May 21, 2024

Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces

Kathmandu: Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning has been predicted in some parts of Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces today.

It is caused by the local and westerly winds coupled with low pressure system developed in the vicinity of Bihar…

President to host reception for Buddhist leaders tomorrow

DHAKA, President Mohammed Shahabuddin will accord a reception to Buddhist community leaders at the Credential Hall of Bangabhaban here tomorrow on Buddha Purnima that marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, known later as Gautama Buddha, the fo…

Bangladesh joins celebration of ’50 years of internet’

DHAKA, Bangladesh has joined a two-day global virtual celebration of the 50 years of the internet as a campaign partner.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest organization for technology professionals, hos…

Rain with gusty wind likely in parts of country

DHAKA, Rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places in three divisions and at one or two places in other five divisions with hails at isolated places, a met release said.

“Rain or thundershowers accom…

Two siblings drown in Lakshmipur pond

LAKSHMIPUR, Two minor siblings drowned in a pond at Kamalpur village of Bhabaniganj union under Sadar upazila of the district today.

The deceased were identified as Nafiza Mubarak Madiha, 8, and her brother Md Omar, 5, children of businessman Raju A…

Voting starts in 3 upazilas of Gaibandha

GAIBANDHA, The polling in three upazilas of the district began today as a part of the 2nd phase of 6th upazila parishad elections across the country.

The voting started at 8 am in Gaibandha Sadar, Palashbari and Gobindaganj upazilas and will continu…

2nd phase upazila polls held peacefully too: Quader

DHAKA, Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the second phase of the 6th upazila polls was held in peaceful manner too likewise 1st phase and the voter’s turnout was also quite satisfactory.