The BNP today (October 29) announced nationwide blockades for three days starting October 31 protesting the killing of the party activists and the arrests of its leaders and activists following Saturday's rally. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the

The police on Sunday (October 29) evening arrested the person who identified himself as an advisor to the president of the United States during Saturday's event organised by BNP at the party's Nayapaltan office in Dhaka.  Mia Jahidul Islam Arif was detained at Hazrat

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tomorrow (Monday) is scheduled to inaugurate 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country. Religious Affairs Ministry official confirmed the matter on Sunday (October 29). According to the ministry, the premier will open 50 more

Two people were arrested on Sunday (October 29) morning in connection with the killing of police constable Amirul Islam Parvez in Saturday's clash between police and BNP activists. The detainees are- Md Sultan, convener of Palashbari Union Jubo Dal and Shamim Reza. Md Faruk

Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital to maintain law and order as BNP called dawn to dusk hartal across the country. BGB members are patrolling different areas of the capital, especially in Kakrail, Paltan and Motijheel areas today (October

The European Union (EU) and the EU member state missions in Dhaka have expressed concern over the recent political violence and loss of lives in Bangladesh. European Union in Bangladesh said this on Sunday (October 29) over X, formerly known as Twitter.  “The European

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (October 29) predicted that weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am today. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (October 29) arrested 14 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Eleven platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Dhaka to ensure security and maintain law and order tonight. Md Shariful Islam, public relations officer of BGB confirmed the matter on Saturday (October 28) night.  He said that one platoon BGB will be

A policeman succumbed to his injuries received during a clash between law enforcers and supporters centering rallies of Awami League, BNP and Jamaat at Fakirapool intersection in the capital this (October 28) afternoon. However, the name and rank of the deceased could not be known

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 28) expressed her firm conviction that BNP can't reap any benefit giving the threat of movement to Awami League (AL). She said: "BNP threatens to stage various types of movement...there is no benefit in showing all those threats of

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (October 28) arrested 17 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya said her country does not support any particular political party in Bangladesh, but it is keen to see the continuation of democracy there. She came up with the reiteration at a meeting with Prime

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (October 28). According to the Met office bulletin, day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 28) inaugurated the much-anticipated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram. She unveiled a plaque on the west bank of river Karnaphuli at Patenga around 12:15 pm and after crossing the

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) President Sayem Sobhan Anvir has mourned the death of Syed Shamsul Alam Hasu, a former president of the trade body. Shamsul Alam breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka early Friday, read a press release.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (October 27) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

The Buddhists will celebrate their second largest religious festival Prabarana Purnima in the capital as elsewhere across the country on Saturday (October 28) with due solemnity and traditional enthusiasm. The festival is also known as Ashwini Purnima that marks conclusion of the

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Friday (October 27) has taken highest security measures ahead of BNP rally to avoid any unwanted conflict.  Besides, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is also working to maintain law and order situation under control. According to DMP officials, if

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Country's maximum temperature