July 5, 2024

21 held for consuming, selling drugs in city

As part of the anti-drugs drives in the capital, members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a total of 21 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during the last 24 hours till 6am today.

According to a release issued by the DMP…

Farmers get mini tillers in grants

In order to promote commercial farming, the Krishnapur Municipality Ward No. 2 in Kanchanpur district have provided the farmers with mini tillers in grants. The farmers received the mini tillers with 50 per cent in grants.

The mini tillers were boug…

New govt creates hope: Chair Oli

Kathmandu: Chairman of CPN UML and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said new government to be formed with UML and Nepali Congress aboard would create hope among people. The new government must not be unsuccessful to deliver people, he underline…

Flood situation deteriorates in Jamalpur

The overall flood situation slightly deteriorated in the district affecting over 50,000 people in three upazilas.

According to Water Development Board, in the last 24 hours the Jamuna rose by 31cm and was flowing 93 cm above the danger level at Baha…

Padma Bridge is outcome of Sheikh Hasina’s commitment: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said today’s Padma Bridge is the ‘golden crop’ of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s commitment to the country’s people.

‘Her courage and foresight are our greatest assets. Even in crisis, she goe…

National Moon Sighting Committee to meet tomorrow

A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held on Saturday to fix the date of the holy Ashura, after reviewing reports on the moon’s appearance of the month of Muharram of 1446 Hijri.

The meeting will be held at the Islamic Foundatio…

President mourns death of Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman.

In a condolence message this evening, the President termed the death of Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman an irreparable loss to sports, speciall…

PM greets new British Premier Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated British Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer for his party’s historic victory in the July 4 elections and assumption of office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ir…

Three-day fruit fair begins in Gazipur

A three-day long fruit fair began in Kapasia Upazila Parishad hall room of the district today.

Kapasia upazila administration and Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) jointly organised fruit fair.

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs…