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Man crushed under train in Dhaka

A man was crushed under train in Dhaka's Khilkhet area on Tuesday (November 28) morning. The deceased Noor -E -Alam Taimur, 34, was an employee of a NGO. Sunil Chandra Sutradhar, in-charge of Airport Railway police output, confirmed the matter.  He said Taimur, wearing

'Casino' brothers Enu, Rupon get 7-yr jail for laundering money 

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (November 28) sentenced two 'Casino Brothers' Enamul Haque Enu and Rupon Bhuiyan to seven years imprisonment in a money laundering case. The court also fined the convicts Tk 52.88 crore. In default, both the brothers will have to suffer six months more

Dry weather likely to continue 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 (November 28). According to the Met office bulletin, Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly

212 vehicles set on fire since October 28

A total of 212 incidents of arson attacks have been recorded across the country till 6:00am today since October 28. Md Shahjahan Shikdar, Deputy assistant director (media cell) of Fire Service and Civil Defence confirmed the matter on Tuesday (November 28).  According to the

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 Tuesday (November 28) 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

Rangdhanu's Rafiqul denied HC bail

The High Court (HC) did not grant Rangdhanu Group chairman Rafiqul Islam anticipatory bail in the case of grabbing land, attempting to murder and looting in Rupganj of Narayanganj on Monday (November 27). The HC bench of Justice Md. Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Muhammad Ali

N. Korea officially shuts down its embassy in Bangladesh

North Korea officially shut down its embassy in Bangladesh on Monday (November 27).  However, North Korea will continue to uphold relations with Bangladesh via its embassy in New Delhi. According to foreign ministry official, "They had informed about the closure of their

Cabinet approves proposed ‘Personal Data Protection Act-2023’ 

The Cabinet today (November 27) approved in principle the proposed Personal Data Protection Act-2023. State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak presented the proposed law at the regular cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair at her office in the

BGB recovers bullet-hit body in Jhenaidah

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today (November 27) morning recovered a bullet-hit body of a Bangladeshi man at Chapatala border under Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah. The deceased was identified as Rakibul Islam, 35, son of Monirul Islam of Jadabpur village of the

Three busses torched in Natore

Three buses were set on fire at a filling station in Natore's Baraigram upazila on early Monday (November 27). This incident took place at Patwari Filling Station in Banpara area around 4:30am. On information, firefighters rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire.

Dry weather likely to continue 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 (November 27). According to the Met office bulletin, Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly

Quraner Noor powered by Bashundhara Group begins in Cumilla tomorrow

Quraner Noor, the national Hifzul Quran competition 2023, sponsored by Bashundhara Group, the largest business conglomerate in the country, is set to begin in Cumilla tomorrow. The competition will take place at Jamia Madania Raujatul Uloom madrasa, and organisers have requested all

US Ambassador Peter Haas returns Dhaka after vacation

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas has returned to Dhaka after spending vacation from Sri Lanka. He returned to Dhaka at 11:30 am on Monday (November 27). According to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport source, Peter Haas landed at Shahjalal International Airport on a Sri

DMP arrests 28, files 19 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (November 27) arrested 19 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Shaheed Dr Milon Day today

'Shaheed Dr Milon Day' is being observed across the country today (November 27) commemorating the 33rd martyrdom anniversary of Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon, the then joint secretary general of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA). Dr Milon, who was also a lecturer of Dhaka

EC will not go beyond jurisdiction: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has said the commission will not go beyond its jurisdiction when it comes to holding the upcoming elections.  “We will do what we think is best for the sake of the elections,” he told a press conference at the

Minibus torched in capital’s Jatrabari

A passenger bus of Moumita Paribahan was set on fire by the unidentified miscreants under the Mayor Hanif Flyover at Kajla in Jatrabari of the capital around 7:48pm on Sunday (November 26). The incident happened around 7:45 pm in Kazla area.  Fire Service and Civil Defence

PM Sheikh Hasina to contest from Gopalganj-3 constituency

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina will contest from Gopalganj-3 constituency in the upcoming general election. AL general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday (November 26) announced the names of the party's nominees for 300 parliamentary seats ahead of the

‘Quraner Noor’ 2nd season audition begins in Chattogram

The audition for the second season of “Quraner Noor,” a Quranic recitation competition, started in Chattogram city on Sunday, with the participation of hundreds of hafizes from the region. Powered by the country’s leading business conglomerate Bashundhara Group, the

No scope to spare arson attack masterminds: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (November 26) said there is no chance to spare the masterminds of arson attacks in protecting the lives and properties of the people. "Steps will be taken against those who are the masterminds of arson violence and vandalism. There is no option