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National

PM releases commemorative stamps on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 16) released a special commemorative postage stamp, an opening day cover and a data card on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day. She unveiled the commemorative postage stamp at a ceremony at her official Ganabhaban residence in the

Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi celebrates Victory Day

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi celebrated the Victory Day of Bangladesh with due solemnity and fervour on Saturday. Md Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, started the daylong programme in the morning by hoisting the national flag at the High

DMP arrests 45, files 36 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 16) arrested 45 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 16) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 53rd Victory Day. She paid the homage by placing a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at

Victory Day: President, PM pay tributes to Liberation War martyrs

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar today (December 16), marking the 53rd Victory Day. The head of the state placed a wreath at the altar of the

Bangladesh celebrates 53rd Victory Day

The nation is celebrating the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh on Saturday (December 16) with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. After a nine-month-long war against Pakistan Army, the valiant sons of the soil liberated the country on this

Aluminum factory catches fire in Keraniganj

A fire broke out at an aluminum foil packaging factory at Dhaleshwary area in Keraniganj of Dhaka on Friday (December 15) evening. On information, eight firefighting units rushed to the spot and started working to douse the flames. Fire Service and Civil Defense Directorate Media

2 killed in Mymensingh as bus runs over autorickshaw

Two people were killed and three others injured as a bus crashed into them on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district on Friday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Mofazzal Hossain, 28, Habibur Rahman, 35, driver of the CNG-run autorickshaw son of

Barber turns mugger at night

Members of police arrested a salon employee for allegedly mugging in the capital on Thursday (December 14) night. Md Sohag Hossain, 28, was arrested by police from Sonargaon crossing under Tejgaon police station. During arrest, a knife was also recovered from his possession.

Nation set to celebrate 53rd Victory Day tomorrow

The nation is set to celebrate the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh on Saturday (December 16) with due solemnity and rich tributes paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. On December 16 in 1971, Bangladesh was born as an independent country under the leadership of Father of

Mahiya Mahi show-caused for violating polls code

The Election Commission today (December 15) delivered a show-cause notice to Sharmin Akhter Nipa alias Mahiya Mahi, for violating the election code of conducts. Sessions Judge Md Abu Sayed, also chairman of election investigation committee of the constituency, served the show-cause

Quraner Noor: 20 hafizes selected from southern Dhaka

The audition of “Quraner Noor”, a Koranic recitation contest, for the southern region of Dhaka was held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Thursday. Over 800 hafizes took part in the daylong programme while 20 hafizes have been selected for the national

Bangladesh discusses labour issues with US

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Muhammad Imran has called on acting US Secretary of Labour Ms. Julie Su in Washington DC and discussed regarding current labour situation in Bangladesh. The meeting took place on the sidelines of an event organized by the US Department of

3 killed in Jamalpur-Tangail highway road accident

Three people were killed and five others injured in a triangular collision on Jamalpur-Tangail highway today (December 15). The deceased were identified as Samsul Islam, 45, of village Chhantiya in Jamalpur sadar upazila, Suja Mandol, 34, of the same village, and Anowar Hossian of

Moderate to thick fog may occur from midnight: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted moderate to thick fog may occur over the country from midnight to tomorrow (December 16) morning.  According to the met office bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Moderate to

DMP arrests 40, files 31 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 15) arrested 40 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

No political activities from Dec 18, says Home Ministry

The home ministry today (December 14) said no political parties will get permission to carry out political meetings, rallies and programs from December 18.  Department of Public Security of Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard today. The notification

Three killed in Habiganj road accident

Total three passengers were killed when a pickup van hit a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw in Habiganj's Chunarughat upazila on Thursday (December 14). The accident happened in Chanbhanga area of the upazila this afternoon. The deceased were Tanim Mia, 17, a resident of Durgapur

Remove dams across Nabaganga river: HC

The High Court (HC) today (December 14) ordered the authorities concerned to remove earthen embankments made across the river Nabaganga in Jhenaidah and conduct boundary survey and prepare a list of people occupying the river land. A High Court division bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman

One held with 7 gold bars in Ctg airport

Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation arrested a man along with seven gold bars and 100 gram gold jewelry at Shah Amanat International Airport. An official of the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation confirmed the matter today (December 14). The