Aktari Rahman, elder sister of, Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, passed away. She was 85. Aktari Rahman, wife of late Fazlur Rahman, former director of Agricultural Extension Department, breathed her last at Evercare Hospital in the capital on Wednesday (May 17)

An elephant died after a train hit it in Dhaka's Uttara area on Wednesday (May 17). The incident happened around 1:45 pm at the Court Bari area when two elephants, guided by their keepers, were walking along the rail tracks. Sub-inspector Akbar Ali, in charge of the Airport

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) did not find involvement of Dhaka South City Corporation former mayor in an alleged money embezzlement case. PBI Inspector AZM Moniruzzaman submitted the final report to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka today (May 17). Dhaka

Two passengers of a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw were killed when a sand-laden truck crushed them in Sirajganj.  Besides, several other passengers were injured in the incident. The accident took place in Bhewamara area of Sirajganj-Kazipur regional road on Wednesday (May 17)

The Ansar members deployed for personal security of Sylhet City Corporation mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury and his residence were withdrawn on Tuesday (May 17) night. Mayor Ariful, also the central executive committee member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party disclosed the matter to media.

Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a Bangladeshi youth along Amtali border of Dinajpur's Chirirbandar upazila on Tuesday (May 17) morning. The Deceased was identified as Manzurul Islam, 22, son of Mojibor Rahman, a resident of Shahpur Kamarpara area of the upazila. The

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned Gazipur City Corporation (GCC)'s suspended mayor Md Jahangir Alam for an inquiry about his wealth. According to a source at the commission, Jahangir has been summoned for questioning on charges of allegedly misappropriating crores

Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and two others injured in an attack by the separatist group Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) in Bandarban. The incident took place in Ruma upazila on Tuesday when the KNA rebels detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) and opened fire on the

A legal notice has been served to Bidyanondo Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Bangladesh, to inform in which sector the foundation spent the donated money. On behalf of a doner, Supreme Court lawyer Md Haider Tanviruzzaman sent this notice to Kishore Kumar, chairman of

A young couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train at Basail upazila in Tangail district early Wednesday (May 17). The incident took place in Jorbari area under Kashil union of the upazila around 4am. The deceased were Habil Mia, 17, son of Abul Mia, a

Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the nation can enjoy the fruits of freedom as Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangabandhu, returned to the country on May 17, 1981. She returned to the country with a sad heart, tearful eyes, and deep sorrow after losing

A 25-year-old shepherd along with 14 cows died due to lightning in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Sajib Hossain, son of Alhaj Pramanik of Kamalpur village. The incident took place at Padmar Char of Kamalpur in Laxmikunda Union around 7 pm. 

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (May 17) arrested 45 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 motorcyclists were killed when a bus crashed them in Faridpur on Tuesday (May 16). The accident happened on the Dhaka-Khulna highway at Ghopghat area of Bagat Union of Madhukhali Upazila of Faridpur around 8 pm. The deceased were identified as Hisain Sardar, 20, Nahid Biswas,

Withdrawal of additional police escort from ambassadors of four countries would not affect the bilateral ties between Bangladesh and those countries, according to Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today.    He made the remark while speaking to journalists at Foreign Service

The government on Tuesday (May 16) said the train service on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route will be launched in September this year. Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan said this while talking to journalists on the premises of the under-construction iconic railway station building

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to death after nine years at Shibchar in Madaripur. A press release was sent to media in this regard by RAB-8 on Monday (May 15) afternoon. According to the press release, Md Al Amin was arrested from

The United States has said the safety and security of its diplomatic personnel and employees are of utmost importance. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the US Department of State made the remark during a press briefing on Monday (May 15). Replying to a question, he

Police have arrested four members of a robbery gang for committing crime on different city streets by a pickup van. The arrestees were identified as Sohel, 30, Akter alias Sohrab, 32, Abir Hossain alias Rassel, 25, and Rony, 28. According to information, the robbery incidents

Two youths were found hanging from a single rope tied to a tree in Gazipur's Kaliakair upazila on Tuesday (May 16) morning. The deceased were Riad, 23, son of Md Razzaq; and Adil Shah Jashim alias Monir, 23, son of Helal Sheikh. The bodies were recovered from Dakkhin Mouchak Ice