Wednesday, 09 Jul, 2025

National

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary celebrated

The nation celebrated the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 today (March 17) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee nation, the

Man held with illegal gold at Ctg airport

A man was arrested along with a half kilogram of gold powder, gold bar, and ornaments from Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport on Sunday (March 17). The arrestee was identified as Mohammad Nezam Uddin, of Boalkhali upaizla in Chattogram district. Taslim Ahmed, director of

Govt won't increase train fare before Eid-ul-Fitr

Railway Minister Md Zillul Hakim today (March 17) said the government has no plan to increase train fare before the Eid-ul-Fitr. He confirmed the matter while talking to media in the capital.  Responding to a question, he said train fares would not be increased before Eid. It

Bijoy Express train derails in Cumilla

At least eight compartments of Jamalpur-bound ‘Bijoy Express’ train derailed in Cumilla on Sunday (March 17). The incident happened near Hasanpur Railway Station at Nangalkot upazila of the district. Liaquat Ali Mazumder, Senior Assistant Engineer (Roads) of Railway

JnU teacher, student detained over Abantika suicide

Members of Dhaka metropolitan police (DMP) detained Jagannath University (JnU) assistant proctor Deen Islam and student Amman Siddiqui and handed over to Cumilla police today (March 17) over the death of Fairuz Sadaf Abantika. DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman confirmed the matter.

Bashundhara’s iftar brings smile to Rangpur people

People from all walks of life in Rangpur have expressed gratitude to Bashundhara Group for providing free iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan. Under the initiative of Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, over 250 people in eight mosques in the Gojoghonta

DMP arrests 35, files 21 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (March 17) arrested 35 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

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary today

The nation is celebrating the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 today (March 17) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee nation,

PM pays tribute to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 17) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 104th birth anniversary coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024. As part of the state program, the premier paid homage by placing a wreath

Fire breaks out at Rifle Club in Chattogram

A fire broke out at a branch of UCB bank in Rifle Club building in the port city at 7pm Saturday (March 16).  The Rifle Club building hosts hundreds of electronic shops. Mohammad Abdullah, deputy assistant director of Chattogram fire service and civil defense confirmed the

2 held with 40 gold bars at at HSIA

The Airport Armed Police Battalion and National Security Intelligence (NSI) today (March 16) arrested two men including a driver of private airline Novoair and seized 40 gold bars worth five crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.    “The duo

DNCC launches drive for cleaning Gulshan lake 

Gulshan Lake, city’s one of the ecologically critical area due to direct dumping of sewage and water runoff, is expected to regain its lifeline as Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Gulshan Society today jointly launched a drive for cleaning the lake. Students of six city

Bangladeshis among 158 illegal migrants detained in Malaysia

Bangladeshi were among 158 illegal migrants detained in Malaysia during a raid on an apartment complex. A total of 158 of the 358 migrants inspected at the Bercham Flats here were detained for living in Malaysia without valid visas or permits or for overstaying past their allowed

DMP arrests 31, files 20 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (March 16) arrested 31 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Pictures of 4 Somali pirates on Bangladeshi ship

Indian Navy has released pictures of four Somali pirates aboard the Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah.  The pictures the Indian Navy released in a social media post on Friday, shows pirates patrolling the upper part of the ship with heavy weapons. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy's

Met office predicts rain in four divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at one or two places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 16). According to BMD bulletin, the weather may remain

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary tomorrow

The nation is set to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 tomorrow (March 17) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee

3 held with arms and bullets in Gaibandha

Detective Branch (DB) of Gaibandha district has arrested three people with arms and bullets. They were arrested on Friday (March 15) morning from village Sarkarpara under Sadar upazila in the district. The arrested were Asaduzzaman Hiru, 55, son of late Noor Nabi Mia of village

Bashundhara distributes essentials at fair price in Mymensingh

Bashundhara Food and Beverage Industries Limited (BFBIL) has offered 31 products through truck sales in Mymensingh to help lower-income people against inflation. Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission’s Deputy Chief Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan inaugurated the programme near

Chatradal leader shot dead in Cumilla

A local Chatradal leader was shot dead and four others were injured during a clash between two groups of ruling party in Cumilla on Friday (March 15) evening. The deceased was identified as Arnab, 30. The incident occurred around 3:00pm over establishing supremacy over a human