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Hartal, blockade supporters set fire to train: DMP boss

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman today (December 19) said pro-hartal activists and blockaders responsible for setting fire to a passenger train that killed four people. The DMP commissioner made the allegation while visiting at Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Arson on trains’ act of terrorism behind political agenda: Sujan

Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has alleged that incidents of sabotage on trains are terrorist activities in the name of political agenda. The minister made the remark at a press conference at the railway headquarters in the capital on Tuesday (December 19) noon. Ealier four

53 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 Tuesday (December 19) arrested 53 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Four killed as train set on fire in Tejgaon

At least four people were killed as miscreants set three coaches of Mohanganj Express train in Dhaka’s Tejgaon Railway Station on Tuesday morning.  Two of the deceased were identified as Nadira Akter Poppy, 35, and her three-year-old son Md Yasin, according to Inspector

BNP’s 21,835 men in jail since Oct 28, claims Barrister Kayser Kamal

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a body of pro-BNP lawyers, today (December 18) alleged that 21,835 leaders and activists of the party were sent to jail after October 28. Secretary general of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum and BNP's law affairs secretary Barrister Kayser Kamal

PM stresses increasing bilateral trade between Bangladesh, Kosovo

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 18) said Bangladesh and Kosovo can increase bilateral trade for mutual benefits. PM said while Kosovo Ambassador to Bangladesh Guner Ureya paid the farewell call at her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital. She said, "There

FM leaves for Kuwait to convey condolence over Emir's death

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (December 18) left for Kuwait to convey condolence and sympathy on behalf of the Bangladesh government and its people over the death of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah. Kuwait Ambassador to Bangladesh Faisal Mutlaq Al Adwani saw the

Tk 315cr of govt loan for Padma Bridge repaid

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 18) received Tk 315 crore as the 5th and 7th installments of the loan taken for the construction of Padma Bridge. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader handed the prime minister a cheque for Tk3,15,07,53,442 at Ganabhaban,

29 arrested for consuming, selling drugs in Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (December 18) arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Victory Day celebrated at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington

The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC on December 16 celebrated the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh with a fresh vow to build a hunger-and-poverty-free happy and prosperous Bangladesh as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and three million martyrs.

Bangladesh observing state mourning at Kuwait Emir's death

Bangladesh is observing a one-day state mourning today (December 18) at the death of its real friend Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Sunday. The national flag is being kept at half-mast at all

40 eminent citizens for election by dissolving parliament

Forty eminent citizens of the country have demanded to dissolve the parliament before holding the 12th national elections, alleging that arrangements have been made for one-sided elections on 7 January. In a joint statement on Sunday, they made this demand to the Election Commission

Man killed as bus hits in Narayanganj

A man was killed as bus hits in Narayanganj's Araihazar upazila today (December 17). The deceased Md Sharif, a car driver was killed on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in the area, according to police. Deputy Inspector (SI) Sohag of Araihazar Gopaldi outpost confirmed the matter. The

Resist arson terrorists and killers, urges PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Decmeber 17) urged to the countrymen to resist the arson terrorists and killers, saying that hearts of people cannot be won through arson terrorism and killing. Awami League (AL) President said this while addressing a discussion meeting at

2 Bangladeshis shot to death by BSF in Chuadanga

Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) for allegedly entering the country’s border in the Darshana upazila of Chuadanga on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Sajedur Rahman, 27, son of Haider Ali, and Khaja Moinuddin, 30, son of

US planning 'Arab Spring' like situation in Bangladesh: Russia

Russia on Friday (December 15) claimed that the United States ahead of January 7 elections is planning to disrupt Bangladesh’s present state and create 'Arab Spring'-like situation. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson MV Zakharova made the statement during regular press

President gives nod to army deployment in JS poll

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has agreed in principle to the deployment of armed forces in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7. The president gave the approval during a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal at Bangabhaban in Dhaka

25 arrested for consuming, selling drugs in Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (December 17) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

President hosts Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebecca Sultana, today hosted a reception programme at Bangabhaban, marking the country's 53rd Victory Day. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana joined the reception on the lush green lawn of the Bangabhaban,

Biman spreads wings to Chennai

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today (December 16) spread its wings to south Indian city Chennai especially to facilitate Bangladeshi medical service seekers coinciding with Bangladesh's 53rd Victory Day. The inaugural flight operated by Boeing 737 carrying 161 passengers took off from