Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 30). According to the Met office bulletin, light to to

Television channel NEWS24, a venture of the country’s leading industrial conglomerate Bashundhara Group, steps into the 8th year of operation. A colourful programme is being organised to mark the founding anniversary of the TV channel at the compound of the East West Media Group

The supply of gas will be suspended for eight hours in some areas of the capital due to gas pipeline replacement on Monday (July 30). The areas are Bata Signal to Gawsia, Katabon to Science Laboratory intersection on both sides of the road and from Gauchia to Science Laboratory

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (July 30) arrested 17 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

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 30) inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country. She opened those in 34 districts in eight divisions in the fifth phase joining virtually from her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital. With the

Voting in the election to Chattogram-10 constituency by-elections began on Sunday (July 30).  Voting started at 8am and will continue till 4pm through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) at 156 centers. CC cameras have been set up at all centres for monitoring the voting.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 29) said that the country's young generation would be the key-force in building Smart Bangladesh. "Our young generation would be the most skilled manpower in each field in building the Smart Bangladesh," she said while inaugurating

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), are observing across the country today (July 29) with due religious solemnity. Today is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in Hijri

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 29). According to the Met office bulletin, light to

The World Bank (WB) yesterday approved $300 million to help Bangladesh improve the efficiency of gas distribution and end-use through pre-paid metering systems for residential and industrial consumers and reduce methane emissions along the natural gas value chain.   The Gas

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow (July 29) with due religious solemnity.   Tomorrow is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in

A Narayanganj leader collapsed with heart attack during BNP's grand rally in Nayapaltan on Friday (July 28) noon. The deceased Md Mahmudur Rahman, 62, was member of the convening committee of Narayanganj district unit of BNP.   BNP men who also joined the rally said,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 28) said   people have trust and confidence of getting justice due to her government's initiatives for the overall development of the judiciary.   "People have the trust and confidence that they will definitely get

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 28). According to the Met office bulletin, light to

The United State (US) ambassador to the United Nations with 13 of his colleagues expressed concern over violence in Bangladesh.  Congressman Bob Good shared the matter through a Twitter post on Thursday evening (US time). He said, "The people of Bangladesh deserve free and

Customs officials seized 1.890 kilograms of gold from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Thursday night. The estimated market value of the gold is Tk 1.89 crore. This information was disclosed through a press release on Friday (July 28). The gold was found

Mohammad Amanullah, father of Rongdhanu Group Chairman Rafiqul Islam, passed away at Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday. He was 80. Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Amanullah. In a message of condolence, Ahmed

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

Two death-row convicts in a case filed over murder of Rajshahi University (RU) Professor S Taher Ahmed have been executed tonight. Two convicts are Associate Professor Dr Mia Mohammad Mohiuddin of the same university and deceased’s caretaker Md Jahangir Alam. Sources said

The first unit of coal-fired Matarbari Power Plant in Cox's Bazar expected to go on trial run on July 29. The power plant has 600 MW generation capacities while officials expect its commissioning in December. Project director Abul Kalam Azad confirmed the matter. He said the