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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

35 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive in 24hrs

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (December 21) arrested 35 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Rongdhanu chairman Rafiq's massive land, bank frauds exposed

Rongdhanu Group Chairman Rafiqul Islam and his family members have fraudulently obtained about Tk1,370 crore by selling the same land properties to different people and mortgaging those to three banks. Rafiq and his son Kawser Ahmed Opu first sold their land. Later, he made fake deeds

Whip Shamsul Hoque violates law using public funds

Whip Shamsul Hoque Chowdhury has continued to violate the electoral code of conduct by attracting voters and taking money from the government’s projects. Awami League-nominated candidate Motaherul Islam Chowdhury logged a complaint with the district returning officer on Wednesday

Shamsul Hoque comes under wrath in Patiya

Jatiya Sangsad Whip and Independent candidate from Chattogram-12 (Patiya) constituency Shamsul Hoque Chowdhury came under the wrath of party men during electioneering at Sheikh Para under Kaliaish union of the upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The party men and locals chased Shamsul and

Two die inside septic tank in Gazipur

Two workers died inside a septic tank while cleaning it in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Wednesday (December 20). The deceased were identified as Mokhles Mia, 48, of Netrakona and Masum Mia, 24, of Thakurgaon  According to locals they died inhaling toxic gas accumulated inside

Arrested BNP leader dies in Naogaon hospital

A local BNP leader, who was arrested on November 27 in a case filed over explosive act, died at Naogaon hospital on Wednesday (December 20). The BNP man was identified as Matibul Islam, 60, an organiaing secretary of Najipur municipality unit BNP in Patnitala upazila of the district.

People in favour of election, their constitutional right: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wedensday (December 20) said people of the country are not responding to BNP-Jamaat's anti-election programs as they are in favour of election which is their constitutional right.  She made the remark while talking to reporters after offering

Dry weather with moderate to thick fog to prevail: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (December 20).  According to the bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate

Woman arrested with 8.217kg gold at Dhaka airport

Intelligence team members of Dhaka Customs House arrested a woman along with 8.217kg gold at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday (December 20). The arrestee was identified as Rekha Parvin. Assistant Director of Airport Customs and Intelligence Department Farhana

23 arrested for consuming, selling drugs in Dhaka in 24-hr

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (December 20) 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

PM reaches Sylhet to launch AL's polls campaign

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina reached Sylhet to formally launch her party's campaign for the 12th parliamentary election through a grand public rally to be held in the holy city on Wednesday. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-601 carrying Sheikh Hasina

Grand Opening of Investment Fair at Rupayan Emporium in Ashulia

A four-day Investment Fair 2023 has begun at the Rupayan Emporium shopping complex in Ashulia. Securing the slogan 'Investing in Tomorrow's Prosperity', the fair will continue until December 22, according to a press release. Dewan Faisal Haque, Senior General Manager and

13 Jamaat men get life-term for killing Khairul in Natore 

A Rajshahi court on Tuesday (December 19) sentenced 13 Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists to life term imprisonment for killing Natore's Jubo League leader Khairul Islam in 2013. Khairul was the joint secretary of Jubo League unit at Lalpur upazila. The Rajshahi speedy trial

Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deferred for 106th time

A Dhaka court today (December 19) deferred till January 23 the deadline for submitting the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi in February 2012. This is the 106th extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan

Evaly’s Russel walks out of Jail

E-commerce Company Evaly's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohammad Rassel freed from Kashimpur Jail on Tuesday (December 19). Kashimpur Central Jail-1 jailer Md Tariqul Islam confirmed this this afternoon. He said Md Russel failed to get bail earlier. All relevant papers related