Police allegedly arrested a youth in a case filed over raping a woman at a restaurant building in the capital's Dhanmondi area on July 3. The police arrested Mahadi Hasan Zarif, 25, from Jordan road under Kotwali Police Station in Barishal. Officer-in-charge of Dhanmondi Police

The much-awaited test run of the metro rail from Agargaon to Motijheel is scheduled to start today (July 7).   Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will inaugurate the test run of the metro rail from Agargaon at 4:pm. Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company

A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was killed in a road accident at Rayerbagh in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area on early Friday (July 7). The deceased was identified as Md Suman, 36, son of Abdul Kuddus Miah of Barishal; he used to live at a rented house in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area

At least five persons were killed in a gun battle between two rebel groups in a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya Upazila early Friday (July 7). Of the deceased four were identified as Anwar Hossain, 24, Md Hamim, 17,  Nazibullah and Nurul Amin, 24. The gunfight,

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today (July 7). According to the Net office bulletin, light to moderate

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (July 7) arrested 54 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

US President Joe Biden said his country has joined hands with others to save democracy across the globe. In reply to a letter from Bangladesh Pratidin’s US edition Executive Editor Lavlu Ansar on July 5, he said the world is crossing a critical juncture in change and competition

The government has decided to appoint Ambassador Samina Naz as the next Ambassador of Bangladesh to Egypt. She will be replacing Ambassador Md. Monirul Islam in this capacity. Ambassador Samina Naz is a career diplomat belonging to the 15th batch of BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre. She is

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) in 10 districts of the country. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an order in this regard on Thursday (July 6). Of the deputy commissioners, nine DCs were appointed newly while one was transferred to Dhaka from

Central Hospital authorities filed a defamation case against Professor Dr Sangjukta Saha, seeking compensation of Tk 500 crore for her alleged offensive statements against the establishment. Supreme Court lawyer Shah Manjurul Haque filed the case on behalf of the hospital with Dhaka

Two motorcyclists were killed and one other was injured as a train hit their motorcycle in Santhia upazila of Pabna this morning. The deceased were identified as Jamirul Islam, 32, and Md Babu, 36. They were the residents in Kabarikola area in the upazila. They were heading towards

Another witness testified against the accused Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan in the murder case of the police inspector Mamun in Dhaka Court on Thursday (July 6). The witness named Monindra Mohon testified in Dhaka's First Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Faisal Atiq Bin

A Rohingya leader was stabbed to death by some miscreants at Ukhiya Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar on Thursday (July 6). The deceased was identified as Mohammad Ebadullah. Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Mohammad Ali said He said Ebadullah came under attack

Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of India Saurabh Kumar arrived in Bangladesh on Thursday (July 6). He is visiting Dhaka to discuss BIMSTEC issues with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen. Director General (South Asia) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs A.T.M. Rokebul

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested 10 members of a robber gang including its top leader after conducting special drives in the capital's Mohammadpur, Hazaribagh and Tejgaon areas on Wednesday (July 6).   RAB-2 assistant director (media) senior ASP Shihab Karim confirmed the

Four persons were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between an ambulance and an excavator in Gopalganj's Sadar upazila on Thursday (July 6) morning. The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. The accident took place in Arambagh area on the

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (July 6) arrested 53 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

Parliament has passed a new legislation, titled the "Production, Storage, Transfer, Transport, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Foodstuffs (Prevention of Harmful Activities) Act 2023," aimed at regulating the food industry and protecting consumers.  The law imposes

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Wednesday (July 5) said if BNP takes part in the elections, the government is ready to hold dialogue with them. He said the next general elections would be held as per the constitution. The adviser made

The Electric Toll Collection System (ETCS) was launched on a trial basis at the Padma Bridge on Wednesday (July 5). Automatic toll collection from moving vehicles began at 14 booths, at both ends of the Padma Bridge, using the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. The