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Sedition cases: 6 officials of Palli Bidyut Samity sent to jail

A Dhaka court today sent six Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) officials to jail on completion of their three-day remand in two sedition cases filed on charges of destabilising the power sector
22 October 2024, 06:43 AM

Hasina’s fleeing to India is clear proof of her resignation: BNP

BNP leader Hafizuddin Ahmed today said the discussions surrounding Sheikh Hasina's resignation represent a new dimension of conspiracy, asserting that her fleeing the country in the face of public anger is clear proof of her resignation from the post of prime minister
21 October 2024, 11:35 AM

7 DU affiliated college students block road in New Market, Science Lab demanding separate univ

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University today staged demonstrations blocking the road in New Market and Science Lab areas in the capital demanding a separate autonomous university comprising the seven educational institutions
21 October 2024, 11:07 AM

DMP's 15-day Traffic Week starts to raise public awareness

Traffic Week 2024 started from today and will be observed until November 4 in order to raise public awareness, improve traffic management, and restore order on the roads in the capital.
21 October 2024, 07:15 AM

Cancellation of caretaker govt: SC to hear review petitions Oct 24

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hear on October 24 (Thursday) on two separate review petitions filed challenging its 2011 verdict that scrapped the non-party caretaker government system
20 October 2024, 12:06 PM

Abdul Malek new khatib of Baitul Mukarram

The government has appointed Islamic law expert and Hadith scholar Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek as khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
18 October 2024, 20:00 PM

Sutrapur Tanti League President Abu Sayeed arrested in student murder case

Police arrested Abu Sayeed, president of Sutrapur Thana unit of Tanti League, in connection with the murder of student Nadimul Hasan Elem during the quota reform movement on July 19
18 October 2024, 07:53 AM

EU announces new humanitarian aid package for Bangladesh, others

The European Commission has announced new funding to support humanitarian projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia..The Commission today announced the new humanitarian aid package of €21.5 million for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing the total EU support to almost €95 milli
15 October 2024, 08:46 AM

HSC results 2024: Board-wise overview

Detailed breakdown of the results for the nine general education boards
15 October 2024, 07:01 AM

Dhaka board sees 79.21% pass rate in HSC

Dhaka board has recorded an overall pass rate of 79.21 percent in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams
15 October 2024, 05:52 AM

Only 5 RMG factories shut in Savar, Ashulia, Gazipur, N’ganj today

No ‘crisis’ reported, according to the chief adviser's press wing
14 October 2024, 07:59 AM

Morning rain drenches Dhaka

The low-lying areas in the capital and a number of alleys were inundated due to rains, making it difficult for people who planned to go out in the morning
12 October 2024, 05:39 AM

High Court gets 23 new judges

President Mohammed Shahabuddin made the appointments in line with Article 98 of the constitution, raising the number of HC judges to 101
9 October 2024, 03:29 AM

Need specific plans to make city liveable

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday said specific action plans are needed to make Dhaka liveable.
7 October 2024, 20:12 PM

Ex-minister Saifuzzaman, wife slapped with travel ban

A Dhaka court today issued travel bans on former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife Rukhmila Zaman over corruption allegations
7 October 2024, 10:20 AM

Travel ban issued against S Alam Group owner, his wife and family members

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam, his wife Farzana Parveen and 11 members of his family in connection with allegations of laundering $1 billion to Singapore and several other countries
7 October 2024, 09:14 AM

Travel ban issued on ex-Padma Bank chairman Nafeez Sarafat over graft allegations

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, former chairman of Padma Bank, in connection with corruption allegations against him
7 October 2024, 08:12 AM

Durga Puja: 257 mandaps set up in Dhaka

A central police control room will be set up at Dhakeshwari Temple compound to oversee the overall security of the mandaps in the capital
6 October 2024, 10:50 AM

Govt publishes preliminary list of those killed in July-August protests

The interim government today published a preliminary list of the people who died during the student-led mass protests in July and August.
6 October 2024, 09:22 AM

Women are most affected by climate change: Rizwana

Women, especially mothers, bear the brunt of natural disasters and climate change, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today
6 October 2024, 08:50 AM