The Railway police today (December 24) detained three youths for allegedly attempting to detonate hand grenades at the central railway station of Narayanganj city. Narayanganj Railway Police Deputy Sub-Inspector Mokhlesur Rahman confirmed the matter.  The arrestees are Joynal

Miscreants set fire to a bus of 'Raida Paribahan' in the capital on Sunday (December 24) afternoon. The incident took place at Juarain (near Salauddin Pump), Postogola, at 2:40pm, according to fire officials.   Fire Service Headquarters Media Cell Officer Anwarul Islam

Nineteen days have passed since the mutilated body of 9-year-old Shwadhin was recovered from the River Balu in Khilgaon in the capital. The killers have not been arrested yet.  The victim’s family alleged that the police administration was not playing an active role as the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (December 24) arrested 38 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for 24 hours commencing from 9 am today (December 24). According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur over the country from today midnight to tomorrow

The driver and helper of a cargo truck were killed when a Khulna-bound “Rocket Mail” train hit the vehicle in Jessore on Sunday (December 24). The deceased were identified as driver Parvez and assistant Nazmul. Both hailed from Jhenidah district. The accident took place

A total of 147 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh have been deployed across the country today (December 24) to maintain the law and order situation during BNP's nationwide dawn-to-dusk blockade. GBG public relations officer Shariful Islam confirmed the matter. He said that

Two people were killed and at least seven others injured in a collision between a bus and a trolley at Notun Shikarpur area of Uzirpur in Barishal today (December 24). The incident occurred around 6 am on the Dhaka-Barishal highway.  The fatalities are identified as the trolley

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (December 23) termed the BNP as a terrorist party, not a political one. Awami League (AL) president made the remark during a virtual meeting with some districts this noon. She participated in public meetings of Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Satkhira,

The Officers in Charge (OCs) of Shailkupa police station of Jhenaidah and Harinakunda police station of Jashore have been withdrawn due to allegations of negligence. Election Commission (EC) Additional Secretary Ashok Kumar Debnath today (December 23) disclosed the matter in a press

Police recovered the dead bodies of two youths near India’s border in Godagari of Rajshahi. The bodies were recovered from Char Hanumantnagar area of Char Ashariadah Union of the upazila around 10 am on Saturday (December 23). The deceased were identified as - Kawsar Ali,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (December 23) predicted that weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.  According to the met office

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday (December 23) said Election Commission (EC) will stop voting if there is any attempt of rigging. CEC warned at a view-exchange meeting with the candidates of Barishal at the conference room of the district

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (December 23) arrested 43 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Members of the armed forces will be deployed for 13 days for election duty from December 29 to January 10, according to the home ministry. A notification signed by Md Mostafizur Rahman, senior secretary of public security divisions of the ministry was issued in this regard yesterday.

Bhutanese Queen Mother Dorji Wanmgmo Wangchuckand today (December 22) conveyed best regards, appreciation and deep respect to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of her Royal Family.  The Bhutanese Queen Mother made the remark while taking a transit at Hazrat Shahjalal

The Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a three-day ban on motorcycle riding across the country during the 12th parliamentary election scheduled for January 7. The home ministry on Friday issued a circular mentioning that the ban will be enforced from 12 am on January 5 to 12 am on

The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned on licence holders from carrying and displaying firearms till January 9, ahead of the 12th parliamentary elections slated for January 7. A notification signed by Israt Jahan, deputy secretary of the ministry, was issued in this regard yesterday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned all kinds of campaigns and processions from January 5 to January 9 to keep the atmosphere peaceful ahead of 12th National Assembly elections. The Public Security Department of the Ministry has issued a circular in this regard following Election

Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in six districts tomorrow (December 23). From 3 pm tomorrow, the AL president will connect virtually to the rallies from Dhaka district AL office at Tejgaon in the capital, an AL press release