Thursday, 03 Jul, 2025

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Cyclist Killed in in Magura road accident 

A cyclist was killed after being hit by a Nasimon, a locally operated three-wheeler, in Chakuali village under Nohata Union of Mohammadpur upazila in Magura. The deceased was identified as Tobarek Molla, 48. The accident happened on Friday (February 21) morning in Chakulia village.

Saudi Envoy extends Ekushey greetings in Bengali 

Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Al Duhailan has extended greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Shaheed Dibash (Martyrs Day) and International Mother Language Day. In a video message on Friday (February 21), the Saudi envoy conveyed his wishes

Upholding spirit of Ekushey means ensuring people's rights

Kader Gani Chowdhury, Member Secretary of Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad (BSPP), has said that the true message of February 21 is to never bow down and to retain people’s ownership of the country and their rights. He said this while speaking to journalists after placing

Chief Adviser pays tribute to language martyrs

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. He placed a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:12am on Friday. Arriving at the premises as the clock

3 bureaucrats sent into force retirement

The government has sent Disaster Management and Relief Secretary Md Kamrul Hasan, Industries Ministry Senior Secretary Zakia Sultana, and Additional Secretary Sayla Farzana into forced retirement.  The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate notifications on Thursday

Govt sends 21 Ex-DCs into force retirement

The government has sent 21 former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during 2014 and 2018 national elections into compulsory retirement in the public interest.  The Ministry of Public Administration issued several separate notifications in this regard on

Govt tightens security measures for secretariat entry

The government has introduced stricter security measures for entering the Secretariat, incorporating advanced technology such as card reader scanning and updated policies, according to a new directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the Secretariat Entry Policy 2025,

CA Yunus hands over Ekushey Padak to 18 eminent personalities 

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus handed over the Ekushay Padak to 18 eminent personalities and the SAFF Championship winning women’s team at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Thursday. The recipients are: Azizur Rahman (posthumous) for filmmaking, Ustad Nirad

6 trainee police officials dismissed

The government has dismissed six Assistant Police Superintendents (Probationary) from service, who were undergoing training as part of the 40th BCS (Police) batch in Rajshahi's Sarda. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the notification on Thursday (February 20) through a circular

ACC sues Atiur Rahman, Abul Barakat over Tk 297cr scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 27 individuals, including former Governor of Bangladesh Bank Atiur Rahman and renowned economist Abul Barakat, for allegedly embezzling 297 crore taka in a fraudulent transaction involving Ennotex Group. The case was filed

Law and order in Dhaka stable, says DMP Chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali said the law and order situation in the city is generally good.  He made the remarks on Thursday (February 20) following a visit to the Central Shaheed Minar. Speaking to journalists, the DMP Commissioner

29 arrested in Chattogram Operation

Chattogram Metropolitan Police arrested 29 political leaders and activists, including members of the Awami League, Youth League, and the banned Chhatra League, during a 24-hour operation.  The arrests were made between midnight on Tuesday (February 18) and midnight on Wednesday

Man arrested in Ctg with two firearms

Police in Chattogram’s Pahartali area arrested a man with two locally made firearms early Wednesday night.  The suspect, Md. Belal Hossain, 35, was detained in front of Haji Camp around 12:30 AM during a police operation. Belal Hossain is the son of the late Alamgir

Met office predicts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate fog in some areas late at night and early morning, while the rest of the country will have dry weather with a partly cloudy sky. However, isolated rain or thunderstorms may occur in Rangpur, Rajshahi,

Man killed in Kuliarchar

A businessman was killed by unidentified assailants in Kuliarchar upazila, with his throat slit on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Ubaydul Haque Pilot, 40. The incident happened around 10 PM in the West Tarakandi area on the Bajra Bus Stand-Kamalpur New Bazar Road.

Youth beaten to death in Chattogram

A youth was beaten to death by unknown assailants after being taken outside his home in Raujan of Chattogram on Wednesday night.  The victim, Muhammad Hasan, 35, was a member of the local Youth League in Noyapara Union. Hasan, the son of Mohammad Bajlul Ahmed, a driver from the

CA highlights youth’s vision for new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 20) said that the young generation of the country is determined not only to build a new Bangladesh but also to take on leadership roles globally.  He made the remarks while presenting the Ekushey Padak 2025 to the award recipients.

Biman flight with 400 passengers lands in India

A Dubai-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying nearly 400 passengers made an emergency landing at Maharashtra's Nagpur airport in India. India’s leading daily The Hindu broke the news through the officials of Nagpur airport. A Dubai-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Prothom Alo robs Babar of 17 years of his life

Lutfozzaman Babar, a prominent BNP leader from Netrakona, was appointed state minister for home affairs after the BNP's overwhelming victory in the October 2001 elections. After serving as state minister for five consecutive years, a government driven by a conspiracy to depoliticize

SC orders appointment of 1,137 qualified candidates for 27th BCS

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today reinstated a High Court verdict that declared the cancellation of the first viva voce results of the 27th BCS exams illegal and directed the appointment of 1,137 qualified candidates. A full bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice