pm. 

The United States has ruled out any perception that they do not recognise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s fourth straight term in office. At a regular briefing at the US Department of State on January 18, a journalist asked, "So, when you say that the election results in

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours commencing 9am today. According to the Met office latest bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (January 19) arrested 38 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

At least 44 people were sued for their alleged involvement in vandalism and arson attacks at Daudpur Union Parishad office in Rupganj of Narayanganj. Daudpur Union Chairman Nurul Islam Jahangir Master filed a case under the threat of death report at Rupganj Police Station as the

The public will be able to avail the services of metro rail on the Uttara-Motijheel route from morning to night from Saturday. “The first train will leave Uttara for Motijheel at 7:10am and it will continue until 8:30pm,” Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd Managing Director MAN

The European Union (EU) on Thursday (January 18) congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection for the fourth consecutive term. Besides, EU boss promised to take the partnership and cooperation with Bangladesh to a new height. EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley made the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said that mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Kishoregonj and Noagaon and it may continue, according to a met office forecast for the next 24hours commencing 9am today. According to the Met office latest

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (January 18) arrested 36 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Two persons including a woman were killed and at least 15 others injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on Dhaka-Khulna highway in Gopalganj's Sadar upazila early Thursday (January 18). The deceased were known as Mizan, 25, and an identified woman, 35. The accident

Two people were shot to death in a clash allegedly between two gangs in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah on Wednesday (January 17). The deceased were identified as Shamim Hossain, 28, and Montu Mia, 35, of Baghadanga-Kalyanpara under Nepa union, reports Jhenaidah correspondent.

Bashundhara Group, the country’s largest industrial conglomerate, has handed out blankets among newspaper hawkers in order to help them cope with the bitter cold. The conglomerate, which is involved in various charity work throughout the year, distributes blankets every winter on

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today (January 17) said his meeting with the foreign minister, Dr Hasan Mahmud, as a "forward-looking discussion". He told reporters after meeting with Hasan Mahmud at the Foreign

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Wednesday suggested an integrated fiscal system to reduce corruption as it is a main obstacle for businesses in the country. It also urged the authorities concerned to set up an independent office of an Ombudsman/Ombudsperson with proper legal,

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive arrested a man along with 40 gold bars at Maheshpur upazila in Jhenidah district on Wednesday (January 17) morning. The arrested is Rimon Hossain, a resident of Matila Baganpara area under the upazila. BGB-58, Maheshpur Camp