A fire broke out at the warehouse of the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal on Sunday (Oct 13) morning. Nine fire engines are working to bring the fire under control, said Mizanur Rahman, deputy director of Fire Service Barishal Divisional Office. The firefighters rushed to

A journalist was hacked to death in the district town on Saturday (Oct 12). The deceased was Shapon Bhadra, 68, hailed from Shambhuganj Majipara in the town. He was the Vice President of Tarakanda Press Club. Police arrested a youth namely Sagor, 20, from Goiripur Upazila in the

The committee tasked with determining the maximum permissible age for joining public services has submitted its report to the government, recommending an age limit of 35 years for men and 37 years for women. However, the committee did not set a specific age limit for retirement from

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today (Oct 12) decided to exempt Grameen Bank from taxes after nearly four years. NBR announced the decision, granting the bank tax exemption until 31 December 2029. A similar privilege was extended to As-Sunnah Foundation, a non-profit charitable

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today visited Dhakeshwari National Temple in the town of Dhaka. During his visit, he exchanged greetings with the members of Hindu community on the auspicious occasion of the Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival in Bangladesh, said the

India has expressed deep concern about the attack on a puja mandap in Dhaka and the theft at a temple in Satkhira and called upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of minority groups. “We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will exchange greetings with the Hindu community leaders at Bangabhaban tomorrow on the occasion of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu Community in Bangladesh. The President and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana will exchange the greetings

Uncertainty looms over the export of charcoal worth Tk 2,500 crore as allegations of discrimination and mismanagement have surfaced within the Bangladesh Charcoal Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCCMEA).  Pro-Awami League figures have been removed from key business

Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chittagong Port on Saturday (Oct 12), starting a goodwill visit to Bangladesh. Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen welcomed the training fleet at the Port.  Diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, representatives

Police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area in Dhaka. Three persons were arrested for their involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area here last night, said Md Talebur Rahman, Deputy

Two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were arrested for making derogatory remark on Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook.  The arrestees were Rakibul Hasan, 22, son of Abul Kalam Molla and Saikat Mridha, 22, son of Sunil Krishna Mridha of Najirpur upazila of

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted light to moderate rain at different places across the country for the next 24 hours from 9am today (Oct 12). According to the BMD bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to

A 22-day government ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting hilsa will come into effect from midnight (Thursday) to save mother hilsa during peak breeding season.  The ban will continue until early November 3, marking the main breeding season of hilsa. Cox’s

Heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, led to waterlogging in various parts of the capital, causing significant hardship for commuters. Despite the Durga Puja holiday keeping most educational institutions and offices closed, Hindu devotees faced

Maha Ashtami was celebrated on Friday, and Maha Navami, the fourth day of the Durga Puja, will be celebrated today (Oct 12) at different puja mandaps (marquees) in Dhaka and other places across the country. On this day, priests will conduct the rituals that culminate with a devotional

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Oct 11) congratulated Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, on its winning of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. "Congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Your

A gold-plated crown made of silver that was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira district on March 27 during his visit to Bangladesh was stolen. The High Commission of India has expressed concern over this issue. “We express concern

Union Bank’s Managing Director (MD), ABM Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury, has mysteriously disappeared after sending his family members to safety. On Monday (7 October) afternoon, his wife Nazneen Akhtar and their two children left home for the airport. The next evening, the

Two people were killed and two others injured in two separate thunderbolt attacks in Haltibil area in Natore on Friday (Oct 11) morning. The deceased were identified as Abdul Momin, 35, hailed from Kholabaria village in Naldanga upazila and Md Raihan, 25, an inhabitant of Atrai upazila

Police have arrested two individuals for their involvement in the performance of an Islamic song at a puja mandap in Chattogram city. Chattogram Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Kazi Md Tareq Aziz confirming the matter said they were