65,573 hajj pilgrims return home, 42 deaths reported
Nearly 118,000 Rohingyas flee to Bangladesh in 18 months
Two women were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Satkhira's Ashashuni upazila on Friday (Feb 23) morning. The accident happened in Nawapara area around 9 am. The deceased were Fazila Khatun, hailed from Paikgachha upazila in Khulna, and Asia Begum, from
A young helper of a truck driver was killed after another truck smashed from back in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram. The incident happened near Dhaka-Chattogram Shuklalhat shopping complex early Friday (Feb 23). The deceased was identified as Babul, 18, son of late Nur Islam of
A fresh batch of 144 irregular Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained from different parts of Benghazi city of Libya have been repatriated to Dhaka. They returned to Dhaka from Benghazi on a chartered flight of Burak Airlines at 4am on Friday. This information was given in a press
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 23) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours as of 9 am tomorrow. According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 23) assured the countrymen that there will be no shortage of essential commodities during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. "There will be no shortage of anything (essential commodities) in Ramadan. All arrangements have already been
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (February 23) arrested 28 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign
The Melaka Immigration Department rounded up 90 undocumented migrants in Kota Laksamana in Malacca City, through Ops Sapu, last night. Melaka Immigration Department director Anirwan Fauzee Mohd Aini said during the three-hour operation that started at 12 midnight, those detained
The High Court today (February 22) ordered authorities concerned to pay all the due benefits to Monthly Payment Order (MPO)-enlisted private educational institutions' teachers and staff within six months of their retirement. A High Court division bench comprising Justice Naima
A director of Department of Environment and his wife died after falling ill at their Mirpur residence on Wednesday (February 21). Syed Nazmul Ahsan, 56, passed away at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital yesterday afternoon. Later, Nazmul’s wife Nahid Binte Alam, 48,
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow (February 23) morning to brief the media about the outcome of her recent three-day visit to Munich, Germany. "The press conference will be held at her official Ganabhaban residence at 10am on Friday,"
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (February 22) predicted that rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at different places of the eight divisions. According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershower accompanied by
Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) Sayem Sobhan Anvir has been honoured with the ‘TRAB Smart Performance Award-2024’ for his outstanding contribution to the housing and jewelery industry. Television Reporters’ Unity of Bangladesh (TRAB) gave this award at a
The Supreme Court (SC) today (Feb 22) upheld a High Court order that granted bail to expelled Jubo League leader SM Golam Kibria Shamim, known as GK Shamim, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in an arms case. A five-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC headed by Chief
National Security Intelligence (NSI) and APBN members arrested four passengers from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital along with gold bars, powder, and gold ornaments weighing 2.104kg. The security intelligence members arrested Abdul Qadir, 41, of
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (Feb 22) 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 in
A youth was killed after two motorcycles collided head-on in Polashbari area of Gaibandha on Thursday (Feb 22). Deceased Swadesh Chandra, 23, succumbed to injuries at Rangpur Doctors Clinic at 4 am. According to deceased uncle, Swadesh just finished his studies on graphics designing
A total of 1.6 kg of gold items were recovered from a passenger at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport on Wednesday (Feb 21) morning. According to sources, the passenger arrived on a flight from Fly Dubai, FZ 0563, and landed at the airport at around 9:48am. On
After Ayaan another 10-year-old boy died during a circumcision procedure at a private hospital in the capital. Deceased Ahnaf Tahmin Ayham, a class IV student of Motijheel Ideal School and College, died last night at JS Hospital and Medical Checkup Centre (JSHMCC) in Malibagh. The
The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), today (February 21) paid respect to language movement heroes on the occasion of 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day. President Nurul Islam Hasib and General Secretary Ashiqur
At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a head-on collision between a tourist bus and a pickup van at Matiranga in Khagrachari. The deceased are Preeti Bala Guha, 45, wife of late Nani Gopal Guha and Anima Ghosh, 65, wife of late Gaurang Ghosh, residents of Bashundhara