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DM boss warns of wrong behave during Diplomatic Security

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Mainul Hassan today (Sep 13) urged all the members of Diplomatic Security Division to work with utmost professionalism and sincerity in providing security and services to foreign diplomats stationed in Bangladesh. He said while holding a

Another youth injured during student protests passes away

A youth who was shot in head during student movement on August 4 has died today (Sep 13) while receiving treatment. The deceased was identified as Parvez Hossain, 22, a resident of Lakshmipur. He was a Thai glass worker in Senpara, Mirpur, Dhaka. After the incident, Parvez had been

Tk117cr spent on Sheikh Mujib-Hasina murals of Padma Bridge

The construction of two murals, each depicting the portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina, on both ends of Padma Bridge cost Tk117 crore, which was exorbitantly higher than the less than Tk50 crore market rate. Sculptors and mural builders made this observation in talks

Student killed in Meherpur road accident

A student was killed and two others were injured in a road accident at Shalika village under Sadar upazila of Meherpur on Thursday (yesterday). The deceased was identified as Dulal Hossain, 15, son of Madan Ali of Ramnagar village of Mujibnagar upazila of the district. He was a 10th

Bangladesh leader’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ irks India

The relationship between neighbours India and Bangladesh continues to remain frosty more than a month after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power. While Hasina’s stay in India remains an irritant, a recent interview by Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad

BGB condemns border killing at meeting with BSF

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Rangpur Region and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) North Bengal Frontier held a courtesy meeting at the Banglabandha-Phulbari ICP on the Bangladesh-India border in Thakurgaon around 12pm on Thursday, according to a press release today. At the

Met office predicts mild heat across country

Bangladesh meteorological department (BMD) today (Sep 13) said mild heat wave is sweeping over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Kishoreganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi, Bogura, Sirajganj, Nilphamari, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate from some places.

Six killed in Cox's Bazar landslide

Six people from two families, including a woman and her two children, died in separate landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Cox's Bazar early on Friday (September 13). A landslide in the Dikkul area under Jhilongjha union in Cox's Bazar Sadar upazila happened around 2am.

Police instructed not to arrest govt employees without proper evidence

The Police Headquarters has directed all Officers-in-Charge (OCs) across the country not to arrest government employees without solid evidence in connection with cases related to the student movement. This decision came during the first meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Council.

Inspector Arafat arrested over burning bodies in Ashulia on Aug 5

RAB-3 arrested Inspector Arafat Hossain from Aftabnagar in the capital on Thursday night, who was involved in the burning of dead bodies in front of Ashulia police station on August 5. RAB informed the development in a press note on Friday morning (September 13). Earlier, the Dhaka

Ex-DMP chief Asaduzzaman placed on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court today (September 12) placed former commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Asaduzzaman Mia on seven-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of Nuruzzaman Jony, former general secretary of the Khilgaon Thana unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal. Dhaka Metropolitan

Ex DGFI DG Saiful sent on forced retirement, Lt Gen Mujibur removed

The army has sent former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Md Saiful Alam into forced retirement. The armed forces also removed its officer Lt Gen Mojibur Rahman from his position, according to a notice issued by them on Wednesday night (11

ASP Abdullahel on 5-day remand in murder case

A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Abdullahel Kafi, an additional superintendent of police, on a five-day remand in a case filed over the death of university student Sheikh Ashabul Yamin at Savar Bazar bus stand during the quota reform movement on 18 July. Yamin was a student of the

Met office predicts heavy rains in Dhaka, 4 other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfalls in the Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions today (Sept 12). According to the BMD bulletin, landslide may occur in Chattogram division due to the heavy rainfall. It said:

Botanical Garden entry fee reduced 

The entry fee for the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur, Dhaka, has been reduced as per directives of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. The ministry issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday. According to the

Killer of Pathao founder Fahim Saleh jailed for 40 years 

A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss Fahim Saleh was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday, AP reports quoting Manhattan's district attorney. Saleh, the co-founder of the Bangladesh ride-sharing app Pathao and CEO

Chief Adviser seeks people’s cooperation to carry out reforms

The Interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought cooperation from the countrymen to accomplish reforms, announcing formation of six commissions to carry out the job. He also said: "We want reforms. It is our sincere request - please don't go to the

6 commissions to reform state mechanisms: Chief Adviser

Stressing the need for reform to the state organs, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the interim government has taken a decision to form a total six commissions to start a fresh journey of the country. “We have decided to form six commissions as a primary step to

Moscow condemns 'fake news' about Rooppur Power Plant project

Russia has criticized the dissemination of "fake news" about alleged embezzlement at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), accusing it of being an effort to "discredit" the project and "undermine" the solid relationship between Moscow and Dhaka. “It

Bangladesh, China to boost water management cooperation: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today (Sept 11) said China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservation system and enhancing data sharing during floods. She said China proposed to provide training in water