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Bangladesh-India relationship model for others, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina mentioned the Bangladesh-India relationship as a "model" and "example" for others as both countries had resolved many problems through dialogue. "Bangladesh and India had resolved many problems through dialogue. This relationship

ACC finds graft evidences in initial probe against Benazir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today claimed to have found evidence of graft allegations against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife and children in a primary investigation.    ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yasmeen told reporters during a press

Militant hideout busted in Rupganj

Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of police busted a militant hideout at a house at Borpa in Rupganj of Narayanganj on Tuesday. The ATU recovered three bombs from the den, but no militant was found. Two of the bombs were powerful. The cops made those inactive by exploding in soil

Pranay Verma underscores scopes for transforming cross-border electricity trade in the region

High Commissioner Pranay Verma delivered a special address at the inaugural session of a Regional Workshop on “Transforming Cross Border Electricity Trade and Regional Electricity Market for an Energy Secure South Asia”, which was jointly organized by India’s Research

$16.03b: Bangladesh Bank discloses net reserve first time

Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday (July 2), for the first time, disclosed net international reserve (NIR).  According to the report, the country’s current NIR amounts to $16.03 billion.  Executive Director and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank Majbaul Haque confirmed the

Korail slum fire under control

A fire that broke out at Korail slum in Dhaka this noon has been brought under control. Firefighters were alerted to the incident at 12:53pm on Tuesday, said the media cell of the Fire Service and Civil Defence. Six units rushed to the spot and tamed the blaze around 1:40pm, it

ATU cordon off house in N’ganj on suspicion of militant den

Members of the law enforcement agencies have cordoned off a residence in Rupganj of Narayanganj today (July 2) on suspicion of a militant hideout. The law enforcers cordoned off the house at the districts Tarabo Pourashava’s Borpa Ariab area at 10 am after receiving a report on

Many tourists stuck in Sajek due to flash floods

Many tourists have been stuck in Sajek as torrential rains and flash floods snapped vehicular movement on the Baghaichari-Baghaihat road. Baghaichari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shirin Akter confirmed this information on Tuesday (July 2) morning. She said that the water of the

BMD predicts more rains across Bangladesh 

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (July 2) predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind at all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today. According to the BMD office

Landslide: Vehicle movements in Khagrachhari-Ctg road remain halted

The road communication on Khagrachhari with Dhaka and Chattogram remained suspended due to landslides in Khagrachhari caused by heavy rains on Tuesday (July 2) morning. Tourists and general passengers have been stranded in the areas as vehicles cannot move. Earlier, vehicles

DMP arrests 18, 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 Tuesday (July 2) arrested 18 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Indian woman shot dead by BSF near Meherpur border

A 64-year-old woman, who moved from Bangladesh to India 30 years ago and gained Indian citizenship, was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) early Monday near Meherpur Sadar Upazila. The deceased, Istafon Khatun, was the wife of Rahmot Ali from Bihar, India, and the

It's a request to journalists, not an order: Monirul

Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) President Monirul Islam said they made a request to journalist through the statement, but did not issue any order to the media. “We did not issue any order to the journalists, rather made a request. Now it’s up to the journalists

Remittances hit three-year high to $23.92b in FY24

The country recorded inward remittance inflows worth $23.92 billion in the outgoing fiscal year (FY2023-24), the highest in the past three fiscal years, according Bangladesh Bank data released Monday. The strong remittance inflow trajectory in recent months would help further prop up

Cabinet approves formation of Padma Bridge Maintenance Company

The cabinet today (July 1) approved the formation of a government company for the maintenance of the Padma Bridge.  A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina approved this decision. Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain informed the reporters after the meeting.

9-year-old Tamim’s killer arrested in Narayanganj

The prime accused of the nine-year-old Tamim Iqbal murder has been arrested by Narayanganj district police. Additional Superintendent of Police (SP, Crime and Operations) Chailau Marma disclosed the matter in a press conference held at the District Police Superintendent's office on

A journey with pride: Banglanews24.com steps into 15th year

As banglanews24.com (Banglanews) marks its 14th anniversary, it exemplifies the impact of objective journalism on both local and international audiences. Since its inception on July 1, 2010, Banglanews, a venture of Bashundhara Group, provides accurate and timely news in both Bangla

DRU greets Banglanews on 14th anniversary 

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) today (July 1) extended warm wishes on the 14th anniversary of Banglanews24.com, the country's leading online news portal.  DRU president Syed Sukur Ali Shuvo and general secretary Mohiuddin Ahmed wished through a statement on behalf of the

3 killed as lightning strikes in Narail

Three people were killed, and one injured as lightning struck while grazing pigs in Narail Sadar upazila on Monday (July 1). The deceased were identified as Ratan Roy of Jashore’s Monirampur upazila, Milton Roy of Khulna’s Nijgram and Nanda Dali of Satkhira’s Tala

Rainfall to continue till tomorrow morning, BMD predicts

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours from 9 am today (July 1). Accordin to the BMD's latest weather