Tuesday, 18 Mar, 2025

National

Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deferred for 103rd time 

A Dhaka court today (November 16) deferred till December 19 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 103rd extension of the submission deadline. Dhaka Metropolitan

11 vehicles torched across country in 15 hours

A total of 11 vehicles were set on fire in the past 15 hours till 9am on Thursday at different places across the country, during the nationwide blockade enforced by BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and like-minded opposition parties. Besides, miscreants set alight a stationary commuter train at

Commuter train set on fire in Tangail

A group of unknown miscreants set fire to a commuter train standing at Tangail railway station in the early hours of Thursday (November 16), resulting in significant damage to three coaches. Confirming the matter, Tangail Fire Service and Civil Defense Senior Station Officer Mohammad

460 RAB patrol teams deployed across country

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed its 460 patrol teams throughout the country amid the ongoing blockade called by BNP, Jamaat and like-minded opposition parties and the unrest in the readymade garments (RMG) sector. RAB's legal and media wing senior assistant director

DMP arrests 22, files 19 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (November 16) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Bishwa Ijtema 1st phase to begin on Dec 2

The first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, a large congregation of the world Muslims, will start on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi, on the outskirts of the city, on December 2. The decision was taken at a meeting on law and order situation at the Home Ministry on Wednesday (November 15)

WB, IMF top officials meet Peter Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today (November 15) held meeting with top officials of World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) working in Bangladesh about the country's development issues. The meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Peter Haas's residence in

12th national elections on January 7

The 12th national parliamentary election will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal this evening (November 15). He announced the polls schedule for the upcoming general election while addressing the nation. The last day to

‘Quraner Noor’ contest 2024 to be held internationally this time

The Holy Quran recitation competition ‘Quraner Noor’ is going to be held with international participants for the first time in Bangladesh. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee will organise the mega Islamic reality show styled ‘Quraner Noor International

Missing RMG workers’ leader Babul shown arrested

Garment Sramik Samhati general secretary Babul Hossain who went missing, according to his organization, was shown arrested today (November 15) in a case filed last month over an act of arson. Babul Hossain went missing around 7:30pm yesterday on his way to Gazipur from Ashulia.

Peter Haas expresses concern over violent speech against US embassy officials

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has expressed his grave concern over the violent speech against the embassy officials in Bangladesh. The US Ambassador expressed his concerns to Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader during their meeting at the latter's secretariat

RMG workers’ leader Babul missing

Garment Sramik Samhati general secretary Babul Hossain went missing, according to his organization. Taslima Akhter, president of the Garment Sramik Samhati, came up with the allegation in a statement on Wednesday (November 15). However, Taslima demanded the safe return of Babul

Hajj registration begins

The registration process for the holy Hajj next year under both government and private management agencies began from today (November 15). The registration will be continued till December 10, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The official cost for

181 BGB platoons deployed across Bangladesh

A total of 181 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces were deployed across the country, including 33 in Dhaka and adjacent districts, to maintain law and order situation. BGB Public Relations Officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter on Wednesday (November 15). 

DMP arrests 22, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (November 15) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

CEC to announce election schedule at 7pm

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Habibul Awal will address the nation at 7pm today (November 15) to announce the schedule for the 12th parliamentary election. Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam disclosed the information at a press briefing at EC Secretariate on

EC to sit today to discuss polls schedule

The Election Commission (EC) is set to hold a meeting today (November 15) to discuss the schedule for the next general election, although most opposition parties, including the BNP, are observing a countrywide blockade programme demanding the resignation of the Awami League government.

Two buses torched in capital’s Mirpur

Unidentified miscreants set fire on two buses of Manarat International University in Dhaka’s Mirpur on Tuesday (Novemebr 14). The incident occurred at the Nobaberbagh Uttarpara Beribadh area at Mirpur-1 at 8:25 pm. Talha Bin Zashim, station officer of the Fire Service and

154 arson attacks take place countrywide since Oct 28: fire service

Some 154 arson attacks took places across the country from October 28 to November 13, according to fire service. A press release issued by the fire service in this regard disclosed the information today (November 14). According to press release, the Fire Service and Civil Defence

With whom dialogue, questions FM Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday (November 14) said the government does not have any problem over holding dialogue but the question is with whom. He made the remark while talking to reporters regarding Washington’s desire to have dialogue among Awami League, BNP and