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Janakantha suspends publication until March 31
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GD filed over hacking of ICT-1 chairman’s social media accounts
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Zubaida Rahman attends global children’s summit in Washington
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Unidentified man found dead near DMCH
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President to host Independence Day reception tomorrow
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Inu, Menon secure first bail since being arrested in August 2024
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No Covid-19 death, 93 cases recorded in 24 hours
At least 93 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 August 2022, 11:35 AM
“My mother died in my arms in the crushed car”
“My mother was in my arms as she breathed her last – crushed inside the car.”
16 August 2022, 11:24 AM
BRT girder tragedy: Probe body finds negligence of Chinese contractor
A probe committee found negligence of a Chinese contractor behind yesterday's accident in Uttara that left five people dead.
16 August 2022, 10:35 AM
Deaths of 6 in Chawkbazar fire: Restaurant owner detained
Police detained the owner of Barishal Hotel and Restaurant in old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area where a fire broke out and killed its six staffers yesterday (August 16, 2022).
16 August 2022, 06:56 AM
Uttara crash: Chinese contractor firm officials, crane operator sued for causing death by negligence
A case has been filed for causing the deaths of five persons by negligence after a segment of a box girder of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project fell from a crane on a car in Dhaka’s Uttara area yesterday (August 15, 2022).
16 August 2022, 05:13 AM
Festivity turns tragic as newly-weds end up in hospital following fatal crash
They were all in a festive mood as the son of the family got married just two days ago.
15 August 2022, 13:17 PM
7 gold bars seized from passenger at Dhaka airport
Customs officials detained a man with seven gold bars – weighing around 1.216kg – at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka today (August 15, 2022).
15 August 2022, 12:02 PM
Hasina’s govt will always uphold human rights: Law minister to UN rights chief
Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will always uphold the human rights of people and remain sincere and cautious in order to prevent the human rights violations.
14 August 2022, 14:17 PM
1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate now 4.32%
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 August 2022, 12:10 PM
Strict security measures at and around Dhanmondi 32 tomorrow
Dhaka Metropolitan Police have taken strict security measures in and around Dhanmondi 32, marking the National Mourning Day to be observed tomorrow (August 15, 2022).
14 August 2022, 10:29 AM
Statements of Swiss ambassador, Bangladesh govt, ACC contradictory: HC
The High Court today (August 14, 2022) observed that the statements made by the Switzerland ambassador, Bangladesh government, and ACC regarding seeking information on money deposited by Bangladeshis to Swiss banks are contradictory.
14 August 2022, 09:07 AM
Dhaka’s air quality “good” today: AQI
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 45, Dhaka's air quality has been “good” this morning (August 14, 2022).
14 August 2022, 05:19 AM
2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 4.75%
Two persons died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 August 2022, 11:39 AM
Man murdered female doctor after taking her to hotel for birthday celebrations: Rab
Md Rezaul Karim alias Reza, the suspect who was arrested in a case filed over the murder of a female doctor in Dhaka's Panthapath, killed her following argument over his affairs with several other women, Rab said today.
12 August 2022, 08:22 AM
Trader stabbed dead by mugger inside Uttara ATM booth
A trader was stabbed to death by an alleged mugger inside an ATM booth in Dhaka’s Uttara area early today.
12 August 2022, 06:33 AM
“Swiss envoy’s statement that Bangladesh didn’t seek info on bank accounts is untrue”
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that Swiss Ambassador Natalie Chuard’s statement that Bangladesh has not sought any specific information on the accounts of Bangladeshi citizens in the Swiss Bank is untrue.
11 August 2022, 14:12 PM
TIB finds irregularities in TCB’s Family Card Programme
A new Transparency International Bangladesh report on “Governance Challenges in TCB’s Family Card Programme” found irregularities and corruption in the scheme.
11 August 2022, 13:50 PM
1 Covid-19 death, 214 cases recorded in 24 hours; positivity rate now 4.45%
One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 August 2022, 11:56 AM
STAR BOOK TALK: The books that made Kaiser
Based heavily on Rakib Hasan’s series of detective novels called Teen Goyenda, Hoichoi’s Kaiser is part tribute to the genre of detective novels and part beckoning call for viewers to return to the excitement of reading books.
11 August 2022, 10:56 AM
Dhaka’s air quality remains “moderate”: AQI
Dhaka's air quality continues to be in the “moderate” zone today (August 11, 2022), all thanks to intermittent monsoon showers.
11 August 2022, 05:17 AM