Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025

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Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 14) said that mild cold wave is sweeping over north, north-west, northernmost and western part of the country. According to the BMD bulletin, mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Panchagarh and

Bangladesh's economy cannot be improved overnight: Abul Hasan

Newly elected Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali on Sunday (January 14) said it will take time to address Bangladesh's economy which is facing difficulties. He made the remark while interacting with journalists at his office in the capital. The minister said, “In order

12 more pilgrims return from Umrah under Bashundhara support

A total of 12 insolvent devotees who have returned home after performing Umrah have extended their heartfelt thanks to Bashundhara Group for providing them with an opportunity to visit the holy land of Saudi Arabia. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Musalli Committee General Secretary

Independent candidate's agent hacked dead in Noakhali

A polling agent of a defeated independent candidate in Noakhali-2 constituency has been hacked to death on Saturday (January 13) night at Mirzanagar village of Nateshwar union in Sonaimuri upazila. The deceased was Shaheduzzaman alias Polash, 35, son of Md Jamal Uddin of Mirzapur

DMP arrests 46, files 31 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (January 14) arrested 46 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

5-member probe body formed over Karwan Bazar slum fire 

A five-member committee has been formed to probe the fire incident that occurred on Saturday (January 13) morning at Mollabari slum adjacent to FDC gate in the city's Karwan Bazar area. Fire Service and Civil Defence Director (operations and maintenance) Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad

Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight lands in Dhaka due to bad weather

A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight, 6E 5319, originally from Mumbai, was diverted to Dhaka due to adverse weather conditions at Guwahati airport on January 13. The pilot initially aimed for Kolkata but, faced with unfavourable weather, redirected the flight to Bhubaneswar, where the runway

Work for controlling essentials' prices in Ramadan: PM to ministers 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (January 13) asked the newly appointed ministers to take required measures for keeping essentials prices under control during upcoming Holy Ramadan. "Holy Ramadan is nearing, so take necessary steps as the prices of essentials could not go up

Mild cold wave sweeping across northern Bangladesh 

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 13) said  that mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may continue. According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over

Gold worth Tk 3.89cr seized at Shah Amanat Airport

A huge assignment of gold ornament weighing over 4.5 kilograms was seized at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on Saturday (Jan 13) morning. These gold ornaments were found under a passenger seat of a flight Biman Bangladesh Airlines coming from Sharjah. Acting on a

DMP arrests 29, files 18 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (January 13) arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate halved in 2023

The rate of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell by nearly 50% in 2023 compared to the previous year, space agency data suggests. Brazil's environment ministry said it was the lowest recorded deforestation rate in the last five years. Though smaller than in previous years,

Two killed in Karwan Bazar Mollabari slum fire

Tow persons were killed and several others injured in a fire at Mollabari slum in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar early Saturday (Jan 13). The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Besides, a woman and her child were also injured in the incident. They were

Couple gets life term for killing in Chapainawabganj

A Chapainawabganj court on Thursday (January 11) sentenced a couple to life-term imprisonment in a case filed over the murder of a man in 2014. The convicts are Md Khairul Islam, 49, son of Israil of Palsa Mission Bazar under Baliadanga union of Chapainawabganj sadar upazila and his

Shab-e-Meraj on February 8

The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on the night of February 8 (Thursday) with religious fervor. The National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram disclosed the information this evening, with Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md

Bangladesh will be a non-communal and democratic state: Arafat

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today (January 12) said Bangladesh will be a non-communal and democratic state without any restrictions on freedom of expression. The state minister, remarked through a message shared on X, formerly Twitter. He

Two killed in Barishal road crash

Two people were killed in a road accident at Agailjhara Upazila in Barishal district on Thursday (January 11). The accident took place at around 10pm in front of Sub-Registry office in the upazila. The deceased were identified as Mehedi Hawlader, son of Shaheen Hawlader, a resident

All ambassadors including west greeted new govt: Hasan

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Friday (January 12) said all the ambassadors and high commissioners in Dhaka congratulated the newly-elected government. He said the ambassadors and high Commissioners of almost all countries, including the US, the UK, and the EU envoys were present at

Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat route resume after 6.30 hours

Ferry movement on the Aricha-Kazirhat route has resumed after the disruption of 6.30 hours due to dense fog. "We have forced to suspend the ferry movement on the route around 12.30 am on Friday due to poor visibility as the dense fog blanketed the river bed of Jamuna, said Deputy

Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 12) said mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Kishoreganj, Pabna, Dinajpur and Chuadanga and it may continue. According to the BMD bulletin, Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country,