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DMP arrests 36, files 24 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (September 30) arrested 36 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

President, PM convey love to children marking Nat'l Daughters Day

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today conveyed their love and sincere affection to all children, specially the girls, on the occasion of the National Daughters Day to be celebrated tomorrow. The National Daughters Day is observed every year in the

Two killed in Gopalganj road crash 

Two people were killed and five others injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a battery-run easy bike on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Daserhat area under Muksudpur upazila of the district today. The deceased were identified as Ranu Begum, 60, wife of Akmal Sheikh of

DMP arrests 33, 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 Friday (September 29) arrested 33 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Work to enhance country's image further: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked officials of the Bangladesh embassy in Washington DC to work with sincerity and patriotism to further enhance the country's image. "Discharge duties with utmost sincerity, professionalism, honesty and patriotism to further enhance the

Mild heat wave sweeping over country

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the part of north, south, north-eastern and the central part of the country including the capital Dhaka. "Mild heat wave is sweeping over Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions and the districts of Dhaka, Khulna, Kushtia, Faridpur, Tangail, Kishoregonj,

President lays foundation stone of 500-bed Pabna Medical College Hospital

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today laid the foundation stone of the 500-bed Pabna Medical College Hospital.  After attending a special doa-mahfil there, the Head of the State asked senior officials of the health department and ministry concerned to start the construction work of

RAB arrests drug peddler with heroin in Rajshahi

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in an anti-crime drive arrested an alleged top-listed drug peddler with 612 grams of heroin in the district Wednesday night. The arrested was identified as Raihan Ali, 27, son of Nazmul Haque of Mohishalbari Sagarpara village under Godagari

Peace rally held marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandaria has organised rally and peace conference on the occasion of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Thursday. Sayed Saifuddin Ahmed Al Hasani Maizbhandari, chairman of Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP),

Light to moderate rain likely over country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain likely to occur at many places over the southern region and few places over the parts of the country. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur

DMP arrests 39, files 30 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (September 28) arrested 39 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

Eid-e-Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is being marked today (September 28) amid massive religious festivity and fervor. Different government and non-government organizations, including the Islamic Foundation (IF), arrange

PM Sheikh Hasina’s birthday today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the eldest daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the pioneer of the country’s economic transformation, steps into 77 today. A visionary leader, Sheikh Hasina is going to make history of running the country for 20

Journo Nadim murder case: SC stays bail of another accused 

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (September 27) stayed till October 2 a High Court order granting bail to Moniruzzaman Monir, an accused in the case filed over the murder of Jamalpur journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim. Justice M Enayetur Rahim of Appellate Division

Six 'Ansar al-Islam' militants on 2-day remand

A Dhaka court today (September 27) placed six members of the outlawed militant gang 'Ansar al-Islam' on a two-day remand each after a hearing. The arrested-- Mejbah Uddin Chowdhury alias Abu Masrur, 50, Sheikh Ashiqur  Rahman alias Abu Afifa, 49, Shadi Mohammad Julkar

Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be marked tomorrow (September 28) amid massive religious festivity and fervor. Different government and non-government organizations including the Islamic Foundation (IF) have

Met office predicts light to moderate rainfall over country

Bangladesh Meteorology Department predicted light to moderate rain at a few places over the country and at one or two places over the rest three divisions including Dhaka in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (September 27). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate

Weeklong beach carnival and tourism fair kicks off in Cox’s Bazar 

A weeklong beach carnival and tourism fair has begun in Cox's Bazar with colorful processions and various cultural events today (September 27). The district administration has designed an array of programmes to highlight the world's longest sea beach, with Bashundhara Group

PM Sheikh Hasina's birthday tomorrow

The 77th birthday of Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (September 28). Sheikh Hasina, the eldest among the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun

Muggers stab youth to death at Uttara

A youth was stabbed to death by muggers at Sector-7 of Uttara in the capital on Wednesday (September 27). The deceased was identified as Delwar Hossain, 27, hailed from Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh district. Anwar Hossain, 25, brother of the deceased, also sustained injuries