February 11, 2025

UNDP Backs Bangladesh’s Efforts for Fair Elections: Liller

Dhaka: UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller announced today that the organization is actively supporting Bangladesh’s Election Commission in its efforts to conduct free and fair elections in the country. “We are supporting the Election Commissio…

Fire at Shyampur Sandal Recycling Factory Under Control

Dhaka: A fire broke out in a sandal recycling factory in the city’s Shyampur area early this morning and was brought under control.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fire originated in a sandal recycling factory, Majumder Traders, at plo…

Aricha-Kazirhat Ferry Movement Resumes After 4-Hour Suspension

Aricha: Ferry movement on the Aricha-Kazirhat route in the Jamuna River resumed at 8:00 am this morning after being suspended for four hours, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) said.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md. …

BNP Standing Committee Convenes Emergency Meeting

Dhaka: An emergency meeting of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was held today at the party chairperson’s political office in Gulshan. The meeting commenced at 8:40 pm and concluded at 10:45 pm.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the me…

July Martyrs Family Members Jobs Won’t Be Based on Quota: Nahid

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam today announced that jobs for family members of the July martyrs will not be subject to the quota system in any competitive recruitment test. “With providing one-time financial assistance, monthl…

Former Lawmaker of Habiganj-2 Abdul Majid Arrested

Dhaka: Detective Branch (DB) of police tonight arrested former Habiganj-2 lawmaker Abdul Majid from the city’s Farmgate area. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DB, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest.

According to…

Air Traffic Controllers Sensitized on Recent Air Crashes

Dhaka: Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) today sensitized its air traffic controllers regarding recent several catastrophic aviation and helicopter crashes across the world.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, in line with the dire…