The month of independence will begin tomorrow (March 1) giving a heartbreaking reminder to the genocide that the Pakistani occupation forces carried out in the country from March to mid-December in 1971. The month of March is very significant in the country's history as Father of

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Feb 28) inaugurated the newly constructed Freedom Fighter Abdul Hamid Cantonment in Kishoreganj. She inaugurated the cantonment and participated in a prayer there on Tuesday at 11:15am.  Earlier today, the prime minister reached Mithamoin

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (Feb 28) 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

Bangladeshi citizens can avail citizenship of 44 more new countries. Keeping citizenship of Bangladesh, it would be possible for Bangladeshi nationals to gain citizenship of those countries. Cabinet secretary Mahbub Hossain came up with this development after the cabinet meeting

Argentina’s Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Monday (Feb 27) inaugurated the Argentine embassy in Dhaka’s Banani. Md Shahriar Alam said it's a happy moment for both the nations. It's not just a diplomatic

Islamic Foundation on Monday (Feb 27) released the timetable for "Sehri" (the early meal) and "Iftar" (the evening meal) for the upcoming holy Ramadan. The Holy month of Ramadan of Muslims will begin on March 23 or 24 subject to moon sighting. As per the

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the Haor upazila Mithamoin in Kishoreganj to inaugurate the Freedom Fighter Abdul Hamid Cantonment on Tuesday (Feb 28). The premier will attend an Awami League rally after lunch at village home of President Abdul Hamid at Kamalpur. Later,

A woman was burnt to death on Monday (Feb 27) in an explosion that broke out from a gas line leakage at Fatullah in Narayanganj. The deceased was identified as Sukhi Aktar, 25, died while receiving treatment at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (SHNIBPS) at 6

The High Court today (Feb 27) directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate the reports of Awami League (AL) lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Miah Golap's nine houses in New York, US. The HC bench comprising Justice Md Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice Khizir Hayat passed the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (Feb 27) arrested 32 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

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero arrived in Dhaka this morning (Feb 27) on a three-day visit.  Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen welcomed him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:00 am. According to sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Police arrested four people over charges of attacking the upazila chairman at Shibpur of Narsingdi on Sunday (Feb 26). The arrestees were identified as Farid Sarkar, 63, Sabbir, 32, Mansur Ahmed Rana, 43, and Abdul Momen Molla, 59. Earlier, the upazila chairman and former president

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) withdrew import duty on all types of sugar to keep sugar prices normal in the market during the holy month of Ramadan. NBR issued a notification in this regard on Sunday (Feb 26), and the decision will be effective soon. According to the

The government is going to launch food friendly programme (FFP) for 50 lakh poor families across the country from March 1. Food Minister Sadhan Chandar Majumder was addressing the media after inspecting an Open Market Sale (OMS) programme at Atapotti and Rubir Mor area in Naogaon today

A fire broke out at Karail slum in Mohakhali area of the capital on Sunday (Feb 26) afternoon. According to information, after around one and a half around, nine firefighters unit brought the fire under control. Fire service headquarters media officer Anwarul Islam Dolan confirmed

Bangladesh had abstained from voting on the latest UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on "Just Peace in Ukraine" as "important practical point" like - intensive diplomatic engagement and dialogue between the parties involved in the conflict - is missing in it.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put stress on stopping antibiotics sale without physician's prescription on Sunday (Feb 26).  She said this when Director of Biology Department of Ineos Institute of Antimicrobial Research, Oxford University, United Kingdom, Professor Timothy E

A writ petition has been placed before the High Court (HC) seeking directives to investigate the reports of Awami League (AL) lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Miah Golap's nine houses in US's New York. Barrister Saydul Haque Sumon filed the writ for the public interest on Sunday (Feb 26).

A fire broke out at a building in Dhaka's Mouchak Tower Shopping Complex on Sunday (Feb 26) morning. After around fifty minutes, firefighters brought the fire under control. Khilgaon Fire Service Station Station Officer Md. Mehdi Hasan confirmed the matter this noon. He said

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry over the country in the next 24 hours from 9am today (Feb 26).  According to the met office bulletin, night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Country's maximum temperature