Monday, 07 Jul, 2025

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Jubo League leader dies in Pabna road accident

A local Jubo League leader of Pabna Ishwardi upazila died and three others were seriously injured after two motorcycles collided head-on on the Ishwardi-Kushtia regional road in Salimpur Union. The deceased was identified as Tanvir Ahmed Rubel Biswas, 43, the organizational secretary

Mild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast indicating that a mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over several regions of the country.  Affected areas include the north, north-east, west, south, and southwest, particularly districts such as Rajshahi,

Aramco has no immediate plan to invest in refinery project in Bangladesh: Envoy

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Issa bin Yousef Al-Duhailan has said the Kingdom has all the necessary capabilities to establish an oil refinery in Bangladesh. With reference to what the ambassador stated regarding Saudi Aramco's establishment of an oil refinery, Issa bin

Dhaka's air remains very unhealthy Friday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has again ranked as the fourth most polluted city globally, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 219 at 9 am on Friday.  The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy,’ posing severe health risks to residents. This

Ex-OC flees police custody in Dhaka

Shah Alam, the former officer-in-charge (OC) of Uttara East Police Station, has escaped from police custody after being arrested in connection with several serious charges, including murder.  The incident took place on Thursday while police were preparing to present him in court

Bashundhara Group announces Tk 1cr aid for 5 slain journalists’ families

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan has announced financial assistance of Tk 1 crore to the families of five journalists who lost their lives during the anti-discrimination uprising in July-August last year while performing their professional duties.  He made

ACC files cases against Ex-MP Nixon Chy, Wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, also known as Nixon Chowdhury, and his wife, Tarin Hossain, on charges of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income and money laundering. ACC Director General

Political dialogue on July Declaration to begin next week

Interim government adviser Mahfuz Alam on Thursday (Jan 9) said that discussions on the July Declaration with political parties will begin next week.  He made the statement during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. Mahfuz Alam expressed optimism that the

Status irrelevant for Sheikh Hasina’s return: Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the status of Sheikh Hasina, ousted Prime Minister and Awami League President, is not a consideration in bringing her back from India. Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Director General of Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson of the ministry, made

OC found dead in Jajira police station

The hanging body of Officer-in-Charge (OC) Al Amin of Jajira Police Station in Shariatpur was found in his office on Thursday (January 9) afternoon. The body was recovered from his room at the police station, confirmed Dr. Monirul Islam of Shariatpur Police Lines Hospital. He said

Dismissed BDR men, families block Shahbagh for justice

Family members of dismissed and imprisoned BDR personnel protested for the second consecutive day Thursday (January 9) at Shahbagh intersection, demanding the release of "innocent jawans," a reinvestigation into the Pilkhana tragedy, and the reinstatement of dismissed members.

5 arrested with banned polythene in Dhaka

Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested five people with a large quantity of banned polythene and a pickup truck near Asiyan Palace in the capital's Bangshal area. The arrestees were identified as Anam Fakhrul Islam, 50, Md. Habibur Rahman, 26, Enamul Haque, 28, Md.

Three districts get new DCs

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) for Narayanganj, Rajbari, and Khagrachhari districts.  A notification was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday (January 9). ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker, a deputy secretary of the Finance

Man killed as train hits in Dinajpur

An unidentified young man was killed after being hit by the Rajshahi-bound Barendra Express train at Dhelupara in Dinajpur’s Hakimpur upazila on Thursday (January 9) morning. The incident occurred around 7:30 am.  Local residents spotted the body near the railway tracks

37 lakh TCB cards canceled over irregularities: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin today (Jan 9) said 37 lakh Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB’s) cards have been canceled due to irregularities. He said that fraudulent activities were carried out using NID duplication, leading to the elimination of duplicate and

Two killed in Mymensingh motorbike accident 

Two people were killed, and one injured when a motorbike crashed into the rear of a sand-laden truck this morning in Haluaghat.  The deceased have been identified as Al Aksha, 28, from Dapunia, Mymensingh, and Shakil, 26, from Gohailkandi. Officer in Charge (OC) M Abul Khayer

Tracy Jacobson appointed as Dhaka’s US embassy CDA

Tracy Ann Jacobson, a senior member of the United States Foreign Service, will assume the role of Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), ad interim, at the US Embassy in Dhaka from January 11. Ambassador Jacobson has previously served as the US Ambassador to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,

43rd BCS: All except criminal offenders to be appointed

Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman today (Jan 9) said that all candidates recommended for the 43rd BCS, except those involved in criminal or anti-state activities, will be appointed following re-investigation. He said: "Those expelled

Mild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today announced that a mild cold wave is sweeping across the northern and north-western districts, starting this morning and expected to last for the next 24 hours.  Areas affected include Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Panchagarh, and

Businesses' frustration over sudden gas price hike logical: Sheikh Bashir

The government is open to considering a reasonable proposal from the business community over the gas crisis, noting that a proposed major price hike can naturally upset the industrialists, said Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Wednesday. The Bangladesh Oil, Gas, and Mineral