Sunday, 22 Dec, 2024

National

College student killed in Rangamati road crash

A college girl was killed and five others were injured in a collision between a bus and a CNG run auto rickshaw in Rajasthali upazila of the hilly district on Friday (Nov 29). Mohammad Shahjahan kamal, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chandroghona Thana confirmed the matter.  The

Biker dies in Dinajpur road accident 

A motorcyclist was killed and two others were injured on Friday (November 29) as a truck hit their motorcycle in Ghoraghat Upazila of Dinajpur. Md Nazmul Haque, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ghoraghat Thana confrmed the matter to the media.  The deceased was identified as Lutfur

Airstrikes, bomb blasts in Rakhine spark fear in Teknaf

Sounds of airstrikes and bomb blasts were reported from Myanmar’s Rakhine state, heightening tensions across the Teknaf border.  An explosion sound was heard on Thursday night (Nov 28) around 10 p.m., further raising concerns in the border area. Earlier, sound of a

CTTC recovers firearm, ammo in capital

Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC), has recovered an illegal shotgun and 63 rounds of ammunition from the Mohammadpur area of the city. Acting on a tip-off, a CTTC team conducted a raid at a house on Jafrabad Mosque Road, under the Mohammadpur police station,

Minorities feel safer under interim government: VOA survey

A recent survey by Voice of America (VOA) revealed that, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government through a student-led uprising on August 5, the interim government and law enforcement agencies have successfully maintained public satisfaction. The survey said that a

BFIU freezes accounts of Chinmoy, 16 others involved in ISKCON

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has ordered to freeze the bank accounts of 17 people associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bangladesh.  The BFIU sent this instruction to different banks and financial institutions of the

Met office predicts light rain in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (November 29) forecasted  that light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over three south and south-eastern divisions in the next 24 hours begins from this morning. According to BMD’s bulletin, light rain is likely to occur

Army blames third parties for growing unrest in country

Bangladesh Army said that recent activities, including worker protests, student movements, and the killing of a lawyer in Chattogram, have been fueled by third parties or identified criminals.  The military also mentioned that efforts are underway to identify and bring those

BB prints Tk 22,500cr to support 6 ailing banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced on Thursday that it has printed Tk22,500 crore in new notes to provide financial assistance to six ailing banks and safeguard their depositors.  However, this move temporarily reverses its earlier commitment to avoid such measures. Governor Ahsan

"Consider me as an adviser from Rangpur"

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Thursday said he considered himself a son of Rangpur as he was moved by the bravery and sacrifice of July uprising martyr Abu Sayed. "Consider me as an adviser from Rangpur," said Professor Yunus while welcoming the family members of Abu Sayed

Sylhet court sentences three to death for murder

A Sylhet court has sentenced three people including a woman to death for the murder of her husband in Jaflong.  The verdict was delivered on Thursday (November 28) by Judge Shayla Sharmin of the Sylhet Additional District and Sessions Judge's Fourth Court. The convicts are

Odhikar wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights award

Bangladeshi human rights group Odhikar has been awarded the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (ADHRA) 2023 by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD).  The award recognizes Odhikar's three decades of advocacy for civil and political rights in Bangladesh, despite facing

PSC announces 47th BCS exam for 3,487 posts

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published a circular for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination for 3,487 positions.  The announcement was made on Thursday (November 28).  According to accouchement, various cadres will be filled through this

Secretariat staff to stage demo on Dec 4 to press 9-point demands

Bangladesh Secretariat officials and Employees Unity Council will hold a grand rally at the Secretariat on Wednesday (Dec 4) to press home their nine-point demands.  They have also demanded the removal of a joint secretary over alleged delays in meeting their demands and

Indian-American body expresses concerns to Trump, Biden over Bangladesh 

An Indian-American organization has called upon US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to press the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and rights of the country's minority Hindu community. In separate letters sent on Wednesday (November 27), the Foundation

Suspended magistrate Taposhi Tabassum Urmi granted bail

A Dhaka court today (Nov 28) granted bail to suspended Assistant Commissioner of Lalmonirhat District Administrator’s office Taposhi Tabassum Urmi. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Emran granted Urmi’s bail in a Tk 500 bond after she surrendered before the court through a

CJ expresses concern over incidents on SC premises

The Chief Justice of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over the unprecedented incidents that occurred on the Supreme Court premises on Wednesday, as well as other recent disruptions at judicial institutions nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chief Justice’s

Hallmark chairman Jasmine's bail hearing adjourned for 3 months

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court adjourned for three months the hearing on the bail appeal of Hallmark Group chairman Jasmine Islam in a case lodged over embezzlement of Tk 85.8 crore from Janata Bank through fake letter of credit (LC). The Appellate Division bench, led

RMG workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway over unpaid wages

Garment factory workers in the Chandra area of Kaliakoir upazila in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Tangail Highway this morning (Nov 28), demanding payment of two months' due wages. The protest began around 10 am near the Mahmud Jeans factory, where workers claimed their salaries were

Nahid slams India over Chinmoy Das arrest

Nahid Islam, Advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has criticized India's remarks following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the Sammilita Sanatani Jote and former leader of ISKCON, in a sedition case. In a statement on Wednesday (Nov 27), he