Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2025

National

One held with 1.6 kg gold items at Ctg airport

A total of 1.6 kg of gold items were recovered from a passenger at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport on Wednesday (Feb 21) morning.  According to sources, the passenger arrived on a flight from Fly Dubai, FZ 0563, and landed at the airport at around 9:48am.  On

Another minor dies during circumcision in Dhaka

After Ayaan another 10-year-old boy died during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in the capital. Deceased Ahnaf Tahmin Ayham, a class IV student of Motijheel Ideal School and College, died last night at JS Hospital and Medical Checkup Centre (JSHMCC) in Malibagh. The

DCAB pays respect to language movement heroes

The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), today (February 21) paid respect to language movement heroes on the occasion of 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day. President Nurul Islam Hasib and General Secretary Ashiqur

Two killed as bus-pickup van collides in Khagrachari

At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a head-on collision between a tourist bus and a pickup van at Matiranga in Khagrachari. The deceased are Preeti Bala Guha, 45, wife of late Nani Gopal Guha and Anima Ghosh, 65, wife of late Gaurang Ghosh, residents of Bashundhara

DMP arrests 31, files 25 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (February 21) arrested 31 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Nation paying tribute to language martyrs

The nation is observing the 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day today (21 February) with due respect. People from all walks of life pay glowing tributes to the memories of language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of the soil who fought

President, PM pay homage to language heroes

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.   Both the Head of the State and the Head of the Government paid homage by

2 killed as car crashes electric pole in Narayanganj

Two people were killed after their private car crashed into an electric pole being hit by another car from behind at Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj district on Tuesday (Feb 20). The deceased were identified as Mohammad Ullah, 35, and his father in law Siddiqur Rahman, 60, hailed from

Foreign Minister opens DUJ biennial general meeting

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud today (Feb 20) inaugurated the opening session of the biennial general meeting (BGM) of the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) at Jatiya Press Club (JPC) in the capital. Prime Minister's former Information Adviser Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, President of

High Commission hosts event to promote India Bangladesh defense industry collaboration

High Commissioner Pranay Verma and Principal Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces Division, Lt. Gen. M.R. Shameem addressed the Seminar on Indian Defense Equipment - SIDE 2024 - hosted by the High Commission of India in Dhaka on February 20.  High Commissioner highlighted the

PM greets nation on Mother Language Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 20) conveyed her greetings to the people of all languages and cultures of the world, including Bangla on the occasion of the great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day-2024. In a greetings message PM said, “UNESCO and

Dhaka-Narail- Jashore rail track to finish by April, hopes Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army SM Shafiuddin Ahmed today (February 20) expressed his hope to finish Dhaka-Narail- Jashore rail track by April this year. Besides, Shafiuddin said when the government hands over a development project, army completes that with highest priority,

Soybean oil price reduce by Tk 10 per liter

The government on Tuesday (February 20) decided to reduce the price of soybean oil by Tk 10 per liter. The decision came after a meeting of the taskforce on the review of commodity prices and market conditions. The new price will be effective from March 1. According to comer

Met office predicts dry weather over Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 20) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. According to the met office bulletin, weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Light to

Sagira Morshed murder verdict deferred for 2nd time 

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (February 20) deferred till March 13 the delivery of the judgment in a case filed over the murder of Sagira Morshed in Dhaka in 1989. Judge Mohammad Ali Hussain of the Special Judge's Court-3 of Dhaka set the new date as the judgment has not been prepared

DMP arrests 30, 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 Tuesday (February 20) arrested 30 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

US official to visit Dhaka on Feb 24

US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Afreen Akhter will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday (Feb 24). This is going to be the first visit by any US official after the January 7 national election. Akhter is the deputy assistant secretary at

PM hands over 'Ekushey Padak-2024' to eminent personalities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Feb 20) handed over the "Ekushey Padak 2024" to 21 eminent individuals on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. The Head of the Government handed over the Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian award in

AKM Shamsuzzoha's death anniversary today 

The 37th death anniversary of valiant freedom fighter AKM Shamsuzzoha, a leading organiser of the liberation movement, is being observed today (February 20) with due respect and solemnity. He was one of the founders of Bangladesh Awami League and a close associate of Father of the

Nation to pay tribute to language martyrs tomorrow

The nation is set to observe the 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day tomorrow (21 February) with due respect. People from all walks of life will pay glowing tributes to the memories of language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of the soil