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Met office forecasts rain in 6 divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (April 8) predicted rain or thundershowers at different parts of the country in 24 hours starting from 9:00am. According to the BMD bulletin, Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or

PM call on Brazil to import RMG directly from Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 8) called upon Brazil to import readymade garments (RMG) directly from Bangladesh. She made the call when a delegation of Brazil led by its Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira paid a courtesy visit at her office the capital. PM's Speech

Three more KNF members detained

Three more KNF militants were arrested from Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban today (April 8), about a day after conducting successful raids for arresting six operatives of the indigenous separatist group. Assistant Superintendent of Police Hossain Md Raihan Kazemi confirmed the

Eid holidaymakers' pressure mounts at Kamlapur 

A huge number of holidaymakers thronged the Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital on Monday morning, two days ahead of the start of Eid holidays, prompting authorities to boost security measures and coach numbers. Passengers now have to cross two checkposts before entering platforms

When is Eid ul-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?

As the fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world are preparing for Eid ul-Fitr, the “festival of breaking the fast”. According to astronomical calculations, the month of Ramadan is expected to last 30 days this year, making the first day of Eid in

Myanmar's army now seeks Rohingyas’ help!

Nearly seven years after the Myanmar military killed thousands of Muslim Rohingyas, in what the UN called "textbook ethnic cleansing", it wants their help. From interviews with Rohingyas living in Rakhine State the BBC has learned of at least 100 of them being conscripted in

Travellers to pay extra fares during Eid journeys: BJKS

Travellers have to pay additional fares of Tk983.94 crore while leaving Dhaka during Eid journeys despite various efforts of the government’s agencies to stop charging extra fares by transport operators. Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS), a passengers’ welfare platform,

Brazil considers Bangladesh’s interest in joining BRICS positively

Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira today (April 7) said that Brasilia considered Bangladesh's keen interest to become BRICS member "very strongly and positively" as Dhaka shared same principles and positions with the BRICS member states.  "Bangladesh is the

Fire guts 15 shops in Bogura

A total of 15 shops were gutted in a fire at Shapla Hawkers Market in the town on Sunday (April 7) morning. The fire originated around 7:30 am at the hawkers market in Station Road area. Being informed, eight fire fighter units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control

Two held with fake stamps

Members of police arrested two people along with fake stamps worth over Tk 2 crore on Saturday night. The arrestees were Md Asif Iqbal, 38, hailing from Barishal and Md Jewel, 42, hailing from Manikganj. Abdullahil Kafi, Dhaka District Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime and

Cargo ship sinks in Rupsha River, 2 missing

Two people went missing in the Rupsha River when a cargo ship capsized after it collided with the pillar of a rail bridge in Khulna on Sunday (April 7). In-charge of Rupsha New Police camp Inspector Nurul Islam Sheikh confirmed the matter He said the fertiliser-laden cargo ship

Two killed as sudden storm hits Barishal

At least two people were killed and two hundred houses were shattered by a sudden storm in Bhola and Lalmohon of Barishal. The deceased were identified as Hares, 68, and Bacchu, 40. Besides, there is information that a fishing trawler with six fishermen sank in Das area of Monpura.

RAB nabs Kuki-Chin chief coordinator from Bandarban

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members, in a special drive, arrested the chief coordinator of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) from Bandarban Sadar upazila on Sunday (April 7) afternoon. The arrestee is Chosim Bom, 55, one of the chief coordinators of the organization's Central

Five Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram

Five Eid congregations (jamaats) will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on the day of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, an Islamic Foundation press release said on Sunday. The first Eid jamaat will be held at 7am while the next four Jamaats will be held at 8am, 9am,

Met office forecasts rain in all 8 divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (April 7) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi and

Joint drive against KNF begins; 8 cases filed in Bandarban

A total of eight cases were registered in Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban in connection with attacks on Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank, and the robbery of money and weapons. Four cases were registered in Ruma Police Station and four others in Thanchi Police Station. Besides, law

Brazilian foreign minister arrives in Dhaka

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in Dhaka on Sunday (April 7) morning. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received Mauro Vieira at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport upon his arrival. The Foreign Minister of South America's most influential country will have a

DMP arrests 21, files 17 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (April 7) arrested 21 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Bashundhara Group shares happiness among orphans, students

Bashundhara Group is distributing iftar meals among orphans and madrasah students to spread the sanctity and blessings of the month of Ramadan. The industrial conglomerate shares happiness by distributing iftar meals among 7,000 students of 35 madrasahs on Saturday, the 26th of the

Shab-e-Qadr observed with religious fervor

Shab-e-Qadr, the night of power and blessings, was observed across the country with religious fervour. The mosques across the country reverberated with the recitation of the holy Quran on Saturday night. Muslims across the world observe the religious gathering of Shab-e-Qadr, known