Tuesday, 18 Mar, 2025

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One killed, 10 injured as train derails in Gazipur

A man was killed and 10 others were injured as seven bogies of a train derailed at Bankharia near Gazipur Railway Station early today (December 13). The deceased was identified as Aslam Hossain, 35, a poultry businessman from Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh. Joydevpur Railway Police

2 motorcyclists killed as truck hits in Jashore

Two motorcyclists were killed after being hit by a truck on the Chaugachha-Jikargacha road at Chaugachha upazila in Jashore on Tuesday (December 12) afternoon. The accident happened at around 5pm in Palua village under Pashapole union of the upazila. The deceased were identified as

JS polls: 61 regain candidacy on 3rd day of appeal hearing

Sixty-one candidates regained their candidature on the third day of appeal hearing as the Election Commission (EC) today (December 12). However, EC disposed of 98 more appeals, taking the total number of regaining candidature to 168 to contest in the next general elections, scheduled

Bus set on fire, 3 autorickshaws vandalised in Feni

Miscreants set fire on a stationary bus and vandalised three autorickshaws in different parts of Feni (December 12). The incident happened around 9pm on the Dhaka-Cumilla highway at Kathbailla area in Feni municipality. Senior Station officer of Feni Fire Service and Civil Defence

Necessary measures taken for fair elections: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun today (December 12) said the police have completed all necessary measures to hold the national election in a free, fair, and festive manner. He made came up with the remark in response to a question from a journalist after

Quraner Noor selection round in Dhaka from Wednesday

The primary selection round for the ‘Quraner Noor’, an international Quran recitation contest, will take place for the candidates in Dhaka's north and the south city corporation respectively on Wednesday and Thursday at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. “We hope

4 killed as two private cars collide in Rupganj

At least four persons were killed and four others sustained as two private cars collided head-on in Rupganj of Narayanganj. The deceased could not be identified immediately, said Rupganj police. The incident happened at Bhuiyan Bari Bridge area of Purbachal Expressway around 9 am on

Dense fog disrupts flights at Dhaka airport 

International flights started landing at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after a delay of six hours caused by dense fog on Tuesday (December 12). The airport director Kamrul Islam confirmed the matter. A total of 11 flights failed to land at the airport due to heavy fog,

Met office predicts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today (December 12). According to the met office bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur of the country from today midnight

50 arrested, 37 cases filed in DMP's 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (December 12) arrested 50 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Blockade: 152 BGB platoons, 422 RAB patrol teams deployed

A total of 152 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and 422 teams of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have been deployed across the country to maintain law and order on the first day of blockade called by BNP and its allies. Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) at BGB

Four shot dead in Khagrachhari

Four members of The United People's Democratic Front's (UPDF) Prasit Khisa Group, were reportedly shot dead by rivals in Panchhari Upazila of of Khagrachhari last night (December 11). The incident took place in Fatehpur area of Ward No. 9. The deceased are - Democratic Youth

Army to be deployed ahead of JS polls

Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces on Monday (December 11) said army will be deployed ahead of the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections. He said the force will be in the field from December 29 to January 10. The officer came up with the information in a press

Govt appoints new DC in Brahmanbaria as per EC directive

The government has appointed new deputy commissioner (DC) in Brahmanbaria as per the directive of the Election Commission (EC).  Appointing deputy director of local government in Kishoreganj Mohammad Habibur Rahman as the new DC of Brahmanbaria, the public administration ministry

BAJUS president expresses satisfaction over arrest of jeweljer’s killer, robbers

Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) has expressed satisfaction over the arrest of the criminals responsible for the killing of a gold trader in Chattogram and the robbery of a jewelry shop in Noakhali. BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir has issued a statement in this regard

Another succumbs to Mohakhali gas line blast injuries

The death toll in a gas pipe explosion that took place at a petrol pump in the capital’s Mohakhali on December 6, reached four as another person succumbed to his injuries today (December 11). The victim identified as Masum, 23, died at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic

Weather may remain dry over country: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today (December 11). According to the Met office bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over northern part and river basins

HC rejects writ over election schedule 

The High Court today (December 11) the writ petition filed challenging the legality of the 12th Parliament election schedule. The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah issued the verdict this morning. On November 29, Supreme Court lawyer Yunus Ali Akand

DMP arrests 34, files 26 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (December 11) arrested 34 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangladesh extends hajj registration deadline till Dec 31

The government has extended the time for the registration of Hajj until December 31 as the quota has not been filled yet. The time of registration for Hajj will not be extended further. As per the previous declaration, 10 December was the last date for the registration of Hajj. The