Jahangir Alam, an independent candidate of Gazipur city polls on Sunday (May 7) filed a writ with High Court to get his candidature back. Earlier, on April 30, returning office Faridul Islam rejected Jahangir' candidature. However, on 4th May afternoon Dhaka Divisional

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four people along with 24 kilograms of ‘crystal meth’ a drug commonly known as ‘ice’, from Ukhiya-Palangkhali border in Cox's Bazar on Saturday night The consignment was recovered during a raid at

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (May 7) arrested 37 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 the

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered Bhutan to build an economic zone in Bangladesh for mutual benefits. Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema had a meeting with her in London. PM said, “We’re establishing economic zones in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said to United Kingdom's (UK) Foreign Minister James Cleverly that the Awami League (AL) government also wants free and fair elections in Bangladesh. She remarked while the UK's Foreign Minister James Cleverly along with his wife Susannah Sparks

Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested two smugglers from Sadar upazila of the district along with around 11 kilograms of silver ornaments on Saturday (May 6) noon. The arrested were identified as Sarwar Uddin, 28, from Darshana municipality area and Faruk Hossain, 32, from Sultanpur

The forest officials and police on Saturday (May 6) morning recovered the body of a wild elephant from Bakakura area of Garo Hills in Sherpur's Jhenaigati upazila. According to the locals, several herds of elephants from Garo hill along the border had been damaging crops and

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 6) attended the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, sees His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside the Queen Consort. Sheikh Hasina earlier on May 5

Two children drowned in a pond near their house at Musapur village under Sandwip upazila of the district on Friday (May 5) evening.   The victims were identified as Md Naim, 6, and his cousin Mahia, 06.   Officer-in-charge of Sandwip Police Station Md Shahidul Islam

Education Minister Dipu Moni's mother Rahima Wadud passed away on Saturday (May 6). She was 80 She died at her residence in the capital's Kalabagan around 12pm, said MA Khair, information and public relations officer of the education ministry. The education minister is

Some 19 sacks of money were collected from eight donation boxes at Pagla mosque in Kishoreganj on Saturday (May 6). Additional District Magistrate ATM Farhad Chowdhury confirmed the information. Ten magistrates led by Additional Deputy Commissioner ATM Farhad Chowdhury, opened eight

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in different areas in the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (May 6). According to the Met office bulletin, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur

Thirty insolvent women, mostly housewives were imparted training for three months. But the trainees never felt the training to be boring. Rather, they were very enthusiastic with appearing at training centre earlier than the stipulated time. Many breastfeeding participants came with

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined King Charles III's reception for heads of state and government or overseas representatives in advance of the coronation of the King and Queen Consort today. The coronation of King Charles III was held at Buckingham Palace in the

Terming Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a successful economic leader, the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today said, "You're an inspiration for us." "I'm following you for many years. You're a successful economic leader...You're

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (May 6) arrested 53 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

Bushra Afreen, the newly appointed Chief Heat Officer (CHO) of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), has been infected with Covid-19. She has been infected with corona after testing samples on Friday (May 5).  Her cousin Taufiq confirmed the matter.  Bushra Afreen, the

Two motorcyclists were killed on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Lalpur area of Feni Sadar upazila on Friday (May 5) morning. The riders lost control over the vehicle and slipped off the road, according to information. The deceased were identified as Md Shuva, 26, resident of Madarbari

The bodies of two missing girls were recovered from Shitalakhya River in Narsingdi's Shibpur who went to take bath. Locals said members of the fire service recovered the body of Yasmin, 15, after 20 hours of her missing at 9:30 am on Friday (May 5).  After one and half

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in different areas in the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (May 5). According to the Met office bulletin, rain or thunder accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or