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People will once again vote for boat, PM Hasina: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today (October 29, 2022) said people of the country will again vote for boat in the upcoming national election.
29 October 2022, 12:48 PM

Black Adam: Eye-catching but unsatisfying

Dwayne Johnson of The Rock fame, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Shahi and many others played various roles in the Jaume Koet Sera film Black Adam. The story of this movie is based on the story of a region called Kahandak about 5,000 years ago.
28 October 2022, 04:27 AM

5 Jama’atul Ansar members arrested: CTTC

Counterterrorism officials claimed to have arrested five members of a "newly surfaced militant group" from Dhaka’s Jatrabari area yesterday (October 26, 2022).
27 October 2022, 07:50 AM

“Bangladesh could use Saudi help to meet energy needs”

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (October 26, 2022) said Bangladesh needs a brotherly gesture from Saudi Arabia in meeting its energy needs amid supply disruptions and hike in fuel prices amid Russia-Ukraine war.
26 October 2022, 16:02 PM

Dengue claims two lives, 923 patients hospitalised in a day

At least two dengue patients died at different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am today (October 26, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 October 2022, 11:34 AM

No Covid-19 death, 196 cases reported in 24 hours

At least 196 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today (October 26, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 October 2022, 10:32 AM

Dr Jahangir Kabir’s institution fined Tk 3.5 lakh

National Consumers' Right Protection (NCRP) fined Tk 3.5 lakh to Ultimate Organic Life, an institution owned by lifestyle modifier Dr Muhammad Jahangir Kabir, over various product-related issues.
26 October 2022, 10:00 AM

“There’s no Hawa Bhaban to share your profits with”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 26, 2022) asked businessmen to place Bangladesh and its people before profits.
26 October 2022, 09:47 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Trees uprooted on DU campus, one injured

Several trees collapsed on Dhaka University campus last night (October 24, 2022) due to squally weather caused by Cyclone Sitrang, leaving a person injured.
25 October 2022, 11:38 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 5.70%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today (October 25, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 October 2022, 10:36 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall

Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).  
25 October 2022, 09:17 AM

200 injured birds rescued from Shaheed Minar, secretariat areas after storm

Members of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Forest Department have rescued 200 birds, injured during the storm in the capital last night (October 24, 2022)
25 October 2022, 07:03 AM

Launch service resumes across the country after 24hrs

Launch operations have resumed across the country this morning after 24 hours of suspension due to cyclone Sitrang. 
25 October 2022, 06:03 AM

Avoid Uttara-Gazipur road: Police

Uttara Traffic Division this morning (October 25, 2022) asked city dwellers to refrain from traveling on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway unless it is urgent as traffic situation to Gazipur through Khilkhet-Uttara turned very bad.
25 October 2022, 05:49 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: PM directs officials to act fast

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is monitoring developments centering cyclone Sitrang round the clock and giving necessary instructions to the government officials to minimize possible loss of lives and properties.
24 October 2022, 10:02 AM

‘Sitrang’ to cross Patuakhali, Barguna at 6am tomorrow

Cyclone ‘Sitrang’ will lash in land this evening (October 24, 2022) and its Center will hit around 6am tomorrow (October 25, 2022), said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman.
24 October 2022, 09:39 AM

National University postpones tomorrow’s exams

National University has postponed all its examinations, scheduled for tomorrow (October 25, 2022) due to cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 09:26 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: What to know?

Cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal late night yesterday (October 23, 2022). This is the first big storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018. It may cross the Bangladeshi coast by early tomorrow (October 25, 2022).
24 October 2022, 08:12 AM

Inland water vessel services suspended due to rough weather

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the operations of vessels on all waterways across the country due to inclement weather caused by Cyclone ‘Sitrang’.
24 October 2022, 07:32 AM

Rain to continue in Dhaka tomorrow

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast light rain in Dhaka since this morning (October 24, 2022) due to cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay.
24 October 2022, 07:22 AM