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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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). 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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