May 8, 2024

10 trawlers sink in Bay of Bengal, 34 rescued

CHATTOGRAM, At least 34 people have been rescued after ten salt laden trawlers sank off the Anwara upazila coast due to a storm in the Bay of Bengal.

However, trawler owners claimed that many sailors are still missing. At least 15 to 20 trawlers loa…

Elections to three upazilas start peacefully in Chapainawabganj

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, The polls to three upazilas of the district started peacefully today as part of the 1st phase upazila elections across the country.

Polling started at 8 am in Nachole, Gomostapur and Bholahat upazilas elections and will continue til…

Polling in Jamalpur Sadar held peacefully

JAMALPUR, Voting in the first phase of Upazila Parishad Election in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila of the district was held peacefully .

District Election Office sources said voters cast their voting rights amid a peaceful environment from 8 am to 4 pm with…

PM opens Hajj programme-2024

DHAKA, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the Hajj programme-2024 (Hijri 1445) at Ashkona Hajj Camp in the capital.

She also exchanged greetings with the (Hajji) Hajj pilgrims after opening the Hajj programme as the chief guest.

The pre…

Voter turnout in upazila polls likely 30-40 percent: CEC

DHAKA, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said the voter turnout in the first phase of the 6th upazila parishad polls is likely to be 30 to 40 percent.

“Voters turnout may be between 30 and 40 percent. . .Vote casting rate may…

Economic expert to President Dr Nepal’s clarification

Kathmandu: Dr Chiranjivi Nepal, an economic expert to President Ram Chandra Paudel, expressed concern over the news report some online media disseminated on use of Nepal’s map in a currency note in a way it casts aspersion on revered institute- Presid…

PM lauds role of engineers in country’s development

DHAKA, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today praised all the engineers of the country for their significant contribution to the development of the country.

“I convey my sincere greetings to all the engineers of the country,” she said in a message issue…