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CID press charges against Evaly CEO Rassel

The Criminal Investigation Department has pressed charges against Evaly Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Rassel and seven others in a fraud case.
4 September 2022, 18:42 PM

Huge haul of drugs at Banani flat

Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) conducted a drive in a luxurious flat in the capital’s Banani area today (September 4, 2022) and seized various types of synthetic drug including three unidentified ones.
4 September 2022, 15:42 PM

Uttara crash: Chinese contractor to face action

Like its preliminary report, the probe committee formed to investigate into BRT Line 3 project accident in the capital’s Uttara on August 15, in its final report, held the Chinese contractor responsible for the incident.
4 September 2022, 11:49 AM

9th grader stabbed dead in Dhaka’s Shyampur area

A school student was stabbed to death by unknown miscreants in Dhaka’s Shyampur area this afternoon.
4 September 2022, 11:40 AM

PM for importing rice from alternative sources

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directives to the authorities concerned to take preparations for importing rice from alternative sources to avert food crisis.
4 September 2022, 09:52 AM

Country developing modern transport system by implementing various projects: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 4, 2022) said her government has been developing a modern transport system by implementation of different projects to accelerate the country’s economic growth.
4 September 2022, 07:38 AM

Mugging of DU student: Accused targeted female students mostly

Shakil Ahmed Rubel is a mugger and often impersonated a police officer to mug university and college students -- mostly women.
4 September 2022, 07:26 AM

Our top priority is ensuring food security, other basic needs: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 3, 2022) said the priority of her government is to ensure food security with other basic needs of the people considering the global crisis.
3 September 2022, 15:53 PM

“Work together for further development of tea industry, save it from collapse”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 3, 2022) asked tea garden owners and workers to work together for further development of the industry and save it from collapse.
3 September 2022, 14:30 PM

Asia Cup Super Four begins with Afghanistan- Sri Lanka clash sans Bangladesh

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will face off in the first Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup today. Followed by the thrashing defeat over Afghanistan in the group stage Sri Lanka will be looking for the revenge. However Bangladesh could have been in place of Sri Lanka but the Tigers followed by defeats in both the group games were out of the event. Once again there are questions over Bangladesh's ability in the T20 format along with the pipeline.
3 September 2022, 10:26 AM

"Water to be more expensive for affluent areas, cheaper for impoverished ones"

LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam has said that no subsidy will be provided by Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka WASA) from now on. 
2 September 2022, 15:04 PM

BCL men beat up their own for protesting poor quality of canteen food

An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of Dhaka College unit was injured in an attack allegedly by some BCL men of the same college last night (September 1, 2022).
2 September 2022, 12:12 PM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 2, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 September 2022, 11:10 AM

2 Covid-19 deaths, 216 cases reported in 24 hours

Two persons died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (September 1, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 September 2022, 14:17 PM

JP lawmakers urge Speaker to make GM Quader the Leader of the Opposition

Rift in Jatiya Party widens further as the opposition party’s parliamentary party requested Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today (September 1, 2022) to make its chairman, GM Quader, the Leader of the Opposition.
1 September 2022, 13:21 PM

One dies of dengue, 176 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 176 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (September 1, 2022).
1 September 2022, 12:49 PM

US-Bangla launches Dhaka-Bangkok, Chattogram-Kolkata flights

US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, today (September 1, 2022) launched two international flights -- Dhaka-Bangkok and Chattogram-Kolkata routes.
1 September 2022, 11:53 AM

Govt may subsidise diesel for farmers:  Agriculture Minister

Like fertiliser, the government would consider giving subsidies to farmers for diesel, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
1 September 2022, 11:41 AM

Businessman sued for abetting Falu hiding wealth info: ACC

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against businessman Ashfaque Uddin Ahmed on charge of abetting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Mosaddek Ali Falu in concealing information about Tk 9.57 crore.
1 September 2022, 11:05 AM

Maintain austerity as prices of essentials shoot up: PM   

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 1, 2022) reiterated her call to the countrymen to put concentration on boosting food production, savings and showing austerity in all stages in the wake of global crisis.
1 September 2022, 10:26 AM