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Metro rail to run 8am-8pm from today

Trains will run every 10 minutes from 8:00am to 11:00pm, every 15 minutes from 11:01am to 3:00pm, every 10 minutes from 3:01pm to 6:00pm, and every 15 minutes from 6:01pm to 8:00pm
31 May 2023, 05:32 AM

Boy's death from falling rod: Site manager sues expressway worker

Hasib Hasan, the Banani and Mohakhali site manager, filed the case with Dhaka Railway Police Station, accusing Md Hasan, 32
30 May 2023, 10:31 AM

How is national budget made?

The Bangladesh government presents the national budget every June. The national budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 will be announced soon.
30 May 2023, 10:20 AM

Misappropriating Tk 25cr: ACC sues Yunus, 12 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Grameen Telecom Chairman Muhammad Yunus and 12 others for misappropriating about Tk 25 crore of Grameen Telecom’s Workers Profit Participation Fund.
30 May 2023, 08:55 AM

Dhaka's air worst in the world for 3rd day in a row

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, topped the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality for the third consecutive day.
30 May 2023, 07:00 AM

HC upholds jail sentences of Aman, Tuku, Sabera in graft cases

The High Court today upheld trial court verdicts that convicted and sentenced BNP leaders Aman Ullah Aman, his wife Sabera Aman and Iqbal Hasan Mahmood Tuku to prison terms in two corruption cases filed during the caretaker government rule from 2007-08.
30 May 2023, 06:20 AM

Use LDC graduation to rethink reliance on RMG

UN Special Rapporteur urges Bangladesh, says a country’s comparative advantage cannot lie in keeping its people poor
29 May 2023, 11:19 AM

12-yr-old dies as rod falls on his head from elevated expressway

A 12-year-old boy died after an iron rod fell on him from the under-construction Dhaka Elevated Expressway in the capital's Mohakhali area this morning, onlookers told police.
29 May 2023, 10:11 AM

Keeping students' faces, ears uncovered: SC upholds DU Bangla dept's move

The Supreme Court today upheld a notice issued by the Dhaka University's Bangla department asking its students to keep their faces, including their ears, uncovered during exams and presentations.
29 May 2023, 08:52 AM

BNP leader Nipun gets HC bail in Keraniganj clash case

The High Court today granted anticipatory bail to BNP leader Nipun Roy Chowdhury for three months in a case filed in connection with an Awami League-BNP clash in Keraniganj on May 26.
29 May 2023, 06:59 AM

Mild heatwave may hit Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal

A mild heatwave may sweep over parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the 24 hours from 9:00am today, said the Bangladesh Metrological Department.
29 May 2023, 06:47 AM

Relationship between Thailand, Bangladesh excellent: Thai envoy

Thailand Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor said there is an excellent relationship between the two countries.
28 May 2023, 10:52 AM

Act as friends of the people, president tells police

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has asked members of Bangladesh Police to be more people-friendly.
28 May 2023, 09:48 AM

Peaceful democratic atmosphere behind country's massive progress: PM

She gave the credit for the success to her party, the Awami League, which formed the government in 2009 after winning the 2008 election
28 May 2023, 08:07 AM

Firefighters douse flames at Adabor building

Firefighters doused a fire at a building in Dhaka's Adabor around an hour and a half after it broke out. 
28 May 2023, 07:02 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and other divisions today

Dhaka and seven other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
26 May 2023, 09:32 AM

US visa policy: Those who engage in political violence will be in trouble

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the Awami League government will facilitate and extend all-out cooperation to the Election Commission to hold a neutral general election.
25 May 2023, 11:32 AM

US visa policy supports PM's commitment to free, fair polls: Momen

"We don't want arson, violence and destruction. I hope these acts will come down," Momen told reporters
25 May 2023, 08:19 AM

AL not concerned by US announcement of visa curbs: agriculture minister

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said the Awami League was not concerned by the US visa curbs as they were not imposed on any particular party.
25 May 2023, 07:21 AM

Constable in Banani dies of gunshot wound from own firearm

A police constable died after suffering a gunshot wound from his own firearm at a checkpost in Dhaka’s Banani area this morning.
25 May 2023, 07:04 AM