September 22, 2025

Nominations Invited for Independence Award 2026; Deadline Nov 10

Dhaka: The government has invited nominations for the Independence Award 2026, with November 10 set as the deadline for submission. The Ministry of Social Welfare issued a circular in this regard, signed by Deputy Secretary of its Administration-1 Win…

Farmers Gaining Climate-Smart Agricultural Knowledge in Barind

Rajshahi: Grassroot farmers in the Barind area are gaining knowledge of climate-smart agricultural practices, which aim to increase irrigation efficiency, enhance farm productivity, and expand local agribusiness opportunities.

According to Banglades…

Men Arrested with 12kg Ganja in Munshiganj

Munshiganj: Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested two men with 12kg ganja yesterday evening in Tongibari upazila of Munshiganj district. The arrested were identified as Lokman Hossain (29) and Md. Ruhul Amin (31). They are the sons of Abdul Malek a…

Incessant Rainfall Creates Water-Logging in Laxmipur

Dhaka: Due to the influence of low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal, Laxmipur district witnessed heavy rainfall since last night, creating huge suffering for people. Local met office recorded 52 millimeters (mm) rainfall in the past 24 hours and t…

Salman, Anisul, Atique Arrested in Connection with Murder Case

Dhaka: A court here today showed former ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser Salman F Rahman, former law minister Anisul Huq, and two others as arrested in a case filed over the killing of Mahfuzur Rahman during the Anti-Discrimination Studen…

1,000 Sued Over Eviction Drive Clashes in Khulna

Khulna: Two separate cases have been filed in connection with Sunday’s clashes between law enforcement personnel and residents of the Bastuhara Colony in Mujgunni area in the city during an eviction drive. A total of 1,000 people have been accused acr…