Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2025

National

Bangladeshis should not be harassed for visas: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Former Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the visa system between Bangladesh and India should be more simplified. He also said, "I think a lot of Bangladeshis come to India for various purposes including medical treatment and education." "I don't

3 teens killed in Dhaka motorbike accident

Three teenagers were killed in a motorcycle accident in the capital's Dakshin Khan Ashiyan City area on Friday (Feb 23) night. The deceased were Rabiul Islam, Md Junayed and Omar Farruq, aged about 15-16.  Dakshinkhan Police Station OC Siddiqur Rahman confirmed the matter.

Stern action against price hikes during Ramadan: Salman

Salman F Rahman, prime minister’s private industry and investment adviser, on Friday (Feb 23) said tough action will be taken against dishonest traders if they hike prices of essential commodities during the upcoming Ramadan. He warned while talking to reporters in Rajshahi

37 'Kishor Gang' members detained in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested 37 suspected members of 'Kishor Gang' in the capital and its surrounding areas. The arrested were identified as members of different groups including Kishor Gang-007 Group, Baba Group, Jaura Group, D Company and Jahangir Group.

Two women killed in Satkhira road accident

Two women were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Satkhira's Ashashuni upazila on Friday (Feb 23) morning. The accident happened in Nawapara area around 9 am. The deceased were Fazila Khatun, hailed from Paikgachha upazila in Khulna, and Asia Begum, from

Young boy dies as mini-truck hits truck in Sitakunda

A young helper of a truck driver was killed after another truck smashed from back in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram. The incident happened near Dhaka-Chattogram Shuklalhat shopping complex early Friday (Feb 23). The deceased was identified as Babul, 18, son of late Nur Islam of

144 more Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

A fresh batch of 144 irregular Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained from different parts of Benghazi city of Libya have been repatriated to Dhaka. They returned to Dhaka from Benghazi on a chartered flight of Burak Airlines at 4am on Friday. This information was given in a press

Rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 23) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours as of 9 am tomorrow. According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied

No shortage of commodities during Ramadan: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 23) assured the countrymen that there will be no shortage of essential commodities during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. "There will be no shortage of anything (essential commodities) in Ramadan. All arrangements have already been

DMP arrests 28, files 20 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (February 23) arrested 28 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

75 'illegal' Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia

The Melaka Immigration Department rounded up 90 undocumented migrants in Kota Laksamana in Malacca City, through Ops Sapu, last night. Melaka Immigration Department director Anirwan Fauzee Mohd Aini said during the three-hour operation that started at 12 midnight, those detained

HC orders retirement benefits for teachers, employees within 6 months

The High Court today (February 22) ordered authorities concerned to pay all the due benefits to Monthly Payment Order (MPO)-enlisted private educational institutions' teachers and staff within six months of their retirement. A High Court division bench comprising Justice Naima

Department of Environment director, wife die after both fall ill

A director of Department of Environment and his wife died after falling ill at their Mirpur residence on Wednesday (February 21). Syed Nazmul Ahsan, 56, passed away at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital yesterday afternoon. Later, Nazmul’s wife Nahid Binte Alam, 48,

PM to brief media on Germany visit Friday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow (February 23) morning to brief the media about the outcome of her recent three-day visit to Munich, Germany.   "The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 10am on Friday,"

Rain or thundershowers likely in eight divisions: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 22) predicted that rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at different places of the eight divisions.  According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershower accompanied by

Bashundhara MD honoured with ‘TRAB Smart Performance Award’

Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) Sayem Sobhan Anvir has been honoured with the ‘TRAB Smart Performance Award-2024’ for his outstanding contribution to the housing and jewelery industry. Television Reporters’ Unity of Bangladesh (TRAB) gave this award at a

SC upholds HC bail order to GK Shamim in arms case

The Supreme Court (SC) today (Feb 22) upheld a High Court order that granted bail to expelled Jubo League leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim, known as GK Shamim, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in an arms case. A five-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC headed by Chief

Four detained with 2.104kg gold at Dhaka airport

National Security Intelligence (NSI) and APBN members arrested four passengers from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital along with gold bars, powder, and gold ornaments weighing 2.104kg.   The security intelligence members arrested Abdul Qadir, 41, of

DMP arrests 25, files 21 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (Feb 22) arrested 25 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

Youth dies as two motorcycles collide in Gaibandha

A youth was killed after two motorcycles collided head-on in Polashbari area of Gaibandha on Thursday (Feb 22). Deceased Swadesh Chandra, 23, succumbed to injuries at Rangpur Doctors Clinic at 4 am. According to deceased uncle, Swadesh just finished his studies on graphics designing