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Sakhawat announces Bangladesh’s candidature to Int'l Maritime Organization

Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain has officially announced Bangladesh’s candidature for Category C of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term.
8 April 2025, 12:36 PM

How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.
8 April 2025, 09:33 AM

Polls code of conduct almost finalised: EC

If the proposed law for demarcating parliamentary constituencies is not approved, the national election will proceed under the existing framework, said Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar.
7 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Tk 1.38cr graft: Seven ex-officials of Sonali Bank jailed

Eleven individuals, including seven former officials of Sonali Bank Limited, were sentenced to different terms of imprisonment in a case filed over the embezzlement of Tk 1.38 crore.
7 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Ex-MP Afzal Hossain placed on 7-day remand in murder case

Afzal, a lawmaker from Kishoreganj-5 constituency, was arrested in Meherpur on March 24.
7 April 2025, 11:08 AM

LPG price to remain unchanged in April

The new price will be effective from 6:00pm today
6 April 2025, 14:33 PM

DU students submit memorandum demanding DUCSU election roadmap

They demanded that the university administration ensure a fair and timely process to restore the student union after years of dormancy.
6 April 2025, 14:27 PM

Mass uprising case: 64 pro-Awami League lawyers sent to jail

The court, however, granted bail to ex-president of Dhaka Bar Association Abu Sayeed Sagar and 18 female lawyers in the case.
6 April 2025, 13:16 PM

Over 60 lakh new voters added, 20 lakh dead removed from list

The voter registration process will continue until April 11
6 April 2025, 12:38 PM

Govt initiates talks with US over newly imposed tariffs: finance adviser

He also said, "The impact of the new US tariffs on the economy will not be difficult to manage."
6 April 2025, 11:53 AM

Freeze 34 bank accounts of ex-SSF DG Mujibur and wife, court orders ACC

The court also ordered the confiscation of three flats and 42 kathas of immoveable properties of the couple.
6 April 2025, 11:45 AM

Mercury rises to 38.5 degrees in Rajshahi, rain likely in next 24 hours

There may be temporary gusty winds with lightning, rain, and thunderstorm at one or two places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
6 April 2025, 11:21 AM

132 killed in road accidents during Eid vacation

BRTA data from March 28 to April 4 shows 110 accidents that also injured 208 people
6 April 2025, 10:33 AM

Election-related activities progressing smoothly: CEC

According to updated EC data, the total number of voters in the country currently stands at 123,732,274.
6 April 2025, 09:53 AM

ICT chief prosecutor suspects plot against Aynaghar investigators

He was speaking to journalists following today's tribunal proceedings, amid allegations of slow progress of the July uprising trial
6 April 2025, 09:10 AM

Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over 14 districts including Dhaka

A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over 14 districts including Dhaka and it may continue, Met office said today.
4 April 2025, 07:46 AM

MoWCA adviser pays tribute to Sanjida Khatun

Sharmeen S Murshid, adviser to Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, expressed sorrow over the passing of Sanjida Khatun.
3 April 2025, 10:15 AM

41 lives lost on roads during Eid holidays

Road accidents claimed at least 41 lives and injured numerous others across the country during the Eid holidays since Monday.
2 April 2025, 21:29 PM

Mild heat wave sweeps parts of country: BMD

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country
2 April 2025, 06:57 AM

Here's how Dhaka is gearing up for Eid celebrations

An overview of the city's festive preparations and excitement.
30 March 2025, 14:19 PM