Saturday, 27 Apr, 2024

National

New protest called over Bangladeshi worker’s death in Cyprus

A protest will take place in Limassol at Cyprus on Saturday (April 27), concerning the death of Bangladeshi worker Anisur Rahman following a police raid earlier this month. The protest will take place outside the Limassol CID, following a march against high rents taking place on the

Bangladeshi child returns to family from Assam's child protection cell

A Bangladeshi child, who accidentally entered India in the year 2021, was finally returned to his family in Jamalpur District, Bangladesh, after 3 years.  The District Legal Service Authority of South Salmara Mankachar (DLSA SSM) played a crucial role in providing legal assistance

2 killed as bus hits autorickshaw in Mymensingh

Two people were killed and four others injured after a bus hit an autorickshaw head-on in Mymensingh Sadar upazila on Saturday morning. The accident took place in Raghurampur area on the Mymensingh-Sherpur highway around 11am. However, the details about the deceased could not be

Heatwave to continue, Met office predicts

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the ongoing very severe to severe, and mild to moderate heat wave that is sweeping over different parts of the country is likely to continue. According to the latest weather bulletin, very Severe heat wave is sweeping over the

DMP arrests 17, files 14 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (April 27) arrested 17 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

3 killed as truck runs over auto-van in Bagerhat

Three people were killed and two others injured after a truck ran over their auto-van in Rampal of Bagerhat this morning (April 27). The accident took place on the Khulna-Mongla highway around 7:45 am. The diseased were identified as Sayeed Morol, Azad Morol, and Moni Mallik, whose

Chuadanga records highest temperature of 42.7C

The highest temperature in the country was recorded at 42.7 degree Celsius in Chuadanga today (April 26).  Acting officer-in-charge of Chuadanga weather office Jaminur Rahman confirmed the matter. People in the south-western district are experiencing scorching heat as a severe

Bangladesh, Thailand sign five documents

Bangladesh and Thailand today inked five bilateral documents for visa exemption, cooperation on energy, tourism and custom matters and negotiation of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The documents -- an agreement, three Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a

Dhaka, Thailand has scopes to boost cooperation in many fields: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 26) said Bangladesh and Thailand have the opportunity to strengthen cooperation in several fields including trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy and ICT. She said, addressing the official luncheon meeting hosted

3,77,454 people received govt legal aid since 2009

In line with present government's commitment to provide justice for all, National Legal Aid Services Organisation (NLASO) from 2009 to March, 2024, has provided legal aid to 3, 77,454 people in different cases through its 64 district committees. Of total 2, 53,825 cases, in which

BSF kills Bangladeshi youth near Patgram border

India's Border Security Force (BSF) once again shot dead a Bangladeshi youth across the border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early Friday (April 26). The deceased Abul Kalam, 22, hailed from Jhalangi Dangarpar village of Srirampur union in Patgram upazila,  Abu Saeed

46th BCS preliminary exam held

The 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination was held in eight divisional cities of the country on Friday. The two-hour examination started simultaneously at 10am at 215 centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh cities.

12 arrested in Romania for arranging fake visas for Bengalis, others

Europol has arrested 12 individuals in Romania in collaboration with Austrian Police and the Italian Carabinieri Corps.  The crackdown targeted a criminal syndicate primarily made up of Romanian and Pakistani nationals operating through companies based in Romania. According to

Teen killed in Tangail as juvenile gang attack

A teenager was killed in an alleged attack by juvenile gang in Gosai Zoair area of Tangail Sadar Upazila on Thursday (April 25) evening. The deceased was identified as Saim, 14.  According to deceased's family and locals, Saim in the evening left home for Ranagacha (next to

Severe heat wave grips in parts of country

Very severe heat wave is sweeping over the northwestern districts and a severe heat wave is sweeping over part of Khulna division and several northern districts. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Barishal division and other parts of the country, said a met office forecast for

PM seeks Thai investment in Bangladesh medical facilities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 26) urged Thailand to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh's hospitals and medical facilities alongside investing in special economic zones and hi-tech parks. "We discussed the possibility of cooperation on training and

DMP arrests 39, files 26 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (April 26) arrested 39 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Bangladesh, China to conduct joint military training

The Chinese and Bangladeshi armies will conduct a joint military training, China's Ministry of National Defense said Thursday (April 25). According to the consensus reached between the two sides, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will dispatch a contingent to

PM gets hearty welcome as she reaches Thai PMO 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the Government House, the Thai Prime Minister’s Office, Bangkok on Friday (April 26) morning for a bilateral meeting with her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin. The Thai Prime Minister received the Bangladesh premier through a pompous

One missing, 11 rescued as cargo ship sinks in Noakhali

Eleven among 12 sailors of a cargo vessel that capsized in the Bay of Bengal in Hatiya of Noakhali district early Thursday (April 25) afternoon has been rescued. The incident happened near Bhasan Char, on the eastern side of Hatiya upazila. Hatiya river police in-charge Md Mehedi