April 7, 2024

RAB arrests chief coordinator of KNF in Bandarban

BANDARBAN, The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today arrested Cheusim Bawm, the 55-year-old chief coordinator of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), from his residence at Shayronpar village in Sadar upazila of Bandarban.

Commanding officer of RAB-15 Li…

Bangladesh people reelect Sheikh Hasina for her hard work: Vieira

DHAKA, Visiting Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira today said Bangladesh people reelected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina once again due to her hard work for improving living standard of her countrymen.

‘She (Sheikh Hasina) has worked very hard to…

Bangladesh always stands by Palestinians: Saber Chowdhury

DHAKA, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said that Bangladesh will always remain beside the freedom-seeking people of Palestine.

“The highest violation of human rights is in Palestine. Prime Minister Sheik…

PM likely to visit Brazil in July: FM

DHAKA, Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Brazil in July next as the visiting Brazilian foreign minister brought an invitation from the Brazilian President in this regards.

‘There is an invita…

Mangal Shobhajatra to have a new look, new route

DHAKA, Mangal Shobhajatra, a significant part of the Pahela Baishakh celebrations, will appear this year with a vibrant look, larger arrangement and in a new route extending the previous route.

“Along with adding new dimensions and arrangements to t…

15 shops gutted in fire in Bogura

BOGURA, A total of 15 shops were gutted in a fire at Shapla Hawkers Market in the town this morning.

The fire originated at around 7:30 am at the hawkers market in Station Road area. Being informed, eight fire fighter units rushed to the spot and br…

Elderly man killed in Tangail road accident

TANGAIL, An elderly man was killed as a truck crushed him in Ghatail upazila of the district early today.

The deceased was identified as Bablu, 70, of Atharodana village in the upazila. He was a village doctor.

Officer-in-Charge of Ghatail Thana Mo…

Storm kills two, damages houses in Bhola

BHOLA, Two people were killed in Lalmohan upazila and over hundred houses damaged by a storm in the district this morning.

The deceased were identified as Haris, 68, and Bachchu, 40. Both were the residents of Lalmohan upazila.

Lalmohan Upazila Nir…

5 Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram

DHAKA, Five Eid jamaats (congregations) will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, an Islamic Foundation press release said today.

According to the release, the first Eid jamaat will be held at 7am. The secon…