A Bangladeshi worker has died after falling from a building while working in Saudi Arabia, his family confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Sagar Matubbar, a resident of Vanga upazila in Faridpur district, Bangladesh.  The incident occurred on Tuesday (February 18) at

This year Hajj flights from Bangladesh will start on April 29 and continue until May 31. The information was announced on Tuesday (February 18) during a meeting on smooth Hajj management, presided over by Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Nasreen Jahan at the Tourism Building in

The government has canceled police verification process for passport issuance to ensure hassle-free service for citizens. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday (February 18), signed by Additional Secretary of the Security Services Division, Kazi Golam

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhuri said Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) would be reshaped if necessary. He said this in response to a question from reporters after a meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Council Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said that the investigation report regarding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s involvement in crimes committed during the July-August anti-discrimination movement could be submitted by March.  However, he clarified that this is not a

Police have detained two members of a teen gang in the capital's Uttara for stabbing a couple on Monday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Md Mobarak Hossain, 25, and Robi Roy, 22. Uttara West Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Md Hafizur Rahman confirmed the

Journalist Masuma Islam, a Rajshahi based reporter of a private TV channel, passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka early Tuesday (February 18).  She was injured in a road accident four days ago. Masuma Islam was working for Ekhon Television,

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain in Rangpur and Sylhet, while dry, partly cloudy weather is expected elsewhere across the country in the next 24 hours. According to the forecast starting at 9 AM today, a trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and

A man and his wife were killed in a motorcycle accident in Uttara, Dhaka, on early Tuesday (Feb 18), according to police. The accident occurred around 2:30 am on the road opposite the Uttara BNS Center. The victims were identified as 32-year-old Abdur Rahman Rabbi and his

Gas supply will be suspended for nine hours, from 1 pm to 10 pm, in several areas of Dhaka on Tuesday due to pipeline leak repairs.  Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC announced the disruption. The affected areas include Kholamora, Atibazar, Kakatia, Hazratour, and

Dhaka ranked sixth among cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, with an AQI score of 171, indicating unhealthy air conditions. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’ at 8:31 am on Tuesday (Feb 18), according to the AQI index. Pakistan’s Lahore topped

Six killed, 10 injured as covered van hits pickup in Feni Six people were killed and 10 others injured after a covered van hit a pickup carrying workers on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Feni Sadar upazila on Monday (February 17) evening. The accident happened in the Dhaka-bound lane

The officer-in-charge (OC) of Kushtia Model Police Station, Shehabur Rahman, has been withdrawn following an attack on a photojournalist during a live broadcast.  The attack took place after a schoolboy was killed in a road accident in Kushtia. Shehabur Rahman was removed on

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Railways Minister and ex-MP of Cumilla-11, Mujibul Haque, and his wife, Hanufa Akter Rikta, on charges of amassing illegal wealth. ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed the matter to the media on

Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Monday (Feb 17) requested government and private offices, mosques, and households to set air conditioner (AC) temperatures at 25 degrees Celsius. Fouzul Kabir made this request to tackle any possible crisis during

Bashundhara Group has issued a special warning for potential buyers of plots, flats, or shops from its projects.  The group in its warning statement said that customers must obtain "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from Bashundhara authorities before making any purchase.

Families of those martyred in the July uprising will receive a one-time payment of Tk 30 lakh in savings certificates, while the injured will get financial aid and monthly allowances, based on different categories. Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq E Azam shared the information

Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia (SA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon be able to taste Hilsa fish as government planned to export 11,000 tons. Farida Akhter, an adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, said the export is planned for August, September, and

At least 15 people, including two drivers, were injured after a bus and a covered van collided head-on in dense fog in Bhanga, Faridpur this morning (Feb 17). The accident occurred around 7 am in the Chumurdi area of Bhanga upazila along the Faridpur-Barisal highway.  The bus,

    The government is set to facilitate the sale of meat, eggs, and milk at 25 locations across Dhaka in a bid to ensure affordable access to essential food items during Ramadan. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter made the announcement today (February 17) at