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Bangladesh-India Army chiefs discuss over strategic partnership

The Army chiefs of Bangladesh and India today discussed various issues over enhancing and strengthening interoperability, training, anti-terrorism collaboration and overall bilateral cooperation as part of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.  The

Biden, including 5 world leaders greet President Shahabuddin

US President Joseph R. Biden Jr, including five more world leaders today (April 27) greeted newly elected President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Greetings of the global leaders are still coming after Mohammed Shahabuddin took oath as the 22nd President of the country on April 24. US

Gazipur Ex-mayor Jahangir, his mother file nominations

Gazipur City Corporation's former mayor Mohammad Jahangir Alam today (April 27) submitted nomination papers for him and his mother Zaida Khatun to fight for the mayoral position as an independent. Jahangir submitted the nomination papers at the returning officer's office in

Two killed in Chapainawabganj lightning

Two children died and two others injured after being struck by lightning in separate areas of Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj district on Thursday (April 27) noon. The deceased were identified as Shaheen Ali, 13, son of Abdul Kader and Asim, 12, son of Harun Ali of Gopalnagar

Japan to build children library in Bangladesh

Tadao Ando Architect and Associates, established by world renowned architect Tadao Ando, will build a children's library in Dhaka. This was disclosed when a delegation led by Tadao called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. PM's Speechwriter M Nazrul

Three killed in Naogaon bus-truck collision 

Three people were killed when a bus and mini truck collided head on in Chak Gauri Bazar area of Mahadebpur upazila in Naogaon on Thursday (April 27) afternoon. Naogaon Additional Police Super Gaziur Rahman confirmed the matter. He said a Rajshahi-bound bus collided head on with

Appellate Division changes Chamber Court schedule

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has issued a notification regarding the changes of its Chamber Court schedule, on Thursday (April 27) morning. According to the notice, proceedings of the Chamber Court of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will continue on three

Order on charge-sheet against ex-SP Babul, 3 others on May 11

A Dhaka court today (April 27) set May 11 to pass its order on whether to accept charge-sheet filed against former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter and three others in a case filed by Police Bureau of Investigation chief under the Digital Security Act (DSA). Today was fixed

14 shops robbed in Manikganj city

At least 14 shops located on the main road of Manikganj city were allegedly robbed Thursday (April 27) noon. A group of thieves have taken cash and goods from several shops. In each case, the group of thieves broke into the store in the same manner. According to information, Sabuj

Man arrested for killing stepson in Narayanganj

A Man was arrested for allegedly killing his seven-year-old stepson in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj. Meanwhile, Arif Hossain, 28, was arrested following the murder of Abdullah Ahad. According to the victim's mother Swapna Akter, "Arif often assaulted me and my son without

Dhaka court dismisses DSA case against ex-Ducsu VP Nur

A Dhaka tribunal today (April 27) dismissed the case filed against former vice president of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) Nurul Haque Nur over "hurting religious sentiments of Awami League activists and its supporters and defaming the party with his derogatory

Take Bangladesh-Japan investment ties to next level: PM 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday (April 27) called for taking business and investment relationships between Bangladesh and Japan to the next level. She said: "I am confident that our fifty years of enviable cooperation with Japan will remain an inspiration for the coming

Rain likely at six divisions: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted that rain or thundershowers at six divisions with hails at isolated places of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (April 27).  According to the Met office bulletin, "rain or thunder showers accompanied by

Dhaka-bound freight train derails in Brahmanbaria

A Dhaka-bound goods-laden train derailed at Brahmanbaria's Dariapur area on Thursday (April 27) noon. Following the derailment, the train services of Dhaka with Chattogram and Sylhet remained suspended. Akhaura Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge OC Alim Hossain Shikder

Two motorcyclists killed in Bhola road accident 

Two motorcyclists were killed after a bus ran over their vehicle in Bhola on Thursday (April 27).  The deceased were identified as motorcyclists Monir, 35, and Azgar Ali, 40.  Borhanuddin Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Monir Uddin confirmed the matter. Police

39 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (April 27) arrested 39 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

Bangladesh becoming regional hub for investment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 27) said Bangladesh is going to be a regional hub for investment, industrialization and export due to the government's pragmatic policies, calling for more Japanese investment in larger volumes.   "With our pragmatic policies and

Death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla today

The 61st death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq will be observed today (April 27).  Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq, popularly known as Sher-e-Bangla or Huq Saheb, was born on October 26, 1873, at his maternal uncle's house at Saturia, a prosperous village in the

PM meets Emperor of Japan Naruhito

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met Emperor of Japan Naruhito here on the second day of her visit to Japan.   "The Premier attended an audience with the emperor at the Imperial Palace at 3:00pm local time," PM's Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Hossain

Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq’s death anniversary tomorrow

The death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq will be observed across the country in a befitting manner tomorrow (April 27).    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued a message paying rich tribute to the memory of Sher-e-Bangla.   The ruling Awami