October 3, 2024

Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today

The “Navaratri”, a nine-night festival known as Bada Dashain and a significant celebration for Hindus in Nepal, has commenced today.

Ghatasthapana falls on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar month Asoj or …

Army chief visits 66 Infantry Division in Rangpur

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz Zaman today visited 66 Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army in Rangpur.

During his visit, the Army Chief addressed soldiers of all ranks at Rangpur Cantonment, where he delivered a speech offering guidance and…

Two youths electrocuted in Habiganj

Two youths died after being electrocuted at Goakara village under Lakhai upazila of the district last night.

The deceased were Faraj Ali, 30, son of Abdur Rauf Mia and Jamshed Mia, 35, son of Hazi Rahmat Ali, residents of the village.

Two youths die…

BGB patrolling Durga Puja pavilions at frontiers

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has started patrolling the pavilions and temples in the border areas to strictly maintain the law and order for ensuring peaceful celebration of the Durga Puja, the largest festival of the Hindu community.

As part of the…

Ex-law minister Anisul shown arrested in another murder case

A court here today showed former law minister Anisul Huq arrested in a case lodged over the murder of one Al Amin Hossain in the capital’s Badda area on August 5.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Saiful Islam passed the order as police produced Anisu…

Adviser Nahid named in TIME’s 100 most influential list

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam, who was one of the key coordinators of student-led mass upsurge, has been recognized in Time magazine’s prestigious TIME 100 Next list.

The list, published on October 2, recognised 100 emerging glo…

Police arrest ex-lawmaker Dabirul Islam in Thakurgaon

Police in an overnight drive arrested former lawmaker of Thakurgaon-2 constituency Dabirul Islam from an Awami League (AL) leader residence at Ruhea under Sadar upazila here.

“Dabirul, a seven times lawmaker, was arrested from a residence of AL leade…