Monday, 27 Jan, 2025

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Sagar-Runi murder: Probe report submission deferred for 96th time

A Dhaka court again asked Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to submit by April 9 the probe report of a case filed over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Rashidul Alam passed the order after RAB's investigation officer

3 Killed, 5 injured in explosion at building in Dhaka’s Science lab

At least three people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at a building in Science Lab area of the capital on Sunday (March 5) morning. The deceased were identified as Shafikuzzaman, Abdul Mannan and Tusar.  Of the injured, three were identified as Khairul,

5 injured in explosion at building in Dhaka’s Science lab

At least five persons sustained burn injuries in an explosion at a building in Science Lab area of the capital on Sunday (March 5) morning. The incident took place at around 10:50am on the third floor of the building. Some part of the building collapsed due to the explosion. The

PM urges UN to take effective measures to stop Ukraine-Russia war

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged the United Nations to take special and effective measures to stop the Ukraine-Russia war as soon as possible, saying as fast as the war will be ended it will be better for the people. "We are suffering a lot as a result of the war.

47 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (March 5) 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

PM reaches Doha to attend UN LDC Conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 4) reached in Qatar's capital Doha to attend 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity). A special VVIP flight (BG-325) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the premier and her entourage

5 killed, many injured in Sitakunda oxygen plant explosion

At least five people were killed and 35 others injured in an explosion at a steel re-rolling mill in Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila Saturday (Mar 4).  Chattogram Medical College Hospital police outpost In-charge Nurul Alam confirmed the matter.  “So far 30

Shuvo Sangha distributes blankets with help of Bashundhara Group

It was 10:00am on January 16. A team of Kaler Kantho’s Shuvo Sangha central committee, led by its director Zakaria Zaman, started for Dinajpur from Dhaka. With the help of Bashundhara Group, their aim was to distribute blankets to the hapless and underprivileged people in different

18 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Maharashtra, India  

Police have arrested 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including 10 women, from Maharashtra's Thane district after they were found living illegally in the country, an official said on Saturday. The arrest was made by the Navi Mumbai police during the intervening night of March 1 and 2, he

Bashundhara Group stands by 18,000 cold-hit people this winter

The intensity of cold was severe in January. At the initiative of Shuvo Sangha, a social organisation of Bashundhara Group’s vernacular daily Kaler Kantho, some 18,000 helpless and cold-hit people were given blankets across the country this winter.  The warm clothes produced

2 burnt in AC blast at Gulsan in Dhaka

Two people received severe burn injuries in an air conditioner explosion in an apartment in Gulshan area of Dhaka on early Saturday (March 4). The victims are identified as Gopal Mallick, 29, and Mizanur Rahman, 20. They are now undergoing treatment at Sheikh Hasina National

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 4). According to the met office bulletin, day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.   Country's maximum

3 killed in Cox's Bazar bus-Leguna collision

Three persons were killed and at least four seriously injured in a head-on collision between a BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) bus and a Leguna at Chakaria upazila in Cox's Bazar district on Saturday (March 4) morning. The accident happened around 8:45 am on the Chattogram-Cox's

PM Sheikh Hasina holds breakfast meeting with Tony Blair

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 4) had a breakfast meeting with Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at her official Ganabhaban residence here. During the meeting, the former British prime

PM Hasina leaves for Doha to join UN LDC Conference

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (March 4) left Dhaka for Qatar's capital Doha to attend the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity). A special VVIP flight (BG-325) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the

38 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (Mar 4) arrested 38 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

Indian envoy pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Indian High Commissioner here Pranay Verma today (March 3) paid tributes to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his Mausoleum in Tungipara.  The High Commissioner also laid a floral wreath at the Mausoleum to pay homage to Bangabandhu, an Indian high

PM to leave for Doha tomorrow to join LDC5 conference

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave here for Doha, the capital of Qatar, tomorrow to attend the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity).    In the conference, Bangladesh is expected to seek global supports for its

Man held with heroin worth Tk 21 lakh in capital

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-10) arrested a drug dealer with heroin worth approximately Tk 21 lakh from Shyampur area of the capital. The arrestee identified as Md. Abu Bakr Siddique, 33. RAB-10 Commander (CO) Additional DIG Mohammad Farid Uddin confirmed the matter to Banglanews on

Dry weather likely with partly cloudy sky: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 3). According to the met office bulletin, day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain