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DHAKA ALL GLAMMED UP FOR EID

As part of the festivities, Dhaka's important buildings and structures were decorated with colourful lights.
30 March 2025, 14:03 PM

Eid tomorrow as moon sighted

Muslims across Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow (Monday) after a month of fasting
30 March 2025, 13:09 PM

280 arrested during series of joint operations

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released an official statement detailing these operations today.
28 March 2025, 09:50 AM

11 dengue cases reported in 24 hours

Eleven new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to this morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,862 this year.
27 March 2025, 12:54 PM

Russia keen to export more wheat, fertiliser to Bangladesh

Russia is willing to export more wheat and fertiliser to Bangladesh.
27 March 2025, 12:14 PM

ACC files case against former minister Nasim's son

The anti-graft body found that Tamal Mansur owns 14 apartments in New York.
27 March 2025, 12:02 PM

Yunus seeks Ban Ki-moon’s support for Bangladesh's democratic transition

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sought support and advice from former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a smooth transition to democracy in Bangladesh
27 March 2025, 08:58 AM

RMG workers stage demo near Shrom Bhaban for Eid bonus, arrears

Several hundred workers of five factory under the group have joined the demonstration since morning.
27 March 2025, 06:54 AM

BR launches two commuter trains

Bangladesh Railway (BR) yesterday introduced a pair of commuter trains on the Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab Bazar route to improve connectivity between Dhaka and its neighbouring districts.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Committed to advancing partnership with Bangladesh, Modi writes to Yunus

"I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh," Modi said.
26 March 2025, 07:03 AM

2 new apex court judges sworn in

Two newly elevated judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court were sworn in yesterday.
25 March 2025, 18:13 PM

Graft case: Iskander and his wife discharged

A Dhaka court yesterday discharged Shamim Iskander, younger brother of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, from a case filed for amassing wealth worth Tk 1.33 crore illegally and concealing information of Tk 81.81 lakh to the ACC.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM

S Alam, wife sued over illegal assets worth over Tk 1,539cr

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed two cases accusing S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam and his wife Farzana Parveen of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 1,539.85 crore.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM

7 eminent individuals receive Independence Award 2025

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday conferred the Independence Award 2025 on seven individuals, recognising their glorious and outstanding contributions to the nation.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM

DNCC to organise festive celebrations for Eid-ul-Fitr

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is organising a vibrant and festive celebration for Eid-ul-Fitr this year.
25 March 2025, 12:08 PM

8 arrested for selling train tickets in black market

RAB arrested eight members of a gang who are selling train tickets in the black market from the capital's airport and Kamalapur Railway Station areas
25 March 2025, 10:32 AM

SC gets two new judges

Two High Court judges were elevated to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday.
24 March 2025, 18:12 PM

ACC sues ex-chief whip Noor-e-Alam and wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former chief whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton and his wife Jinnat Parveen Chowdhury for illegally acquiring assets worth Tk 71.30 crore.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Chicken prices soar ahead of Eid

Prices of different varieties of chicken have increased by Tk 30 to Tk 50 per kilogrammes in Dhaka's kitchen markets
24 March 2025, 14:58 PM

Rizwana for urgent reform in waste management to cut methane emissions

She made the remarks while virtually addressing an online workshop as the chief guest joining from Chattogram.
24 March 2025, 14:20 PM