Monday, 13 Jan, 2025

National

Five of a family electrocuted in Moulvibazar

Five members of a family died after being electrocuted at Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district early Tuesday (March 26). The incident took place at Mokhles Miah's house in East Goalbari in the early hours. The incident happened after an electric wire fell on the tin roof of a

‘Genocide Day’ observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington

The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC observed the “Genocide Day” in remembrance of the atrocities committed by the Pakistani Army on the unarmed Bangalees on March 25 in 1971 under the infamous "Operation Searchlight". The Embassy organized elaborate programs

PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu on Independence Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 26) paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 54th Independence and National Day. She paid glowing tributes to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at

Nation celebrating Independence Day 

The nation is celebrating the 54th Independence and National Day today (March 26) in a befitting manner. The day's programmes started by heralding gun salutes early in the morning as a mark of profound respect for the heroic struggle of this nation, which suffered a protracted

President, PM, Bhutanese King pay homage to martyrs

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Martyrs' Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital early this morning,

Nation set to celebrate 54th Independence Day tomorrow

The nation is celebrating the 54th Independence and National Day tomorrow (March 26) with a vow to build a golden country as was dreamt by father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Every year, the country recalls March 26 as the most tragic reminiscence of one of the

PM alerts people about conspiracy against country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 25) urged all to make collective efforts to march Bangladesh's advancement further towards prosperity confronting all the hurdles. She also alerted the people about the conspiracy against the country's independence, sovereignty and

Main Eid-Ul-Fitr congregation at 8:30am

The main Eid-Ul-Fitr jamaat will be held at 8:30am at the National Eidgah on Supreme Court premise. This decision was taken in the inter-ministerial meeting held recently to determine the official program for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. While talking to media Md Abu Bakr

Bangladesh, Bhutan sign three new MoUs

Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday signed three new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries. The MoUs are: Establishment of a Special Economic Zone in Kurigram, Setting up a Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit in Thimphu, and technical

400 Bangladeshis reach Saudi with one fingerprint for Umrah: Saudi

Some 400 Bangladeshis entered Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah with the fingerprint of one Hajj pilgrim, alleged Saudi authority. Saudi Arab embassy in Dhaka made the allegation through a letter sent to Bangladesh Foreign Ministry’s West Asia Wing.  According to the letter,

Metro rail to run an extra hour from Wednesday

Dhaka Metro rail authority today (March 25) said metro rail will run for an additional hour from Wednesday considering the passengers’ demand during the month of Ramadan. The last train from Motijheel will depart at 9:40pm and from Uttara at 9:20pm as per the new schedule.

Bhutanese King at PMO to meet PM Hasina

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck reached the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) today (March 25) to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina welcomed the King with a bouquet. The King arrived in Dhaka this morning on a four-day

Khalil to quit meat business after 20th Ramadan

Meat trader Khalilur Rahman today (March 25) declared to discontinue his meat business after 20th Ramadan. He made the declaration during conversation with media. Khalilur came to limelight for selling beef at affordable prices. His shop ‘Khalil Mangso Bitan’ was selling

Met office forecasts rain with gusty wind over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at a few places over six divisions and at one or two places over another two divisions in the next 24-hours beginning from 9am today (March 25). According to

DMP arrests 24, files 15 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (March 25) arrested 24 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

Nation recalls March 25 Black Night

The nation is solemnly recalling the Black Night of March 25 today in commemoration of the cowardly attack and unleashing genocide on the unarmed Bangalees by the barbarous Pakistani occupation forces in 1971. On this fateful night in 1971, the Pakistani military junta launched the

Bhutanese King arrives in Dhaka 

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in Dhaka on a four-day state visit to attend a series of events including Independence Day celebrations. This marks the first state visit by a foreign dignitary since the new government formed after the January 7 elections.

PM hands over Independence Award 2024

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 25) handed over "Swadhinata Purashkar-2024" (Independence Award-2024), the highest national civil award of the country, to 10 distinguished persons in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their respective fields at national

PM to address nation this evening 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening on the occasion of the Independence and National Day-2024. The prime minister will deliver her speech to the nation at 7:30 pm today, PM's Speech Writer M Nazrul Islam said.   Her speech will be broadcast by

RAB arrests 25 teen gang members in Dhaka

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today (March 24) arrested 25 youths, over allegations of conducting criminal offences on a regular basis in the capital’s Dhanmondi and Mohammadpur areas. The arrestees belonged to five youth gangs and carried out robberies, drug