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Dense for disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport 

Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka were severely disrupted due to dense fog from midnight to 9:00 am on Monday (February 3). Three international flights bound for Dhaka were diverted to Kolkata International Airport after failing to land amid poor

Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema begins

The second phase of Ijtema, one of the world's largest Muslim gatherings, started early Monday on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. The event began with Aam Bayan (general sermons) following the Fajr prayers and is set to conclude with Akheri Munajat (final prayers) on

No drones allowed near Ijtema ground till Feb 18

Gazipur Metropolitan Police have banned the use of drones and drone cameras within a two-kilometer radius of the Ijtema ground for security reasons. The directive was issued through a public notice signed by Police Commissioner Nazmul Karim Khan on Sunday (Feb 2) evening. 

4 killed in Sylhet as truck hits private car

Four people were killed in a collision between a truck and a private car in the Unish Mile area of Osmaninagar upazila, Sylhet.  The accident happened around 7:00 AM on Sunday (Feb 2). The deceased have been identified as Suhel, 38, the driver from Amilla village in Rupganj,

Injured victims block Mirpur road, issue ultimatum to govt

Injured victims of the anti-discrimination movement have moved to Shyamoli, blocking roads to demand medical treatment abroad.  They previously blocked roads in front of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital) and the National

Thailand eases e-visa process for Bangladeshis in 3 categories

Thailand has made the e-visa application process easier for Bangladeshi citizens in three categories - medical treatment, seminars, and sports events. The Thai Embassy in Dhaka announced this through a press release on Sunday (Feb 2), saying that improved services have been introduced

EC directs IGP to ensure security of voter registration centers

The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure security at voter registration centers during the ongoing voter list update. EC Deputy Secretary of the Election Support Branch, Md Mahbub Alam Shah, on Sunday (Feb 2) said that the directive has

Prison directorate’s official logo changed

The Home Ministry has changed the official logo of the Prison Directorate. Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Faisal Hasan, confirmed the matter On Sunday (Feb 2). A new logo has already been issued by the Home Ministry, he said, adding the boat symbol has been replaced with

7 abducted by terrorists in Bandarban

Seven people were abducted by armed terrorists from Komola Bagan Para in Saroai Union under Lama Upazila of Bandarban.  The incident happened on Sunday (February 2) morning. According to police and locals, the armed men took the workers from a labour shed in the remote Bomur

Dense fog halts ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatdia routes

Ferry operations on the Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia routes have been suspended since Saturday night due to heavy fog, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded at four terminals, authorities said on Sunday morning. Nasir Mohammad Chowdhury, Deputy General Manager (DGM) of the

First phase of Bishwa Ijtema ends with ‘Akheri Munajat’

The first phase of the three-day 57th Bishwa Ijtema – the second largest congregation of Muslims – ends this morning (February 2) through “Akheri Munajat” (final prayer). Maulana Hafez Zobair Ahmad, leader of Bangladesh Tabligh Jamaat and head imam of Kakrail

Devotees throng Ijtema ground for Akheri Munajat

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema is set to conclude this morning (Feb 2) with the Akheri Munajat along the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. Since 4:00 am, Muslims from across the country have been arriving at the Ijtema ground to participate in the final prayer. Maulana Kefayet

Ekush spirit sparked July uprising for ‘New Bangladesh’: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said today (Feb 1) that the spirit of Amar Ekushey inspired the nation to launch the July uprising with the goal of creating a 'New Bangladesh.' He said, "The immense force that fueled the July Uprising was embedded in the unwavering

No public transport in Ijtema area after midnight

The Akheri Munajat for the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema is scheduled to take place from 9:00 am to 9:30 am tomorrow (Feb 2). In preparation for the event, public transportation in the Tongi area will be suspended from midnight on Saturday, said Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan

Jubodal leader's death: Camp commander withdrawn; probe body formed  

A high-level probe body was formed and the commander of the relevant military camp was withdrawn over the death of Jubo Dal leader Touhidur Rahman (40). The Inter-Forces Public Relations Department (ISPR) issued a notification this afternoon (Feb 1) in this regard. According to the

No alternative of Supreme Court Secretariat: Chief Justice

There is no alternative to establishing an independent prosecution service and a Supreme Court Secretariat to institutionalise the independence of the judiciary, said Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed. He made this statement as the chief guest at a seminar organized by the Bangladesh

Temperature may drop further over next 5 days: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Feb 1) forecasts a further drop in temperature over the next five days. Moderate to dense fog may develop in several areas across the country during the midnight to morning hours, lingering in some places until noon. The BMD also

Taskforce proposes regulatory reform to face bureaucratic red tape

A government taskforce has recommended establishing a Regulatory Reform Commission (RRC) to tackle the widespread problems of over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape that are hindering business growth, governance, and the tax system. The taskforce's report emphasized that these

Dhaka ranked 5th this morning for world's most polluted air

Dhaka's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the capital of Bangladesh ranked fifth globally for the most polluted air. As of 8:52 am on Saturday (February 1), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Dhaka was 189, categorizing the air as 'very unhealthy'. The Eastern

Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins today

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, the country's largest literary event honoring the martyrs of the Language Movement, will kick off today (February 1) on the Bangla Academy premises. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is expected to inaugurate the fair with Bangla Academy