No congestion at Paturia ferry ghat, highway

There is no traffic congestion on Dhaka-Paturia highway and at Paturia ferry ghat today -- a day before Eid-ul-Fitr.
13 May 2021, 06:01 AM

Bangladeshi returning from India falls ill in quarantine, dies in Jashore

A woman, who returned from India and was in institutional quarantine in Jashore, died at a local hospital last night.
13 May 2021, 05:58 AM

BGB, police stand guard to ensure discipline at Shimulia ferry terminal

After five people died due to heat on an overcrowded ferry at Banglabazar, Border Guard Bangladesh and police have taken a strict stance to maintain discipline at Munshiganj’s Shimulia ferry terminal.
13 May 2021, 05:16 AM

Mitu murder: FIR accused Shaku arrested by Rab

Rapid Action Battalion has arrested FIR accused Saidul Islam Alias Shaku, 45, in connection with the much talked about Mitu murder case.
12 May 2021, 17:49 PM

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Sheikh Hasina to address nation tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation tomorrow on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr which will be celebrated on Friday across the nation.
12 May 2021, 16:11 PM

‘800-year-old’ Rangpur mosque in dire state due to lack of care

A tiny mosque in Rangpur city, believed to be a structure built in the period of Bakhtiyar Khalji, is losing its lustre due to lack of any initiative by the concerned department.
12 May 2021, 15:25 PM

Shawwal moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday in Bangladesh

Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country Friday as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in Bangladesh this evening, state minister for religious affairs Faridul Haque Khan said.
12 May 2021, 13:50 PM

5 dead due to heat on overcrowded ferries in Madaripur, 8 others unwell

Five people died after they fell sick due to the heat on two overcrowded ferries in Madaripur's Banglabazar today.
12 May 2021, 10:15 AM

PM denounces attack of terrorist nature on Al-Aqsa mosque

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today condemned the recent attack on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, and urged the world community to take permanent steps to stop such heinous acts.
12 May 2021, 09:00 AM

Vehicles moving slowly on Dhaka-Tangail highway

Vehicles are moving slowly in the 30 kilometres area on Dhaka-Tangail highway due to heavy rush today.
12 May 2021, 06:12 AM

10km tailback on Dhaka-Paturia highway

Hundreds of vehicles with home-bound people were stuck in a 10-kilometre tailback on Dhaka-Paturia highway this morning.
12 May 2021, 05:26 AM

Mad rush at Shimulia ferry ghat ahead of Eid

Shimulia ferry ghat in Munshiganj is witnessing a massive rush of home-bound people as thousands are leaving Dhaka and adjacent areas to celebrate Eid with their loved ones amid the pandemic.
12 May 2021, 05:22 AM

43rd BCS preliminary exam rescheduled for Oct 29

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has rescheduled the 43rd BCS preliminary examination to October 29 from October 15.
11 May 2021, 16:11 PM

Does development come at nature’s expense?

Dhaka has long been detached from the lush green identity of typical Bengal delta. This concrete labyrinth, full of dust and chaos, now has the last residues of green. But does urbanisation come only at the cost of nature? Does construction really need a barren foundation? Why is Dhaka failing to embrace nature as her innate part? Can this still be redeemed?
11 May 2021, 15:00 PM

200 garment factories yet to pay workers’ salaries, bonuses

Some 200 garment factories are yet to pay the workers’ salaries and bonuses as of today although the Eid festival is just knocking at the door, union leaders said.
11 May 2021, 12:32 PM

Moon sighting committee to meet tomorrow to set Eid date

The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet tomorrow evening to set the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
11 May 2021, 10:52 AM

Budget session at parliament begins on June 2

The Jatiya Sangsad will go into the budget session on June 2.
11 May 2021, 10:43 AM

Driver missing after microbus falls from pontoon at Daulatdia

A driver went missing after a microbus fell from the pontoon and sank in the river at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari this morning.
11 May 2021, 10:06 AM

Fire in Dhaka’s Banani under control; over 50 managed to leave building

Fire broke out at a six-storey building in Dhaka’s Banani today.
11 May 2021, 09:49 AM

Self-sufficiency in rice production may take 3-5 years: agricultural minister

Agricultural minister today said that attaining self-sufficiency in rice production might take three to five years for Bangladesh.
11 May 2021, 09:12 AM