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44,067 pilgrims' returns home from Saudi Arabia

Total 44,067 pilgrims have returned home after the Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. Airlines carrying pilgrims, Civil Aviation Authority, and the Hajj office confirmed the matter through their website on Monday (July 12). According to the website, there were a total of 115 return

DMP's anti-narcotics drive: 74 nabbed, 47 cases filed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (July 12) arrested 74 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

Army Chief returns home from Thailand

Chief of Army Staff General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed returned home today after attending the 42nd general assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Thailand. During the visit, he cast his vote in the executive committee elections of the Olympic Council of Asia (2023-2027) as the

Traffic police constable dies as bus hits in Chattogram

A traffic police constable died after a bus hit while performing his duty at Sholoshohor in Chattogram’s Panchlaish area on Tuesday (July 12) night. The deceased was identified as Nurul Karim, 47, of Tangail district. Panchlaish Police Station Duty Officer Sub Inspector (SI)

Transport workers call off indefinite strike in Sylhet

Sylhet district bus-minibus workers' union called off the transport strike after six hours after the announcement based on the assurance of meeting the demands by the deputy commissioner. Sylhet District Bus-Minibus Workers Union sources confirmed the matter on Tuesday night. As

DSA: DUJ condemns charge against RTV correspondent

Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) expressed deep concern over RTV staff correspondent Yeasmein Akter's (Adhora) case under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for reporting the misdeed of the 'Pir' Syndicate in the capital's Rajarbagh. A statement was issued in this regard by

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya arrives in Dhaka

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday (July 11) evening.  Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received Uzra Zeya upon arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:45 pm.  US Ambassador to

Three brothers to die for killing father

A Cumilla court on Tuesday (July 11) sentenced three brothers to death for killing their father over a land dispute in 2013. Third Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Rozina Khan passed the order fining each convict to Tk 20,000. The death row convicts are Fayez Ullah, Ohid

Decision to deploy observers after assessing pre-poll situation: EU

The European Union (EU) Mission head Riccardo Chelleri said that after assessing the pre-election situation, they will decide whether to send observers to the 12th National Parliament elections of Bangladesh. He said this to reporters after an hour-long meeting with the Election

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