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2 youths found dead near Indian border in Rajshahi

Police recovered the dead bodies of two youths near India’s border in Godagari of Rajshahi. The bodies were recovered from Char Hanumantnagar area of Char Ashariadah Union of the upazila around 10 am on Saturday (December 23). The deceased were identified as - Kawsar Ali,

Met office predicts drizzles over Mymensingh, Sylhet

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 23) predicted that weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.  According to the met office

EC to halt voting if rigging attempt reported: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday (December 23) said Election Commission (EC) will stop voting if there is any attempt of rigging. CEC warned at a view-exchange meeting with the candidates of Barishal at the conference room of the district

DMP arrests 33, 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 Saturday (December 23) arrested 43 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Army to be deployed on Dec 29 for 13 days

Members of the armed forces will be deployed for 13 days for election duty from December 29 to January 10, according to the home ministry. A notification signed by Md Mostafizur Rahman, senior secretary of public security divisions of the ministry was issued in this regard yesterday.

Bhutanese Queen Mother conveys respect to PM 

Bhutanese Queen Mother Dorji Wanmgmo Wangchuckand today (December 22) conveyed best regards, appreciation and deep respect to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of her Royal Family.  The Bhutanese Queen Mother made the remark while taking a transit at Hazrat Shahjalal

Motorcycle to be banned for 3 days during JS polls

The Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a three-day ban on motorcycle riding across the country during the 12th parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. The home ministry on Friday issued a circular mentioning that the ban will be enforced from 12 am on January 5 to 12 am on

Home ministry bans carrying firearms till January 9

The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned on licence holders from carrying and displaying firearms till January 9, ahead of the 12th parliamentary elections slated for January 7. A notification signed by Israt Jahan, deputy secretary of the ministry, was issued in this regard yesterday.

Home ministry bans campaigns and processions from Jan 5-9

The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned all kinds of campaigns and processions from January 5 to January 9 to keep the atmosphere peaceful ahead of 12th National Assembly elections. The Public Security Department of the Ministry has issued a circular in this regard following Election

PM to address rallies virtually in 6 districts tomorrow

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in six districts tomorrow (December 23). From 3 pm tomorrow, the AL president will connect virtually to the rallies from Dhaka district AL office at Tejgaon in the capital, an AL press release

9 arrested over Mohanganj Express train fire

A total nine people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in sabotage of rail line. The National Security Intelligence (NSI) and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-1 arrested them in a joint drives in Dhaka’s Airport railway station area on Thursday (December 22). Lt

Rupganj shivers as Rongdhanu’s Rafiq establishes ‘reign of terror’

Rongdhanu Group Chairman Rafiqul Islam has established a ‘reign of terror’ in Kayetpara union of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj district, committing murder and rape, and grabbing land of numerous people. Rafiq and his cohorts have encroached on land and homesteads of around

Night and day temperature may rise: Met office 

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today. According to the met office bulletin, night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Moderate to thick

DMP arrests 43, files 32 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (December 22) arrested 43 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

AL men to work for ensuring fair election: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today (December 21) asked her party men to work for ensuring a free, fair and peaceful national election on January 7 so that none can raise any question about it. Otherwise, Bangladesh and its development will be ruined, she

Law enforcers ready to face sabotage attempt: DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman said that law enforcement agencies are prepared to resist any sabotage attempt during the programees of BNP and Jamaat. He made the remark after an open discussion was held on Thursday (December 21) in presence of the

Australia expresses concern over Mohanganj Express fire

The Australian High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday (December 20) expressed "deep concern" over the arson attack on the Mohanganj Express train, that claimed four lives, according to spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Sehli Sabreen. The High

2 Rohingyas shot to death in Ukhiya

Two Rohingya men were shot to death allegedly by unidentified miscreants in separate incidents in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar on Thursday (December 21). Of the two deceased one identified as Abdullah, 27, a resident of Camp no 17 in Ukhiya. Ukhiya Police Station officer

Mohonganj Express fire: Miscreants identified, says DB chief

Chief of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch Additional Commissioner Harun-Or-Rashid today (December 21) said miscreants involved in setting fire to Mohonganj Express are identified. While talking to journalists at his office in the capital, he also said the miscreants

Election official killed in Dhaka road accident

An election officer was killed in a motorcycle accident in the city's Airport Road area last night (December 20). The deceased was identified as Al Mamun, 46, who used to live at a flat in Mohammadpur with his family. When Mamun was returning home from his Uttara office by his