March 19, 2025

Former UGC Chairman Kazi Shahidullah Passes Away in Canberra

Canberra: Former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Kazi Shahidullah today passed away in Canberra, the capital of Australia. “Professor Kazi Shahidullah breathed his last around 1.15pm (BST) at his daughter’s residence in Canbe…

Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Narail Drug Case

Narail: A court here today sentenced a man to life-term imprisonment in a drug case. The convict is Abdul Motaleb, 67, son of late Abul Kalam Sheikh of Uttarpara-Tupuria village under Kotalipara upazila in Gopalganj district. Narail Additional Distric…

Five Pirates Apprehended with Weapons and Drugs in Bhola

Bhola: Members of the Coast Guard arrested five pirates with local weapons and drugs from the Tetulia River at Veduria union in Sadar upazila early this morning. The arrested individuals were identified as Md Anwar Howlader, 42, Mamun Mollah, 41, Md J…

Miscreants Killed a Youth in Savar Over Previous Enmity

Savar: A young man was hacked to death by miscreants at CRP Dagarmora area under Savar municipality here on Tuesday over previous enmity. The deceased is Sultan Hossain Sagar, 22, a paint worker in Savar area, son of Taslim Uddin hailed from Majirga v…

58-Day Fishing Ban in Bay to Start April 15

Dhaka: The 58-day fishing ban in the bay imposed by the government will start on April 15 aiming at proper breeding, production, preservation, and collection of marine fisheries.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fishing ban will be eff…

Eid Shopping Gains Momentum in Rajshahi as Silk Industry Booms

Rajshahi: With 11-12 days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals for Muslims, Rajshahi city has been caught up in Eid shopping fever. Modern and traditional shopping malls are bustling with shoppers from all strata, as thousands …