Friday, 27 Dec, 2024

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Six killed in Cox's Bazar landslide

Six people from two families, including a woman and her two children, died in separate landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Cox's Bazar early on Friday (September 13). A landslide in the Dikkul area under Jhilongjha union in Cox's Bazar Sadar upazila happened around 2am.

Police instructed not to arrest govt employees without proper evidence

The Police Headquarters has directed all Officers-in-Charge (OCs) across the country not to arrest government employees without solid evidence in connection with cases related to the student movement. This decision came during the first meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Council.

Inspector Arafat arrested over burning bodies in Ashulia on Aug 5

RAB-3 arrested Inspector Arafat Hossain from Aftabnagar in the capital on Thursday night, who was involved in the burning of dead bodies in front of Ashulia police station on August 5. RAB informed the development in a press note on Friday morning (September 13). Earlier, the Dhaka

Ex-DMP chief Asaduzzaman placed on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court today (September 12) placed former commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Asaduzzaman Mia on seven-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of Nuruzzaman Jony, former general secretary of the Khilgaon Thana unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal. Dhaka Metropolitan

Ex DGFI DG Saiful sent on forced retirement, Lt Gen Mujibur removed

The army has sent former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Md Saiful Alam into forced retirement. The armed forces also removed its officer Lt Gen Mojibur Rahman from his position, according to a notice issued by them on Wednesday night (11

ASP Abdullahel on 5-day remand in murder case

A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Abdullahel Kafi, an additional superintendent of police, on a five-day remand in a case filed over the death of university student Sheikh Ashabul Yamin at Savar Bazar bus stand during the quota reform movement on 18 July. Yamin was a student of the

Met office predicts heavy rains in Dhaka, 4 other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfalls in the Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions today (Sept 12). According to the BMD bulletin, landslide may occur in Chattogram division due to the heavy rainfall. It said:

Botanical Garden entry fee reduced 

The entry fee for the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur, Dhaka, has been reduced as per directives of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. The ministry issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday. According to the

Killer of Pathao founder Fahim Saleh jailed for 40 years 

A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss Fahim Saleh was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday, AP reports quoting Manhattan's district attorney. Saleh, the co-founder of the Bangladesh ride-sharing app Pathao and CEO

Chief Adviser seeks people’s cooperation to carry out reforms

The Interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought cooperation from the countrymen to accomplish reforms, announcing formation of six commissions to carry out the job. He also said: "We want reforms. It is our sincere request - please don't go to the

6 commissions to reform state mechanisms: Chief Adviser

Stressing the need for reform to the state organs, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the interim government has taken a decision to form a total six commissions to start a fresh journey of the country. “We have decided to form six commissions as a primary step to

Moscow condemns 'fake news' about Rooppur Power Plant project

Russia has criticized the dissemination of "fake news" about alleged embezzlement at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), accusing it of being an effort to "discredit" the project and "undermine" the solid relationship between Moscow and Dhaka. “It

Bangladesh, China to boost water management cooperation: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today (Sept 11) said China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservation system and enhancing data sharing during floods. She said China proposed to provide training in water

Murder case: Ex-energy adviser Tawfiq on 4-day remand

A Dhaka court today (September 11) placed ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury on four-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of one Sumon Shikder in capital’s Badda area during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

SC asks judicial officials to follow guidelines on social media use

The Supreme Court (SC) has once again asked the judicial officials to follow the guidelines, set through a circular issued on September 22, 2019, about using social media. The apex court issued a new notification in this regard on September 10, 2024. Signed by Registrar General Aziz

India returns body of Jayanta killed in border firing

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the body of Bangladeshi teenager Jayanta Kumar Singh on Wednesday (September 11) morning after a company commander flag meeting. Jayanta killed in BSF firing along the Kantivita border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila on Monday.

Appointments of 8 new DCs cancelled

The appointments of eight Deputy Commissioners (DCs) out of the 59 newly appointed have been cancelled. Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, announced the decision during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Wednesday (September 11).

Met office forecasts rain in 5 divisions including Dhaka

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (September 11) predicted moderately heavy to very heavy falls in five divisions. According to the BMD's bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is also likely to occur at most places in

275kg Hilsa seized while being smuggled to India

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 275 kilograms of Bangladeshi Hilsa while it was being smuggled into India through Sunamganj border on Wednesday.  The operation, carried out by the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), took place in the early hours today in the Ghilatoli area of

CA Prof Yunus to address the nation at 7:30pm

Interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today (September 12). The chief adviser's press wing confirmed the information. This is going to be his third speech to the nation since his appointment as the chief adviser to the interim