April 17, 2024

Rain likely in 2 divisions

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places in the next 24 hours from 9am today.

‘Severe heat wave is sweeping over …

FM Neer shares lead in Bangkok Chess

Manon Reja Neer, FIDE Master of Bangladesh Navy and Narayanganj, beat grandmaster Makhnev Denis of Kazakhstan in the fifth round of 21st Bangkok Chess Club Open which is now being held in Hua Hin District, Thailand, said a press release.

The fifth r…

Historic Mujibnagar Day observed

The historic Mujibnagar Day was observed today in a befitting manner highlighting the oath-taking ceremony of the country’s first government on April 17 in 1971.

The day’s programme included hoisting national flag, discussion, paying homage to Banga…

Jamuna Express train derails at Karwan Bazar

A coach of Dhaka-bound Jamuna Express train derailed in the city’s Karwan Bazar area this morning.

The coach of the train travelling from Jamalpur to Dhaka skidded off the track at 8:30am, officer-in-charge of Dhaka Railway Police Station told media…

Historic Mujibnagar Day observed in Chattogram

Different social, cultural and political organizations today observed the historic Mujibnagar Day in Chattogram city and its adjacent districts in a befitting manner with various programmes.

On April 17 in 1971, Bangladesh government-in-exile took o…

FM calls for responsible, sustainable ocean management

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today laid emphasis on the need for responsible and sustainable ocean management.

He was speaking the high level panel of Foreign Ministers in the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens, an official release said here.

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PM for keeping eyes on Middle East unrest

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the cabinet meeting today asked all concerned ministries to remain vigilant about the ongoing unrest in the Middle East due to Iran-Israel tension and take necessary steps to tackle any adverse effect in Bangladesh.

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