Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 13) inaugurated the South Asia's largest single sewage treatment plant (STP) in the city's Khilgaon area. The premier formally launched operation of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, first of its kind in the country, at a function

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence on Thursday (July 13). She reached the Prime Minister's Office at 9:30 am.  Uzra Zeya will also have meetings with Law Minister Anisul

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (July 13) arrested 43 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

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu visited a Rohingya camp today (July 12 to observe the situation. Officials of UNHCR, IMO and RRRC, district

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the South Asia's largest single sewage treatment plant (STP), having a capacity of treating 5 million sewage per day, in the city's Khilgaon area tomorrow (July 13), which will save the rivers surrounding the capital from

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 12).  According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by

Total 44,067 pilgrims have returned home after the Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. Airlines carrying pilgrims, Civil Aviation Authority, and the Hajj office confirmed the matter through their website on Monday (July 12). According to the website, there were a total of 115 return

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (July 12) arrested 74 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

Chief of Army Staff General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed returned home today after attending the 42nd general assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Thailand. During the visit, he cast his vote in the executive committee elections of the Olympic Council of Asia (2023-2027) as the

A traffic police constable died after a bus hit while performing his duty at Sholoshohor in Chattogram’s Panchlaish area on Tuesday (July 12) night. The deceased was identified as Nurul Karim, 47, of Tangail district. Panchlaish Police Station Duty Officer Sub Inspector (SI)

Sylhet district bus-minibus workers' union called off the transport strike after six hours after the announcement based on the assurance of meeting the demands by the deputy commissioner. Sylhet District Bus-Minibus Workers Union sources confirmed the matter on Tuesday night. As

Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) expressed deep concern over RTV staff correspondent Yeasmein Akter's (Adhora) case under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for reporting the misdeed of the 'Pir' Syndicate in the capital's Rajarbagh. A statement was issued in this regard by

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday (July 11) evening.  Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received Uzra Zeya upon arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:45 pm.  US Ambassador to

A Cumilla court on Tuesday (July 11) sentenced three brothers to death for killing their father over a land dispute in 2013. Third Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Rozina Khan passed the order fining each convict to Tk 20,000. The death row convicts are Fayez Ullah, Ohid

The European Union (EU) Mission head Riccardo Chelleri said that after assessing the pre-election situation, they will decide whether to send observers to the 12th National Parliament elections of Bangladesh. He said this to reporters after an hour-long meeting with the Election

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today (July 11). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya will meet with senior government officials in Bangladesh, during her tour from July 11-14, to discuss shared humanitarian concerns, including the Rohingya refugee crisis, labour issues, human rights, free and fair elections, and combating trafficking in

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh today on a four-day visit. During the July 11-14 visit, Zeya will engage with civil society organizations on freedom of expression and association, and inclusion of

At least one person was injured in a cocktail blast in the capital's Moghbazar intersection last night. The incident took place around 10:00pm on Monday (July 10).  Hatirjheel Police Station Inspector (Operations) Abdus Kuddus confirmed the matter.  Police

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (July 11) arrested 47 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