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Four arrested over Banglanews journo Nadeem murder 

Four people were arrested in connection to the alleged murder of Jamalpur district correspondent of Banglanews24.com Golam Rabbani Nadeem. Journalist Nadeem, who was allegedly attacked by miscreants on Wednesday, succumbed to his injuries at a Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)

Lightning kills two in Sunamganj

Two people were killed in two separate lightening strikes in Chhatak and Dowarabazar upazilas on Thursday.    The deceased were identified as Amir Ali, 45, hailed from Noarai village in Chhatak upazila and Md Ismail Hossain, 42, an inhabitant of Aruahai village in Dowarabazar

Banglanews journo Nadeem killed in attack by miscreants

Jamalpur district correspondent of Banglanews24.com Golam Rabbani Nadeem, who was allegedly attacked by miscreants last night, succumbed to his injuries at a Mymensingh hospital this afternoon (June 15). He died around 3:00pm in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital today (June

Filling stations open 24hr during Eid holidays: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said CNG filling stations across the country will remain open for 24 hours during Eid-Ul-Azha. He said filling stations will remain open 24 hours for three days before and three days after during Eid holidays. Obaidul Quader, also

Verdict in money laundering case against GK Shamim on June 25

A Dhaka court today (June 15) fixed June 25 to deliver its verdict in a money laundering case against influential contractor SM Golam Kibria Shamim and seven others. Judge Nazrul Islam Roy of Special Judge's Court-10 fixed the date after the prosecution completed its closing

Banglanews Journo Nadeem comes under attack in Jamalpur

Jamalpur correspondent of Banglanews24.com Golam Rabbani Nadeem was attacked by miscreants and seriously injured in Pathati area in Bakshiganj of Jamalpur Wednesday (June 14) night. According to Nadeem's colleagues, miscreants attacked Nadeem in Pathati area on his way back home

44 arrested in DMP's anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (June 15) arrested 44 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

6 more Congress members urge US for fair polls in Bangladesh

A group of six members of US Congress have written to Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, asking to know what steps the US government is taking to help ensure free and fair national elections in Bangladesh. They made the call in a letter written to US secretary of state Antony Blinken

Cyclone Biporjoy predicted to make landfall at 5pm 

Cyclone Biparjoy, a name given by Bangladesh and pronounced as ‘Biporjoy’ is set to make a landfall today (June 15) evening near Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district. Forecasters have warned that Cyclone Biparjoy - which means "disaster" in Bengali- could

Speech impaired girl raped in Narshingdi

A teenager was arrested after he was caught red-handed raping a 19-year-old speech-impaired girl in Palash of Narshingdi on Wednesday (June 14). Mohammad Sani, 18, was arrested from Alirtek village in Ghorashal Municipal area. Roni is the son of Solaiman Mia. According to the

Prime minister seeks more swiss invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (June 14) requested President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset encouraged to invest more in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina made the request during her call on the Swiss president at the bilateral meeting room in Palais des Nations. Foreign

468 killed in Bangladesh road accidents in May 2023

As many as 468 people were killed and 769 injured in 496 road accidents across the country in May, 2023. Of the total fatalities, 78 were women and 63 children. Road Safety Foundation came up with the statistics in a press statement on Wednesday (June 14) afternoon. A total of

No bar in setting up cattle market in city's Aftabnagar

The High Court had given a stay order on the temporary sacrificial cattle market in Aftabnagar of the capital.  The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court stayed the verdict of the High Court. As a result, there is no bar to set up a cattle market there.      

PM Hasina's remarks against sanctions echo the mindset of a large part of int'l community

Against the backdrop of US sanctions and various restrictions, China has said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke "not just the strong position of the Bangladeshi people, but also the mind of a large part of the international community, especially the developing

JS budget session resumes

The sitting of 23rd budget session of the eleventh Jatiya Sangsad for 2023-2024 fiscals began at 5.05 pm today (June 14)  with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The day's proceedings began with recitation from the Holy Quran. BDST: 1724 HRS, JUNE 14,

Garment worker killed in Gazipur road accident

Garment workers blocked the Nabinagar-Chandra highway on Wednesday (June 14) morning after a female worker was killed in a road accident in Panishail area in Gazipur district. According to information, Alpana Akter, a worker of 'Ha-meem Group' was entering into factory in the

Mother and daughter stabbed to death in Noakhali

A woman and her daughter were stabbed to death by criminals inside their house in Noakhali Sadar upazila on Wednesday (June 14). However, the locals held a man in connection to the murder and handed him over to the police. The identity of the man could not be known immediately. 

Foreign pressure mounts for fair national polls in Bangladesh 

Pressure from powerful countries and influential development partners including the USA and European Union (EU) is mounting for holding a free, fair and participatory national election in Bangladesh. However, the government several times remarked that there is no foreign pressure on

Mild heatwave likely to continue: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that mild heatwave is sweeping over four places of the country and it may continue and spread in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 14).  According to the Met office bulletin, mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna

No crowd at Kamalapur as Eid train ticket sale begins online

As advance train tickets are now being sold online for Eid-ul-Azha, the long queues for advance tickets, which were a familiar sight in previous times, are absent at Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital. On Wednesday (June 14), a visit to Kamalapur Railway Station in the morning