Monday, 27 Jan, 2025

National

Holy Shab-e-Barat tomorrow

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country tomorrow night with due religious fervour and devotion.  Muslims consider Shab-e-Barat as one of the three most sacred nights and believe that on this night Almighty Allah decides the fate of all

Chargesheet submitted against ex DUCSU VP Nur in DSA case

DB Cyber and Special Crime Division submitted a charge sheet against former Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) Nurul Haque Nur in a case filed under the Digital Security Act, 2018. Inspector Muhammad Saiful Islam of DB Cyber and Special Crime

Historic March 7 to be observed tomorrow 

The nation will be observing the historic 7th March, a Red-letter day in the history of the Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, tomorrow (Mar 7). On this day in 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his epoch-making speech of independence at

Bangladesh PM seeks Qatari investment in energy sector 

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited a Qatari business delegation to visit Bangladesh soon and urged the non-resident Bangladeshis in Qatar to invest in Bangladesh, seeking their participation in the nation-building efforts. Sheikh Hasina specially mentioned the scope

Biman makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport

A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines from Kolkata made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Monday (Mar 6). According to information, after bursting a tire, flight BG-392 made the emergency landing. However, the model of the flight is

12 athletes held for 'beating' cop in Rajshahi 

Twelve athletes including a coach were arrested in Rajshahi on charges of ‘beating’ a police constable of '999'. The constable Golam Kibria was beaten up at Rajshahi railway station on Sunday (Mar 5) afternoon. The arrestees are Brishti Moni, 16, Jemi Akter, 14,

23 arrested, 6600 sued over Panchagarh clash

At least 23 people were arrested in three cases in connection with the clashes between police and devotees in Panchagarh on Saturday (Mar 4). According to information, a total of 27 named people and 6,600 unnamed ones were made accused in the cases on various charges. Panchagarh

Two helpers killed as truck hits another truck in Bagerhat 

Two people were killed after a truck hit a parked truck in Kakdanga area in Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat on Monday (March 6) morning. One of the deceased was identified as Emon Hasan, 21. Mehdi Hasan, officer-in-charge (OC) of Mollahat Highway Police Station confirmed the matter.

3 college students killed in Sirajganj motorbike accident

Three students were killed when an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle in Mannanagar area on Hatikumrul-Bonpara highway on Monday (March 6). The deceased were identified as Sujan, 21, son of Helal Uddin of Nandanpur village in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi, Alamgir Hossain, 22, son

42 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (March 6) arrested 42 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

Modi greets President-elect of Bangladesh Md Shahabuddin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated newly elected President of Bangladesh Md Shahabuddin. In a congratulatory message to Shahabuddin, the Indian Premier said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I wish to extend warmest congratulations to

Rohingya camp fire doused

A fire that broke out at Rohingya camps in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar on Sunday (Mar 5) afternoon has been brought under control after three hours.   Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ukhia Police Station Sheikh Mohammad Ali confirmed the matter. He said the fire originated in a house

Food Minister admitted to BSMMU

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Mazumder has been admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital. The information was confirmed by the minister's public relations officer Kamal Hossain. The minister was admitted to the BSMMU Hospital. His physical

New building of Banani Central Jame Masjid inaugurated 

The long-awaited new building of Banani Central Jame Masjid has been inaugurated through a somber ceremony held this Friday (March 3).  Freedom Fighter Dr HBM Iqbal, chairman of The Premier Bank Limited and ex-member of parliament took the initiative in 2019 as Chief Khadem along

Universal partnership must be meaningful for LDCs: PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 5) said the global partnership must carry a meaning to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) so no challenge could upset their progress to attain developing countries' status.    She said: “We, the graduating LDCs,

Fire at Rohingya camp

A fire broke out at a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar on Sunday (Mar 5) afternoon. However, no casualty was reported. According to information, seven firefighting units are trying to douse the blaze. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ukhia Police Station Sheikh Mohammad Ali confirmed

Students of Dhaka, Ideal, City colleges lock in clash 

Students of Dhaka's three institutions Dhaka College, Ideal College and Dhaka City College locked in a fresh clash on Sunday (Mar 5). According to information, the clash broke out following Thursday's clash around 12:45pm.  Meanwhile, vehicular movement at Green Road

Cricketer Al-Amin indicted in domestic violence case

A Dhaka tribunal today (March 5) framed charges against Bangladeshi cricketer Al-Amin Hossain in a case filed in connection with torturing his wife Ishrat Jahan for dowry.  Dhaka Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-8 Judge Mafroja Pervin also set April 9 for

Dry weather likely across country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry over the country in the next 24 hours from 9 am today (Mar 5). According to the met office bulletin, day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain  nearly unchanged over the

LDCs seek dues, not charity under Intl. commitments: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 5) said the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) want its dues, not charity under international commitments for their development. She said: "I can assure you that LDCs will also keep their side of the bargain. Our nations do not ask for