Friday, 17 Jan, 2025

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Blockade: 154 BGB platoons, 424 RAB patrol teams deployed

A total of 542 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and 424 teams of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have been deployed across the country to maintain law and order on the second day of a two-day blockade called by BNP and its allies. Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) at

DMP arrests 23, 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 (December 4) arrested 23 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Govt officials can't contest JS polls within 3yrs of retirement

The government officials cannot contest Jatiya Sangsad elections within three years of retirement, according to a High Court verdict. An HC bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Zeenat Haque pronounced the judgement on Monday after rejecting a writ petition filed challenging the

Whip Shamsul asked to appear before court in person

The election inquiry committee formed to check pre-election irregularities ordered the Jatiya Sangshad Whip Shamsul Hoque Chowdhury to appear before it in person by 2:00pm Tuesday, as he didn’t turn up by Sunday to explain the issue of violating electoral code of conduct. The

President asks NDC, AFWC graduates to contribute to national development 

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (December 3) asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development. "In this era of globalization, efficient and smart manpower are a must to continue development spree . .

PM receives 'Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award'

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (December 3) handed over the 'Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award' to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud handed over the Asia Climate Mobility Champion

Dry weather likely across country over 24 hrs

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (December 3). According to the Met office bulletin, light fog may occur at places over Northern part of the country during late night

Blockade: 162 BGB platoons, 435 RAB patrol teams deployed

A total of 162 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and 435 teams of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have been deployed across the country to maintain law and order on the first day of a two-day blockade called by BNP and its allies. Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) at

Policeman killed in Jamalpur road crash

A constable was killed and another was seriously injured when a local train hit a police van in Jamalpur's Sadar upazila early Sunday (November 3).  The deceased, Ahsanul Haque, was a constable of Sadar Police Station.  Mahbubur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Jamalpur

DMP arrests 41, files 23 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (December 3) arrested 41 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Three buses torched in Dhaka 

Unidentified miscreants set fire to three buses in the capital's Gabtoli, Agargaon, and Jatrabari areas on Saturday night (December 2). In Gabtoli, a bus was torched in front of the bus terminal around 11:09pm. On information, a fire engine went to the spot around 11:12pm to

Deep depression over Bay likely to intensify 

The Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area moved West- Northwestwards further and now lies over the same area on Saturday midnight. It is about 1570 km Southwest of Chattogram port, 1515 km Southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1450 km South-Southwest of

HC likely to hear writ over election schedule today

The High Court hearing on the writ petition filed challenging the legality of the 12th Parliament election schedule is likely to be held today (December 3). It has been listed as item No 14 in today’s cause list of the HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md

4 arrested with 7kg of gold at Dhaka airport

Four people were arrested along with 6.956 kilograms of gold at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Saturday. The arrested were identified as Md Ali Hossain, Jasim Uddin, 47, Litu Miah, 39, and Mohammad Jummon Khan. Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn), National Security

Bashundhara Group condoles Dipu Chowdhury's death

Bashundhara Group has condoled the death of Sajedul Hossain Chowdhury Dipu, son of Awami League Presidium Member Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya. In a message on Saturday, officials and high-ups of Bashundhara Group prayed for the departed soul of the deceased and expressed condolences

12th national polls: Two DCs transferred upon EC's orders

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) to Mymensingh and Sunamganj. The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification on Saturday after transferring the existing DCs of the two districts. The transfers were made as per the directive of the

Dry weather likely across Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (December 2). According to the Met office bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Light

26th anniversary of CHT Peace Treaty today

Today (December 2) is the 26th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord. Various programmes are being held in the three hill districts to commemorate the occasion.  President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages

More than 100 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia

More than 100 Rohingya refugees including women and children landed in Indonesia’s westernmost province today (December 2), officials said, but locals were threatening to push them back to sea. The arrival comes after more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees landed in Aceh in November,

Over 200 injured as earthquake causes panic in Cumilla

More than two hundred garment workers in Cumilla's Chauddagram sustained injuries while rushing out of the factory building in panic during the earthquake this morning. Chauddagram Upazila Health Officer Golam Kibria confirmed the matter. He said that multiple teams are actively