Wednesday, 22 Jan, 2025

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Rain likely: Met Office 

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 12). According to the Met office bulletin, "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or

Three killed as two trucks collide in Sylhet

At least three people were killed and another critically injured in a collision between two trucks in Sylhet's Osmaninagar Upazila on Monday (June 12). The incident happened around 4:50 am on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Nij Kuria area of Doyamir Upazila. Of the deceased, two were

Voting in Barishal, Khulna city polls underway 

Voting in City Corporation elections of Barishal and Khulna cities began on Monday (June 12) morning. Voters are seen standing in long queues at polling centres to cast their votes using electronic voting machines (EVM) in a peaceful manner. The voting started at 8:00am and will

PM Sheikh Hasina unveils book on ‘Bhayera Amar'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday (June 12) unveiled a book containing 200 speeches of the greatest Bangalee of all time Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The book titled "Bhayera Amar" was unveiled at the beginning of the cabinet meeting held at

Free and fair elections being held: Ahsan Habib

Election Commissioner Md. Ahsan Habib Khan said Khulna and Barishal City Corporations elections are being held in a free and fair manner. He said, "All election commissioners, along with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, are monitoring the elections through CCTV

40 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (June 12) arrested 40 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

Voting in Barishal, Khulna city polls begins

Voting in Barishal and Khulna City Corporations elections began on Monday (June 12) morning using electronic voting machines (EVMs). The voting started at 8:00am and will continue until 4:00pm without any break. To control law and order in the electoral area, additional law

1,431 social links were removed by BTRC: Palak

The government between July 2022 and April 2023 has requested Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to remove 1,431 links published on different social media and sent alerts against 120 emergent cyber threats. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2 killed as two vehicles collide head on in Cumilla

Two persons were killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision between a pickup and Covered van in Cumilla on Sunday (June 11). The injured were admitted to Cumilla Medical College and Hospital. The incident happened at 4 pm near Bhuyan filling station of the district

3 bodies including women recovered in capital 

Police recovered three dead bodies including women in Khilgaon of capital on Sunday (June 11). The deceased were identified as Aysha Kotha, 23, Lima, 21, Tariqul Islam, 27. According to information, police have sent the bodies to Dhaka Medical College for autopsy.  However,

Money laundering from drugs trade: Bangladesh ranks 1st in Asia

According to a recent report published by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Bangladesh in terms of money laundering from drug trade ranked top in Asia and 5th globally. Tk 5,147 ($484 million) was laundered from Bangladesh between 2017 and 2021. The report

Pickup driver gets life term over 6 brothers' death in Cox's Bazar

A Cox's Bazar court today (June 11) sentenced a pickup van driver to life imprisonment over the death of six brothers in an accident in Chakoria of the district on February 8. In the verdict, Cox's Bazar Zila and session judge court judge Md. Ismail also fined driver Saiful

None can pull country back, if children get scope: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 11) said no one can pull Bangladesh back again if the country's children are given the opportunity to flourish their talent. She said: "If we give the opportunity to develop the talent of our children, no one can take this country back

Met office predicts rain

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (June 11). According to the Met office bulletin, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely

Six held over Sramik League leader murder in capital

Police arrested six persons after a case was filed over the killing of a Sramik League leader Opu Islam allegedly by throwing him off a building in Badda area of the capital. Badda police arrested them including two teachers of Shatarkul School and three students of Dhaka International

Army chief leaves for Gambia on state visit

Chief of Bangladesh Army General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed left Dhaka today (June 11) for the African country Gambia on a state visit. His visit aims at testing capabilities and fixing the next course of action on the co-deployment of Bangladeshi and Gambian troops in the United Nations

Two killed as truck hits autorickshaw in Gazipur

At least two people were killed and another was injured after a truck hit an autorickshaw in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir Upazila early Sunday (June 11).  The accident occurred on today’s morning near Fulbaria Bazar on the Maona-Kaliakoir Highway. However, police have yet to

Bashundhara Group helps make women self-reliant

Bashundhara Group, the country's largest business conglomerate, has brought a refreshing breeze among the people of Sariakandi upazila in Bogura due to its initiative - Shuvosangho Training Center. Ten women have been given sewing training at the center and each of them received

Sheikh Hasina's release day from prison today

The 15th anniversary of the release of Awami League President and incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from prison will be observed today (June 11).  On this day in 2008, Sheikh Hasina was released from the special sub-jail set up on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad

Sheikh Hasina's release day from prison tomorrow

The 15th anniversary of release of Awami League President and incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from prison will be observed tomorrow (June 10). On this day in 2008, Sheikh Hasina was released from the special sub-jail set up on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament)