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Light to moderate rain likely: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today (July 11). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate

Uzra Zeya to talk about free, fair elections: Matthew Miller

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya will meet with senior government officials in Bangladesh, during her tour from July 11-14, to discuss shared humanitarian concerns, including the Rohingya refugee crisis, labour issues, human rights, free and fair elections, and combating trafficking in

Senior US Diplomat Uzra Zeya to visit Bangladesh today 

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh today on a four-day visit. During the July 11-14 visit, Zeya will engage with civil society organizations on freedom of expression and association, and inclusion of

One injured in Moghbazar cocktail blast

At least one person was injured in a cocktail blast in the capital's Moghbazar intersection last night. The incident took place around 10:00pm on Monday (July 10).  Hatirjheel Police Station Inspector (Operations) Abdus Kuddus confirmed the matter.  Police

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 47 nabbed, 43 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (July 11) arrested 47 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

Three dies as bulkhead capsize in Arial Khan River

Three people drowned as a bulkhead sank in the Arial Khan River at Shibchar upazila of Madaripur on Monday (July 10). The accident happened at around 4.30pm in Char-Kamarkandi area under Nikhli union of the upazila. The deceased were identified as Alauddin, 45, Isa, 22, son of Afzal

Two killed as bus rams CNG in Feni

Two passengers of a CNG run auto rickshaw were killed and three others injured after a bus rammed auto rickshaw in Daganbhua Upazila of Feni on Monday (July 10).   Of the two one was identified as Shuvo, 30. Another was woman whose identity could not be known immediately.

PM to join FBCCI's business conference on July 15

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to attend a programme that is being organised by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). She will attend the Business Conference as the chief guest where FBCCI is focusing on the private sector's role in building

Three killed in Panchagarh road accident

Three including teenagers were killed and another was injured in a road accident at Debiganj upazila in Panchagarh Monday (July 10). The deceased were Sabuj Roy Shanto, 18, son of Ripon Chandra Roy, a resident of Sundardighi union, Dipu Roy Apon, 17, son of Debendra Roy, a resident of

Three killed, 40 injured in Sunamgaj clash

At least three people were killed and 40 others injured in a clash between two groups over the auction of a jackfruit in Shantiganj upazila of Sunamganj on Monday (July 10). The incident took place at about 10.30 am in Hasnabad village under Joykalash union of the upazila. The

People Order Bill-2023 amended as per EC proposal: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today (July 10) said the government has amended the Representation of the People Order (amendment) Bill-2023 as per the Election Commission's (EC) proposal. He said: “The government showed respect to us. Our proposals have

Rana plaza: SC stays Rana's bail for six more months

The Appellate Division on Monday (July 10) stayed for six months a High Court verdict that granted bail to Sohel Rana, owner of the ill-fated Rana Plaza, in the murder case. The three-member bench of the Appellate division led by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed the order.

Three to die in Gopalganj murder case

A Gopalganj court on Monday (July 10) sentenced three persons to death along with Tk 5 thousand fine each for killing one Lutfur Mollah in the district.  Judge Maksudur Rahman of the Additional Sessions Judge Court passed the verdict. The death row convicts are Md. Mofiz

EU delegation meets foreign ministry officials

The visiting delegation of the Election Exploratory Mission (ExM) from the European Union (EU) today (July 10) held a meeting with the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 40-minute meeting with several senior officials including Additional Secretary of the Ministry Asad

3 killed in Rajshahi clash over land dispute 

At least three people were killed and seven others injured in a clash between two rival groups over a land dispute in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Monday (July 10) morning. The deceased were identified as Naimul Islam (80), Meher Ali (70) and Sohel Rana (45). Kamrul Islam,

Two police constables die of dengue

Two members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) died of dengue fever, while more than fifty members are undergoing treatment at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital with dengue. The deceased constables are Rassel Shikder of Hazaribag Police Station and

ARSA commander killed in ‘gunfight’ at Rohingya camp: APBn

A leader of the Rohingya insurgent group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) was shot dead in a gunfight with Armed Police Battalion (APBn) personnel in a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, on Tuesday morning. The deceased was Hussein Majhi, a commander of ARSA. The

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 65 nabbed, 48 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (July 10) arrested 65 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

Court acquits ex speaker Jamiruddin Sircar in 5 graft charges

A Dhaka court today (July 9) discharged former speaker Jamiruddin Sircar from the five graft cases after he refunded the state Tk 27,86,364, which he withdrew for treatment during his tenure. Judge Prodip Kumar Roy of Dhaka's Special Judge Court-7 passed the order after Jamir's

RAB launches drive against fake doctors, unauthorised hospitals in capital

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has launched a drive against fake doctors and unauthorised hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres in the capital. According to information, RAB has been conducting their drive using their mobile courts. The drive was launched after 12:00noon on Sunday