India has expressed deep concern about the attack on a puja mandap in Dhaka and the theft at a temple in Satkhira and called upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of minority groups. “We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will exchange greetings with the Hindu community leaders at Bangabhaban tomorrow on the occasion of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu Community in Bangladesh. The President and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana will exchange the greetings

Uncertainty looms over the export of charcoal worth Tk 2,500 crore as allegations of discrimination and mismanagement have surfaced within the Bangladesh Charcoal Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCCMEA).  Pro-Awami League figures have been removed from key business

Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chittagong Port on Saturday (Oct 12), starting a goodwill visit to Bangladesh. Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen welcomed the training fleet at the Port.  Diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, representatives

Police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area in Dhaka. Three persons were arrested for their involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area here last night, said Md Talebur Rahman, Deputy

Two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were arrested for making derogatory remark on Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook.  The arrestees were Rakibul Hasan, 22, son of Abul Kalam Molla and Saikat Mridha, 22, son of Sunil Krishna Mridha of Najirpur upazila of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted light to moderate rain at different places across the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (Oct 12). According to the BMD bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to

A 22-day government ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting hilsa will come into effect from midnight (Thursday) to save mother hilsa during peak breeding season.  The ban will continue until early November 3, marking the main breeding season of hilsa. Cox’s

Heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, led to waterlogging in various parts of the capital, causing significant hardship for commuters. Despite the Durga Puja holiday keeping most educational institutions and offices closed, Hindu devotees faced

Maha Ashtami was celebrated on Friday, and Maha Navami, the fourth day of the Durga Puja, will be celebrated today (Oct 12) at different puja mandaps (marquees) in Dhaka and other places across the country. On this day, priests will conduct the rituals that culminate with a devotional

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Oct 11) congratulated Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, on its winning of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. "Congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Your

A gold-plated crown made of silver that was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira district on March 27 during his visit to Bangladesh was stolen. The High Commission of India has expressed concern over this issue. “We express concern

Union Bank’s Managing Director (MD), ABM Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury, has mysteriously disappeared after sending his family members to safety. On Monday (7 October) afternoon, his wife Nazneen Akhtar and their two children left home for the airport. The next evening, the

Two people were killed and two others injured in two separate thunderbolt attacks in Haltibil area in Natore on Friday (Oct 11) morning. The deceased were identified as Abdul Momin, 35, hailed from Kholabaria village in Naldanga upazila and Md Raihan, 25, an inhabitant of Atrai upazila

Police have arrested two individuals for their involvement in the performance of an Islamic song at a puja mandap in Chattogram city. Chattogram Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Kazi Md Tareq Aziz confirming the matter said they were

Police arrested four people connection with murder to a television journalist over dispute related to the construction of a house and distribution of flats at the Rampura Mohanagar Project in the capital. The arrestees were identified as Md Abdul Latif, 46, Md Qurban Ali, 24, Mahin,

The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its strong support for the reform initiatives of Bangladesh's interim government, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus. The universal global organisation came up with the pledge at a meeting between its Under-Secretary-General for Political and

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (October 11) forecasted light to moderate rainfall at different places across the country for the next 24 hours beginning from 9 am this morning. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is

Dhaka today (October 11) protested killing of a Bangladeshi fisherman by the Myanmar navy, expressing deep concern over the incident. "The foreign ministry served a protest to the Myanmar government over the killing of Bangladeshi fisherman identified by Usman, 60, from Kona Para,

A motorcyclist was killed after a collision between a bus and a motorbike in Mandartala area of Tungipara, Gopalganj today (Oct 10). The deceased was identified as Shibu Sarker, 40, son of Avimannu Sarker and hailed from village Borashi of Gopalganj Sadar upazila. Pilion rider, UP