Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 16). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary

National Identity Card (NID) services on Wednesday (August 16) have been halted due to server maintenance work. According to the concerned authority, databases and websites related to NID services have been temporarily closed to avoid the risk of cyber-attacks. Election Commission

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (August 16) 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

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital doctor Prof SM Mostofa Zaman, who was a member of Delwar Hossain Sayeedi's medical board, has received a death threat. Following the death threat, the doctor filed a general diary (GD) at Dhanmondi Police Station on

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit busted another militant den at Kulaura in Moulvibazar on Tuesday (August 15). During a raid, the law enforcers recovered six kilograms of explosives and 14 bullets from the den. Md Asaduzzaman, additional commissioner (CTTC)

The High Commission of India, Dhaka observed the 77th Independence Day of India at the Chancery premises of the High Commission on Tuesday (August 15). This year the Independence Day celebrations marked India’s 76th year of independence and the celebrations were held with great

Five members of a family were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out at an illegal chemical warehouse following an explosion at Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital on Tuesday, laying bare the failure of the authorities to stop the operation of such storehouses

A couple was found dead at a house at Churkhai Kandapara in Sadar upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday (August 15). The deceased were identified as Julhas Uddin, 26, son of Ahmed Ali and Mosammat Anjana, 24, daughter of Suruj Ali. Shah Kamal Akanda, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Model

The country observed National Mourning Day today (August 15) commemorating the 48th anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's tragic assassination.  Bangabandhu was assassinated in a military putsch on August 15, 1975, along with most of his

DMP Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq said Jamaat and its student organisation Shibir created an anarchic situation in the capital following the death of war crimes convict Delwar Hossain Sayeedi. The Jamaat and Shibir let loose violence attacking senior officials of police and

Several government organizations and private banks have taken precautionary measures as cyber criminals threatened to attack Bangladesh’s cyberspace. Confirming the matter, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Legal and Media Wing Director Commander Khandaker Al Moin said they are

Three people, including a child, were killed in a fire that broke out at a godown in the capital's Keraniganj on early Tuesday (August 15). The deceased were Jesmin Akter, 30, Mina Akhter, 22, and her daughter Taiyeba, 2.   The fire broke out around 3:30am, according to

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (August 15) arrested 58 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 15) paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day. The President and Prime Minister paid homage to the

The National Mourning Day, commemorating the 48th anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's tragic assassination, is being observed across the country today (Aug 15).  Bangabandhu was assassinated in a military putsch on August 15, 1975, along

Convicted war criminal Delwar Hossain Sayeedi passed away at a hospital in the capital on Monday (August 14). He breathed his last around 8:40pm at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Earlier, Sayeedi was taken to Shahabuddin Medical College in Dhaka from Kashimpur

An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Dhaka on Monday (August 14) night. The earthquake was felt at 8.50 pm. The epicentre of the quake was Karimganj of India's Assam region and the origin of earthquake was 10.0km deep, according to the United States

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a YouTuber introducer for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl in Narayanganj on Sunday (August 13).  RAB-11 and 9 in a joint drive arrested Al Amin, 33, from Israk Enterprise in South Kushighat Bazar under Sylhet Moglabazar Police Station.

The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday (August 14) has shown interest in increasing bilateral trade and investment with Bangladesh.  UK expressed interest during High Commissioner Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence in

The government will reward those who can provide information on the fugitive killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen made the announcement on Monday (August 14) while speaking at a discussion at Jatiya Press Club in the capital. He said that