Monday, 21 Apr, 2025

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4 killed as truck hits parked truck in Bogura

At least four people were killed after a running truck hit another truck parked on the Naogaon-Bogura regional highway in Bogura's Adamdighi upazila early Saturday. The deceased were truck owner Mostak, 45, truck driver Dadon Miah, 40, his assistant Saiful Islam, 23; and Rakibul

Allah, the omniscience, source of all knowledge

The knowledge of human is limited, which doesn’t make way for taking right decisions in all matters. It leads to both right and wrong directions. About the limitation of human knowledge, the creator of the world said, “I’ve created you with very limited knowledge.’

Parts of capital may face power outage for next 7 days

Some areas under Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd. (DPDC) and Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd. (DESCO) may experience partial power outages for the next seven days due to maintenance work of the transmission system. The power division has expressed its regret for the temporary

Cartoonist, journalist MA Quddus passes away 

Journalist leader and eminent cartoonist MA Quddus died of cardiac arrest this morning at his city's Shahibag residence. He was 48. Quddus, senior vice president of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), is a famous cartoonist of the country who worked for Daily Sangbad, Daily Ittefaq

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 39 nabbed, 29 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (July 15) arrested 39 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

7 Bangladeshi nationals killed in Saudi factory fire

At least nine people, including seven Bangladeshi nationals, were killed in a devastating fire in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The incident took place in the eastern Al-Hasa district of the KSA around 4:00 pm (local time) on Friday. Media reports reveal that two others are now

Driver killed in Rajshahi road accident

A driver was killed and another sustained injuries when their pick-up van collided head-on in Mahendra bypass area under Katakhali police station in the metropolis this noon. The deceased was identified as Bachhu Mian, 45, a resident of Haragram area in the city. He was driving a

Child deaths increase by 16.6% in road accidents: SCRF report

Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) in a report said the number of children killed in road crashes in Bangladesh has increased by 16.6 percent in April-June of this year compared to the first three months. According to the report, death of women in road accident decreased

RAB nabs man in Gazipur for raping 5-year girl

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a convict on Thursday who was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a five-year-old child. RAB arrested Asadul Islam after raiding Madhavpur Bazar area under Kashimpur police station in Gazipur yesterday afternoon According to the case

Two motorcyclists killed in Chattogram road mishap

Two motorcyclists were killed in a road mishap in Chattogram's Raozan upazila. The deceased were Joy Chowdhury, 28, an employee of Kaptai Fire Service Station, and his cousin Antu Talukder, 28. The accident took place at 7 pm on Thursday (July 13) in Boijjakhali Gate area of

PM to join FBCCI's business conference tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 15 will attend a programme that is being organised by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). She will attend the Business Conference as the chief guest where FBCCI is focusing on the private sector's role in

Singer Bulbul Mahalanobish passes away

Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Bulbul Mahalanobish passed away on Friday (July 14). Eminent musician Leenu Billah confirmed the matter. The noted singer was suffering from various complications for a long time, Leenu Billah said. During Bangladesh’s Liberation War in

Man dies getting stuck between two buses in capital

A man was crushed to death when he got stuck between two buses in the capital's Kallyanpur. Moniruzzaman, 31, came to Dhaka from Rangpur to take the LGED recruitment test and was going to the center by bike. The incident happened on Friday (July 14) according to Mohammad Mohsin,

Maritime ports advised to hoist signal no 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three in view of deep convection over North Bay. According to today's bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), squally weather may affect the

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 49 nabbed, 37 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (July 14) arrested 49 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

Light to moderate rain likely: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 14). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

Student killed in capital as bus hits

A college student was killed after a bus hit him at Hatirjheel in the capital on Thursday (July 13). The deceased Jahid Hasan, 24, was a student in the second year of China's North Electric Power University.  The incident happened at 4 pm at Rampura Bridge when Jahid and

DSA to be amended by Sept: Anisul Huq

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today (July 13) said Digital Security Act (DSA) will be amended by September this year. He made the remark while talking to reporters regarding the meeting with a US delegation today. The minister said, “We had talks

Canadian High Commissioner calls on Fakhrul

Canadian High Commissioner Dr Lilly Nicholls met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir and other senior leaders at the party office today (July 13). The meeting started at the BNP chairperson's political office in Gulshan at 1pm.  The Chief Political Officer of the

Traders demonstrate as Gulshan shopping centre sealed off

Traders have demonstrated after authorities sealed off Gulshan shopping centre on Thursday (July 13). The situation emerged immediately after the Executive Magistrate of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) shut down the Gulshan shopping centre marking the building risky at 12 pm.