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Light to moderate rain likely: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 4). According to the Met office bulletin, light to

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 53 nabbed, 35 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (August 4) arrested 30 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Panna Kaiser passes away

Professor Panna Kaiser, a former Member of Parliament, breathed her last at the United Hospital in the capital on Friday (August 4) morning. KM Shakhawat Moon, deputy press secretary to the Prime Minister, confirmed the matter. The eminent author, researcher, cultural organizer

Sheikh Kamal's 74th birth anniversary tomorrow

The 74th birth anniversary of valiant Freedom Fighter Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be observed tomorrow in a befitting manner. Different sports and socio-cultural organizations including popular club

Police constable commits suicide in Panchagarh

Member of police allegedly committed suicide after firing on his throat in Panchagarh on Friday (August 4). The deceased identified as Feroz Ahmed, was a police constable.  He committed suicide while he was on duty at Sonali Bank Panchagarh branch at 2 am. On July 31, Firoz

41st BCS final result published

A total of 2520 were recommended for different cadres as the final results of the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam was published.  The results have been published on the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) website on Thursday (August 3) afternoon. 

6 get death, 2 life-term for killing Matin Master in Mymensingh

The Mymensingh court sentenced six people to death and two persons to life imprisonment for killing freedom fighter Abdul Matin Master in Trishal, Mymensingh. At the same time, the court fined each death row convict Tk 50 thousand and others Tk 20 thousand each, in default, they will

NGO official killed in Dohar motorbike-easy bike collision 

An NGO official was killed after a motorcycle collided head-on with an easy bike in Dohar of Dhaka on Thursday (August 3). The deceased KM Arif, 35, son of Akbar Khan of Netrokona, was working as SME Officer (Yusufpur branch) of Shakti Foundation. The incident happened

Doctor killed in Bhola road crash

A doctor was killed in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a microbus on the Bhola-Charfashion regional highway in Baklai intersection area under Lalmohan upazila of the district today (August 3).  The deceased was identified as Hillol Dey, 30, son of Kajal Chandra,

US wants free, fair, peaceful elections: Peter Haas

The US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday (August 3) reiterated that the USA wants free, fair and peaceful elections in Bangladesh. He told reporters after meeting with the Awami League (AL) delegation led by its General Secretary Obaidul Quader. The US ambassador said,

3 killed as vehicle hits autorickshaw in Narsingdi

Three people, including the driver of a CNG-run autorickshaw, were killed in a road accident at Shibpur in Narsingdi. The incident happened at Soyodnagar upazila on Dhaka-Sylhet highway on Wednesday (August 3). The deceased are - Shahin Hosen, 28, son of Tota Munshi of Faridpur, Joz

Light to moderate rain likely: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 3). According to the Met office bulletin, light to

Facebook to work with EC to prevent election propaganda 

Facebook's parent organisation Meta will work with Election Commission (EC) ahead of general elections to prevent rumours and propaganda, said Ashok Kumar Debnath, additional secretary of EC. EC said this after a meeting with the Meta delegation led by Ruzan Sarwar, Head of Public

Yunus labour law violation case: SC asks HC to dispose of rule

The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 3) formed a High Court bench asking to dispose of the rule in two weeks over the labour court order framing charges against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three other officials of Grameen Telecom in a case filed over labour law violation in

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 53 nabbed, 35 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (August 3) arrested 53 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Local cautionary signal 3 for maritime ports 

The Maritime port of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal 3 as the deep depression over Khulna and adjoining area moved West-northwestwards, weakened into a land Depression and now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and

BCL assaults Nurul Haque Nur at TSC

The leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) severely beat up the President of Gono Odhikar Parishad and former VP of Dhaka University Central Student Union Nurul Haque Nur and his associates. The incident took place at the Dhaka University Student Teacher Center (TSC)

Saudi to allow 127,198 Bangladeshis to perform hajj 2024

The government on Wednesday (August 2) said Saudi Arabia will allow 127,198 pilgrims from Bangladesh to perform hajj in 2024. Secretary to the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md Abdul Hamid Jamaddar disclosed the information during a meeting in the meeting room of the ministry this

PM inaugurates 27 development schemes in Rangpur

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during her visit to Rangpur today (August 2), inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes in the district. Besides, she also laid foundation stones for five others including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre at a cost of over TK 2000

32 BUET students granted bail in Sunamganj 

Thirty-two students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) arrested during a trip to Sunamganj's Tanguar Haor on July 30 were granted bail today (August 2).  Judge Farhan Sadik of Judicial Magistrate Court-4 in Sunamganj passed the order.  On