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BNP won't get benefit by threatening AL: PM 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 28) expressed her firm conviction that BNP can't reap any benefit giving the threat of movement to Awami League (AL). She said: "BNP threatens to stage various types of movement...there is no benefit in showing all those threats of

DMP arrests 17, files 11 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (October 28) arrested 17 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 doesn't support any particular political party: Uzra Zeya

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya said her country does not support any particular political party in Bangladesh, but it is keen to see the continuation of democracy there. She came up with the reiteration at a meeting with Prime

Met office predicts dry weather over country for few days

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted dry weather with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (October 28). According to the Met office bulletin, day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall

PM opens Bangabandhu Tunnel

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 28) inaugurated the much-anticipated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel constructed beneath the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram. She unveiled a plaque on the west bank of river Karnaphuli at Patenga around 12:15 pm and after crossing the

Sayem Sobhan Anvir mourns death of former BAJUS president

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) President Sayem Sobhan Anvir has mourned the death of Syed Shamsul Alam Hasu, a former president of the trade body. Shamsul Alam breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka early Friday, read a press release.

DMP arrests 25, 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 Friday (October 27) arrested 25 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Buddhists to celebrate Prabarana Purnima on Saturday 

The Buddhists will celebrate their second largest religious festival Prabarana Purnima in the capital as elsewhere across the country on Saturday (October 28) with due solemnity and traditional enthusiasm. The festival is also known as Ashwini Purnima that marks conclusion of the

Law enforcers on high alert ahead BNP rally

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Friday (October 27) has taken highest security measures ahead of BNP rally to avoid any unwanted conflict.  Besides, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is also working to maintain law and order situation under control. According to DMP officials, if

Weather may remain dry across country

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Country's maximum temperature

Police takes control over Mohakhali’s Khawaja Tower

Khawaja Tower, which was damaged by fire yesterday evening, is now under police supervision. Members of Banani police have taken position in front and behind the damaged building, and no one is allowed to enter for safety purpose. Banani Police Station Sub-Inspector (SI) Toukir

PM Hasina to open Bangabandhu tunnel tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open the much-anticipated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel tomorrow (October 27). She will unveil a plaque on the west bank of river Karnaphuli at Patenga and after crossing the tunnel, she will unwrap another plaque at the south bank of the

PM returns home from Brussels

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home after attending the "Global Gateway Forum" held on October 25-26. The premier arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on October 24 at the invitation of the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen. A

Rooppur power plant: 5th batch of nuclear fuel reaches

The fifth shipment of uranium for the first unit of the under-construction Rooppur Nuclear Power Project in Pabna has arrived in Rooppur on Friday (October 27). The uranium carrier reached the power plant 9:27am. Earlier, the last shipment reached Rooppur last Friday morning. Pakshi

PM leaves Brussels for home

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Brussels tonight for home after attending the "Global Gateway Forum" held on October 25-26. The premier arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on October 24 at the invitation of the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der

3 killed in Khawaja Tower fire in Dhaka

At least three persons were killed in a fire that broke out at Khawaja Tower in the capital’s Mohakhali on Thursday (October 26) evening. The deceased are Rafiqul Islam, 65, resident of Mirpur, Aklima Rahman, 33, and Hasna Hena, 27, of Mohammadpur's Bosila area said police.

PM urges all to stay alert against any move to foil polls

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has urged all to be alert so that none can foil coming election or make it questionable. She said: "All have to be remained cautious so that none can foil the election or make the poll questionable."  The premier

AL-BNP to hold rally at preferred location: DMP

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken a primary decision to allow Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to hold their rally on October 28 at their preferred location. However, DMP has not yet given official permission in this regard. A senior DMP official

Fire at Khawaja Tower in Dhaka

A fire broke out on the 12th floor of a 14-storied building named Khawaja Tower at Amatali of Mohakhali in the capital on Thursday (October 26).  Media officer Shajahan Sikder confirming the matter said 12 units are working to bring the fire on the 12th floor of Khawaja Tower

Zero tolerance for Jamaat rally in Dhaka: DMP

Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Biplob Kumar Sarkar today (October 26) said that there is no way to allow Jamaat-e-Islami to hold a rally at Shapla Chattar in the city on October 28. "Zero tolerance for rally by Jamaat-e-Islami. They won't be allowed to