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‘KNF member’ arrested in Bandarban
Members of the Bangladesh army and police in Bandarban have arrested a suspected member of Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) from Bethelpara area of Ruma upazila of the district.
Fakhrul, Khasru walk out of jail
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury walked out of jail this afternoon after languishing in jail three and a half months
Metro rail / Uttara Centre Station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1
Full fledged operation--from morning to midnight--between Uttara and Agargaon will start in July.
Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening
The country’s first metro rail transported 3.35 lakh passengers till yesterday.
PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached the Bangladesh Police Academy in Rajshahi's Sardah at 11:17am today ahead of the Awami League rally in the city this afternoon..She is attending the graduation ceremony of the 38th BCS Cadre apprentice assistant superintendents of police..Later, H
'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24
National Debate Federation Bangladesh (NDF) is going to organise the ‘15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 2023’ next February 24.
Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union
Khan Asaduzzman Masum and Jahangir Alam Nannu were elected president and general secretary respectively of Bangladesh Jubo Union central committee.
Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port
After initially being deterred from anchoring at Mongla due to US sanctions on the ship, the Russian ship carrying materials for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project ultimately received India's permission to dock at the Haldia port in West Bengal.
Dengue fever: Cases cross 15,000 mark, 234 hospitalised in a day
Dengue cases crossed the 15,000-mark for the first time this year today and 234 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dishonest politicians, bureaucrats a curse for nation: Razzaque
The dishonest politicians and bureaucrats, no matter how big they are, are a curse and burden for Bangladesh, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
3 Bangladeshis stuck in Afghanistan reach Dhaka
Three Bangladeshis, who had been stranded following Taliban's control of Afghanistan, today arrived in Dhaka.
Padma Bridge: Road slab installation complete
With the completion of installing road slabs, Padma bridge has concluded another phase of its construction. On Monday, 23 August, the last road slab was placed on the 2-F span standing on the 12th and 13th pillars of this highly anticipated mega project.
How has life been in Afghanistan over the last 20 years?
Seven Bangladeshis have been living in Afghanistan for decades. Have they experienced any significant socio-economic shift in the war torn country? How has the return of the Taliban after 20 years affected the country?
Ensuring a better life for all will be the real revenge of 1975 carnage: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the real revenge of the August 15, 1975 carnage will be ensured when each and every Bangladeshi has a better life. The PM also vowed to hold trials of perpetrators and those who did the groundwork for killing Bangabandhu.
Received death threats for mentioning Natore-2 MP's father as razakar in book: RU professor
A teacher of Rajshahi University (RU) has allegedly received death threats for mentioning Natore-2 lawmaker Shafiqul Islam Shimul's father as a razakar in his book on Liberation war.
After MasterChef, Kishwar working with Michelin star chef Yomoda
Culinary sensation Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned cooking show, MasterChef Australia. She fought for the title of MasterChef Australia against Justin Narayan and Pete Campbell. She took home $20,000 in prize money to get her food dream off the ground. The talented cook is currently training under Michelin star chef Masahiko Yomoda, who was present in the MasterChef kitchen during the bento box challenge this year.
Narayanganj fire: Sajeeb Group chairman among 6 sent to jail, 2 others get bail
A Narayanganj court today sent six accused, including owner of Hashem Foods factory in Narayanganj, to jail and granted bail to two accused after their four-day remand in a case filed in connection with 51 deaths in a fire at the factory.
Launches to operate at half capacity from July 15 to 22: Launch owners association
Launches will operate on all routes across the country from July 15 to 22 at half capacity, maintaining proper health guidelines.