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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

HAAB announces hajj package for 2024

Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) today (November 14) announced a package for performing hajj under private management next year fixing minimum cost at Tk5,89,800. M Shahadat Hossain, president of HAAB, announced the package at a program in the capital. The cost for

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal to address nation tomorrow

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal will address the nation tomorrow (November 15) evening. EC Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam said this in response to a question from journalists in the election building today. He said schedule of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections

Two die as covered van hits pickup-van in Mirsharai

Two persons were killed in a road accident in Chattogram’s Mirsharai on Tuesday (November 14). The accident took place in front of Gulisthan Petrol Pump on Sufi Road around 9:30 am. The deceased were identified as Iqbal and Sheikh Farid. Leader of Mirsharai Fire Service

Dry weather likely to continue across Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (November 14). According to the Met office bulletin, night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly

PM opens Purbachal, Chattogram expressways among 157 projects 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (November 14) inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 10,041 structures and houses under 157 development projects including Sheikh Hasina Swarani (Purbachal Expressway) and first elevated expressway in Chattogram. She opened and laid foundation

US supports free and fair elections in Bangladesh: State Dept

The United States on Monday (November 13) said that they support free and fair elections in Bangladesh.  “Let me just say what I have said many times, which is [that] we support free and fair elections in Bangladesh. We think the future of the Bangladeshi government should