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ACC to file cases against 2 owners of Apan Jewellers

Dildar Hossain Selim and Azad Hossain Selim will be sued under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004
19 October 2023, 17:16 PM

Met office predicts more rains across the country till Monday morning

There may be more rains across the country including Dhaka over the 72-hour period from 9:00am today, according to a Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast.
6 October 2023, 09:31 AM

Prof M Khairul Hossain takes charge as PKSF chair

Prof Dr M Khairul Hossain joined the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation office as chairman yesterday morning, said a press release
14 September 2023, 19:12 PM

Fire at Mohammadpur Krishi Market brought under control

The fire broke out at 3:43am and was brought under control at 9:25am
14 September 2023, 00:48 AM

More rains likely across the country over 72 hours: BMD

There may be more rains across the country including Dhaka over 72 hours starting from 9:00am today, according to a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast.
21 August 2023, 08:42 AM

19th anniversary of Aug 21 grenade attack today

The nation is observing the 19th anniversary of the gruesome August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally in Dhaka with various programmes today and pledges to resist such acts of terror.
21 August 2023, 05:49 AM

Hopeful that BNP will take part in polls: EC Rashida

The Election Commission is not facing any kind of pressure from any quarter while conducting polls so far, said EC Rashida Sultana
20 August 2023, 11:48 AM

Police seek 7-day remand for Jubo Mohila League leader Mishu

Police have sought a seven-day remand for Jubo Mohila League leader Mehnaz Tabassum Mishu in a case filed over stripping a 15-year-old schoolgirl and throwing her off a five-storey rooftop in Savar
20 August 2023, 09:26 AM

JCD leaders collected firearms on orders of BNP high command: DB

The six arrested Chhatra Dal leaders collected firearms on the orders of BNP central leaders to create an unstable situation in the country ahead of the national election, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police said today
20 August 2023, 08:38 AM

Khaleda’s treatment abroad: BNP warns of tougher programmes

BNP today threatened to announce tougher programmes if the government does not allow its ailing party chief Khaleda Zia to go abroad for advanced treatment.
16 August 2023, 11:19 AM

China won’t intervene in Bangladesh’s internal issues: ambassador

China will not intervene in the internal issues of Bangladesh, including in the elections, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today
16 August 2023, 11:07 AM

BNP announces four-day programmes from tomorrow

BNP today announced a four-day fresh anti-government movement starting from tomorrow to press home their demands for the release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and resignation of Awami League government
15 August 2023, 10:27 AM

Death of Sayedee: Attempt for 'gayebana janaza' foiled in Dhaka, Ctg

Police have foiled Jamaat-Shibir men's attempt to hold a gayebana janaza (funeral-in-absentia prayers) for convicted war criminal and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee after the Zohr prayers at Baitul Mukarram national mosque today
15 August 2023, 10:23 AM

Rab on alert over possible cyber-attack threat

Precautionary measures have been taken at various government institutions and banks as there are cyber-attack threats on various government organisations
15 August 2023, 08:56 AM

Anti-liberation forces still active: Quader

Anti-liberation forces under the leadership of BNP are still plotting against the country, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today
15 August 2023, 07:12 AM

BNP condoles Sayedee's death

BNP has expressed condolences over the death of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee, who was convicted of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
15 August 2023, 06:54 AM

Jamaat-Shibir men went on rampage after Sayedee's death: DMP commissioner

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruq today said Jamaat-Shibir activists went on a rampage last night over taking the body of convicted war criminal Delawar Hossain Sayedee to Pirojpur.
15 August 2023, 06:44 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day
15 August 2023, 05:47 AM

Khaleda Zia under close observation of doctors

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been kept under close observation of doctors in a cabin at Evercare Hospital, her personal physician Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said today.
14 August 2023, 11:30 AM

Raids at kitchen markets: Seven businesses fined Tk 2 lakh

A mobile court of Rab imposed Tk 2.1 lakh fine on seven businesses, including egg wholesalers, in the capital's Badda area today for selling essential commodities at higher rates
14 August 2023, 10:53 AM