A gas cylinder explosion on a bus in Lakshmipur’s Sadar upazila early Monday claimed the lives of three people and left nine others injured. The victims were identified as Suman Hossain, son of Batu Mia, and brothers Md Yusuf Mia and Hridoy Hossain, sons of Sujamia. They were

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today (October 13) paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. "Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today,” CA’s Press

A Dhaka court today (October 13) placed three alleged snatchers on a one-day remand in a case filed over the robbery near the puja mandap in the city’s Tantibazar area. The accused are Askash (23), Ridoy (23) and Jibon (19). Sub-Inspector (SI) of Kotwali police station Shibbir

A Dhaka court today (October 13) sent former director (Border) of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) Commodore Monirul Islam to jail rejecting bail petition. Investigative Officer (IO) of the case produced Monirul, who was arrested in a case filed over the killing of a teenager

Bangladesh and the Unites States (US) have discussed strengthening collaboration to counter corruption, tackle money laundering and recover stolen assets.  The discussion was taken place at a meeting between Bangladesh foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin and US Acting Coordinator

Police arrested six people linked to a group of miscreants who, while posing as security personnel, allegedly robbed Tk 75 lakh and 70 bhoris of gold ornaments from an apartment of a building in Mohammadpur early Sunday. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted sporadic rain in parts of the country but the weather will remain mainly dry, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours from 9 am this morning (October 13). According to the BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by

The five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, will come to an end today (October 13) with the solemn immersion of the Goddess Durga in the capital and elsewhere in the country. Devotees throng Puja mandaps to celebrate Bijoya Dashami, the last day of

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) foiled the attempt of 37 Rohingyas, including women and children, to enter Bangladesh from Myanmar by crossing the Naf River near Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, last night (Oct 12). The incident occurred around 9 pm at the Keruntoli border point in Sadar

A fire broke out at the warehouse of the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal on Sunday (Oct 13) morning. Nine fire engines are working to bring the fire under control, said Mizanur Rahman, deputy director of Fire Service Barishal Divisional Office. The firefighters rushed to

A journalist was hacked to death in the district town on Saturday (Oct 12). The deceased was Shapon Bhadra, 68, hailed from Shambhuganj Majipara in the town. He was the Vice President of Tarakanda Press Club. Police arrested a youth namely Sagor, 20, from Goiripur Upazila in the

The committee tasked with determining the maximum permissible age for joining public services has submitted its report to the government, recommending an age limit of 35 years for men and 37 years for women. However, the committee did not set a specific age limit for retirement from

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today (Oct 12) decided to exempt Grameen Bank from taxes after nearly four years. NBR announced the decision, granting the bank tax exemption until 31 December 2029. A similar privilege was extended to As-Sunnah Foundation, a non-profit charitable

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today visited Dhakeshwari National Temple in the town of Dhaka. During his visit, he exchanged greetings with the members of Hindu community on the auspicious occasion of the Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival in Bangladesh, said the

India has expressed deep concern about the attack on a puja mandap in Dhaka and the theft at a temple in Satkhira and called upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of minority groups. “We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will exchange greetings with the Hindu community leaders at Bangabhaban tomorrow on the occasion of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu Community in Bangladesh. The President and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana will exchange the greetings

Uncertainty looms over the export of charcoal worth Tk 2,500 crore as allegations of discrimination and mismanagement have surfaced within the Bangladesh Charcoal Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCCMEA).  Pro-Awami League figures have been removed from key business

Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan arrived at Chittagong Port on Saturday (Oct 12), starting a goodwill visit to Bangladesh. Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen welcomed the training fleet at the Port.  Diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, representatives

Police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area in Dhaka. Three persons were arrested for their involvement in a snatching incident in Tanti Bazar Puja Mandop area here last night, said Md Talebur Rahman, Deputy

Two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were arrested for making derogatory remark on Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook.  The arrestees were Rakibul Hasan, 22, son of Abul Kalam Molla and Saikat Mridha, 22, son of Sunil Krishna Mridha of Najirpur upazila of