A week-long 'National Fisheries Week-2023' will begin from tomorrow (July 24) highlighting the importance of fisheries resources in fulfilling nutritional and food demand of the country's ever increasing population. "The National Fisheries Week will be celebrated in

An extortion case was filed against three people including Hatirjheel Police Station’s sub-inspector (SI) Jahid today (July 23). A man named Azad Mahmud filed the case with Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court.   Two others accused are Aysha Ruby and her Husband Jasim Uddin

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (July 23) urged all concerned irrespective of opinions and party affiliation to wage a social movement against corruption.   He said: "It is quite impossible for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alone to combat corruption... Cooperation

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Dhaka, Panchagarh, Moulvibazar and Feni and it may continue. The meteorological department made this forecast for the next twenty-four hours beginning from 9am today 9 (July

A student of HSC second year was killed and his friend injured after a truck hit their motorcycle in the capital's Rampura area early Sunday (July 23). The deceased was identified as Pulock Gomez, 21, son of Bipin Gomez while the injured is Noyon. Pulok's brother-in-law Roni

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (July 23) arrested 42 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

Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has to pay the remaining Tk 12 crore as 'tax on donation' to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), according to Appellate Division verdict on Sunday. A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Rome today (July 23) at an invitation of the United Nation Secretary-General to attend the UN Food Systems Summit to be held in Rome on July 24-26. The summit titled ‘United Nations Food Systems +2 Stocktaking Moment’ (UNFSS+2)

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said people's trust and confidence are crucial factors for army and the military in Bangladesh earned that with their performance. "Trust and confidence are very important for any army. If there is no trust and confidence, independence and

The bodies of two children who went missing while bathing in the Padma River in Rajshahi were recovered on Saturday (July 22). The deceased were Hosen Siam, 12, son of Shukur Ali, a resident of Char Satbaria area, and Sanjid, 12, son of Nekbar Ali of Char Shyampur area. The body of

A five-member probe committee on behalf of the deputy commissioner has been formed to investigate the Jhalakathi road accident that claimed at least 17 people today (July 22). Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Mohammad Mamun Shibli has been made the head of the inquiry committee.

Congressman Joe Wilson, the Co-Chair of Bangladesh Caucus at the US Congress, has said the United States (US) is keen to expanding trade ties apart from creating job opportunities for the people of both countries. The Congressman, elected from South Carolina, was speaking as the chief

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 22). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (July 22) arrested 44 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

At least 17 people were killed and 30 others injured as a bus fell into a roadside pond at Chhatrakanda in Sadar upazila of Jhalakathi on Saturday (July 22). The bus met with the accident around 10 am. Of the deceased, eight were women, and two children. However, the identities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid emphasis on an amicable end to the Ukraine war, saying international cooperation in this time of growing instability is clearly vital to the vulnerable among the global community to build resilience against future shocks.  "The prolonging war

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Anisul Huq on Friday (July 21) said the future of Bangladesh is uncertain without Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. If BNP-Jamaat is elected, Bangladesh will fall into turmoil. The minister made the remarks while addressing an

In persuasion of Bangladesh's progress, a momentous dialogue was held in London on Thursday to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community. Prime Minister's economic affairs advisor Dr Mashiur Rahman graced the occasion as the chief guest. Councillor Saima

Two brothers died in a road accident in Cumilla's Chandina upazila on Friday (July 21) morning. The deceased were Azizul Haque, 34, and Rabiul Haque, 23, sons of Junab Ali, Hailed from Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. According to police, a Chattogram-bound covered van lost

The US embassy in Dhaka on Thursday (July 20) expressed deep sorrow over a Bangladeshi student shot dead in the US state of Missouri. The embassy posted a message in this regard on its official Facebook page. According to the post, "We would like to express our deepest