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DMP arrests 28, 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 Saturday (January 6) 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

Textile minister's key associate sells police's land

An organized gang orchestrated the fraudulent sale of over 500 katha of land in Narayanganj’s Rupganj, simultaneously to two different buyers. The property was initially sold to the Bangladesh Police Officers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (BPOMCS) in Rupganj, near Dhaka.

3 suspected cattle thieves lynched in Pabna 

Three suspected cattle thieves were beaten to death by the villagers in Pabna's Bhangura upazila on Saturday. The incident took place at Betuan village under the upazila early in the morning. The deceased could not be identified immediately. According to locals and police, a

Western zone train services suspended for 2-day

The Western Railway authorities decided to suspend Dhallachar and Benapole Express train services for two days -- Saturday and Sunday -- keeping in mind the safety of the passengers. After the Benapole Express train fire incident, the train movement in the western region will remain

Minister Gazi ‘buying’ votes in Rupganj

Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi and the Awami League (AL) candidate for the Narayanganj-1 (Rupganj) constituency has allegedly resorted to bribing voters to ensure a win in the 7 January national election. Local people have observed that the minister fears that

4 dead as Benapole Express set on fire in capital

At least four people were killed after Benapole Express, an inter-district passenger train, was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in the Gopibagh area of the capital on Friday (January 5). According to eyewitnesses, the train was en route to Kamalapur railway station from

WSJ Opinion: Bangladesh Shows the Limits of Biden’s ‘Democracy Promotion’

An opinion written by Sadanand Dhume in the Wall Street Journal on January 3 said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, chief of the ruling Awami League, is set to secure a fourth consecutive term with the BNP boycotting the polls. This would reflect PM Hasina’s victory over US President

JS Polls: 5 lakh Ansar, VDP deployed across the country

Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Major General AKM Aminul Haque on Friday (January 5) said a total of 5, 17,143 members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP have been deployed across the country. Members of Ansar and VDP deployed to maintain law and order, and ensure the security of

Rohingya teacher shot dead in Ukhiya camp

A Rohingya teacher was shot dead by miscreants at Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar Ukhiya. The incident happened at Kutupalong Camp-4, D/8 Block on Thursday (January 4) around 8 pm. The deceased Mohammod Faisal, 27, was a teacher of learning coaching centre. According

Textile minister's key associate sells police's land

An organized gang orchestrated the fraudulent sale of over 500 katha of land in Narayanganj’s Rupganj, simultaneously to two different buyers. The property was initially sold to the Bangladesh Police Officers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (BPOMCS) in Rupganj, near Dhaka.

Election camps set on fire in Chapainawabganj, Natore

Some unidentified miscreants set fire to election camps of two candidates in Chapainawabganj and Natore. In Chapainawabganj: Miscreants set fire to an election camp of the Awami League-nominated candidate of Chapainawabganj-1 constituency. The incident took place at Shikarpur area

Four polling centres in Rajshahi set on fire

Four polling centres were set on fire in three constituencies of Rajshahi on Friday (January 5). However, no casualties were reported after the incident. According to locals, miscreants used petrol bombs to set the polling stations on fire. The affected polling centres are

Police discovers plot to sabotage during national polls: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Friday (January 5) said law enforcement agencies found out sabotage planned during the 12th general election. He said at a press briefing held on the premises of Willes Little Flower School and College in the capital.

Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of Bangladesh

Mild cold wave is sweeping over three northern districts, according to a met office forecast for the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (January 5) According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh and

DMP arrests 39, files 23 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (January 5) arrested 39 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

93pc of AL candidates in 12th JS polls are billionaires: SHUJAN

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) today (January 4) claimed that around 93.83 percent of Awami League candidates in the 12th parliamentary election are billionaires. The average annual income of the party's 265 candidates is Tk 2.14 crore and the average value of each asset is

Banks to remain open on Friday, Saturday

The Bangladesh bank (BB) said banks will remain open on Friday and Saturday ahead of the national election slated for January 7. BB issued a circular as per instruction of the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday (January 4). According to circular, branches in Dhaka, Chattogram, and

Bangladesh: 517 road accidents claim 512 lives in Dec, says RSF

The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) said a total of 512 people were killed and 793 injured in 517 road accidents across Bangladesh in December 2023. According to data compiled by RSF, the mishaps included 213 motorbike accidents killing 201 people, which is 39.25% of the total fatalities.

Mild cold wave likely to continue in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 4) predicted mild cold wave is sweeping over two northernmost districts and it may continue. According to the BMD bulletin, mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur & Panchagarh and it may continue.

Textile minister's key associate sells police's land

An organized gang orchestrated the fraudulent sale of over 500 katha of land in Narayanganj’s Rupganj, simultaneously to two different buyers. The property was initially sold to the Bangladesh Police Officers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (BPOMCS) in Rupganj, near Dhaka.