A woman was killed and her two sons injured in a fire that broke out at their home in Bagmara upazila early Friday (June 30). The deceased were identified as Farida Yeasmin, 42, wife of Ezazul Basher, a teacher of Shibpur Girls High School under Durgapur upazila. The injured are--

Two persons were killed in a road accident at Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha district on Friday (June 30) morning. The deceased were identified as Abul Bashar, 60, a resident of Phulgachi upazila in Feni district, and Al Mizan, 40, a resident of Dania area in Dhaka. According to

The return Hajj flights for Bangladeshi pilgrims from Saudi Arabia are set to begin from Sunday and will continue till August 2. According to information, a total of 1, 22,884 people went to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh this year. Meanwhile, 43 Bangladeshi pilgrims -- 35 men, and

A fire that broke out at a launch at Sadarghat terminal in the capital was brought under control on Friday (June 30). The fire service was informed regarding the incident at 11 am, according to the fire service.  Anwarul Islam Dolan, media cell officer of the fire service

A fire broke out at a launch at Sadarghat terminal in the capital on Friday (June 30). The fire service was informed regarding the incident at 11 am, according to fire service.  Anwarul Islam Dolan, media cell officer of the fire service headquarters, confirmed the

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 (June 30).  According to the Met office bulletin, “light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by

Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is celebrated across the country with due solemnity and religious fervor. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages greeting the Muslims in the country and all over the

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, after saying Fazr prayers at Muzdalifah, made his way back to Saudi Arabia’s Mina on Jilhajj 10 (Wednesday) to perform several Hajj rituals. After reaching Mina from Muzdalifah, President yesterday performed stoning at Jamarat Al-Aqba, sacrificed

A motorcyclist was killed when a microbus rammed a motorcycle in Kanungopara of Boalkhali on Wednesday (June 29). The deceased was identified as named Sumon, 28, son of Abdul Aziz, and a resident of Abul Kashem Master Bari of ward No-5 in Popadia Union. The incident happened in

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims.   Like other occasions, the premier sent flowers, fruits and sweetmeats to the war-wounded freedom

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (June 29) arrested 18 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

Wastes of the sacrificial animals will be removed within 24 hours announced the two Dhaka City mayors. Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam said twenty thousand workers are ready to remove the wastes. Mayors

At least four people were killed and two sustains in a collision between a truck and a pickup van in Sirajganj on Thursday (June 29). The deceased were identified as Sujan Sheikh, 32, Rabbi Hossain, 24, of Gaibandha and Masud Rana, 24, and Ayan, 4, of Natore. The accident occurred

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of Muslims is being celebrated across the country. Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the 10th of Zil Hajj month of the Hizri calendar as Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), on this day, some 4,500 years ago, offered to sacrifice his beloved son

New record was made in terms of collection of toll in the Padma Bridge. Some Tk 4 crore 61 lakh 34 thousand 70 was collected as toll on Tuesday. The authorities concerned informed that this is the highest collection of toll as of now. During this time, some 43 thousand137 vehicles

Barisal City Corporation (BCC) newly elected councillor, Selim Hawladar, died on Wednesday (June 28).  He was 59. Selim suffered a brain stroke at 12am on Tuesday and was taken to Barisal Medical College and Hospital. Former general secretary of Barisal Reporters Unity

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 (June 28).  According to the Met office bulletin, “light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by

A Bangladeshi cowherd was allegedly shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Kalsirmukh Deyarhat border area of Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat early Wednesday (June 28). The injured was Alamgir Hossain, 35, a resident of Paschim Jagatber Kashirdanga village of the upazila.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (June 28) said the journey of home-bound people ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha is safe and trouble-free.   "There is no suffering for home-bound people on buses, trains, and launches and they are enjoying a safe and

Two persons died and two others were injured after a passenger bus overturned in Bogura on Wednesday (June 28). The incident happened on Bogura-Rangpur highway at Chandihara in Shibganj upazila of Bogura district this morning. Of the deceased one was identified as Al Amin, 15, of