October 13, 2024

CJ urges all to continue fight against injustice

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed today called upon the countrymen to work together against the society’s injustice and discrimination rising above communal narrowness.

The chief justice urged particularly those who are involved in legal professions to…

Met office forecasts sporadic rain in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted sporadic rain in parts of country but the weather will remain mainly dry, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours from 9 am this morning.

“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by tempo…

Swechchhasebak League leader arrested in Ashraful murder case

Police arrested an Awami Swechchhasebak League (ASL) central leader from Mirpur area last night on charges of his alleged involvement in the killing of Md Ashraful Islam during the anti-discrimination student movement.

The arrestee is identified as T…

5-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja concludes with immersion of idols

The grand festival of 5-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja concluded tonight with celebrations of ‘Sindur Khela’ in day time, immersion of idols in the evening at nearby rivers or ponds and exchanging Bijaya greetings among devotees across the country.

Marking…

Court grants one-day remand for 3 snatchers at Tantibazar incident

A court here today placed three alleged snatchers on one-day remand in a case filed over the robbery near the puja mandap in the city’s Tantibazar area.

The accused are Askash (23), Ridoy (23) and Jibon (19).

Sub-Inspector (SI) of Kotwali police sta…

Concerted efforts underscored to reduce disaster risk

Speakers at a post-rally discussion today unanimously underscored the need for enhancing public awareness and befitting training to protect the life, livelihood and resources of vulnerable people across the country.

They viewed that the rate of disas…