The nation is recalling the countrywide series of bomb attacks carried out by the banned extremist outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on August 17, 2005. Various sociocultural organizations and political parties are commemorating the 18th anniversary of the serial blasts with

Two persons including a woman were arrested for threatening to kill Professor SM Mustafa Zaman of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), a physician of war crimes convict Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, from Jhenaidah and Uttara in the capital on Wednesday. RAB

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said that the BNP knows they won't come to power through election by securing people's votes, and that is why the party is engaged in conspiracy to thwart the next election. "BNP, the party of killers of

The Ministry of Youth and Sport (MoYS) with UNICEF support has delivered a training of trainers on Wednesday on self-defense to empower directly 100,000 girls to boost their self-confidence and ensure their protection, said Monira Hasan, child protection specialist UNICEF. 

A Dhaka court today (August 16) granted permanent bail to Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act. Dhaka Metropolitan sessions judge court acting judge Foysal Bin Atiq passed the order today. Prothom Alo editor's

Water levels at 63 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked a rise while 44 stations recorded a fall today (August 16). According to FFWC bulletin, among the 109 monitored river stations, two have been registered steady and the water level at

Chinese ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen on Wednesday (August 16) said China will not interfere in Bangladesh's election issues and China will not interfere. The Ambassador made this remark while talking to media after a meeting with planing minister at the ministry in the capital's

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 16). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

National Identity Card (NID) services on Wednesday (August 16) have been halted due to server maintenance work. According to the concerned authority, databases and websites related to NID services have been temporarily closed to avoid the risk of cyber-attacks. Election Commission

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (August 16) arrested 32 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital doctor Prof SM Mostofa Zaman, who was a member of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi's medical board, has received a death threat. Following the death threat, the doctor filed a general diary (GD) at Dhanmondi Police Station on

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit busted another militant den at Kulaura in Moulvibazar on Tuesday (August 15). During a raid, the law enforcers recovered six kilograms of explosives and 14 bullets from the den. Md Asaduzzaman, additional commissioner (CTTC)

The High Commission of India, Dhaka observed the 77th Independence Day of India at the Chancery premises of the High Commission on Tuesday (August 15). This year the Independence Day celebrations marked India’s 76th year of independence and the celebrations were held with great

Five members of a family were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out at an illegal chemical warehouse following an explosion at Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital on Tuesday, laying bare the failure of the authorities to stop the operation of such storehouses

A couple was found dead at a house at Churkhai Kandapara in Sadar upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday (August 15). The deceased were identified as Julhas Uddin, 26, son of Ahmed Ali and Mosammat Anjana, 24, daughter of Suruj Ali. Shah Kamal Akanda, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Model

The country observed National Mourning Day today (August 15) commemorating the 48th anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's tragic assassination.  Bangabandhu was assassinated in a military putsch on August 15, 1975, along with most of his

DMP Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq said Jamaat and its student organisation Shibir created an anarchic situation in the capital following the death of war crimes convict Delwar Hossain Sayeedi. The Jamaat and Shibir let loose violence attacking senior officials of police and

Several government organizations and private banks have taken precautionary measures as cyber criminals threatened to attack Bangladesh’s cyberspace. Confirming the matter, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Legal and Media Wing Director Commander Khandaker Al Moin said they are

Three people, including a child, were killed in a fire that broke out at a godown in the capital's Keraniganj on early Tuesday (August 15). The deceased were Jesmin Akter, 30, Mina Akhter, 22, and her daughter Taiyeba, 2.   The fire broke out around 3:30am, according to

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (August 15) arrested 58 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug