October 4, 2025

Government Initiates Plans to Honor Living Legends, Says Farooki

Dhaka: Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has announced a government initiative to honor and celebrate the life and works of the country’s living legends. He shared this information in a Facebook post, responding to social media inquiries…

‘Sada Pathor Loot’: Prime Accused Alfu Chairman Held

Sylhet: Police have arrested Kazi Abdul Alfu Miah, Chairman of Telikhal Union Parishad and a key accused in the case filed over the looting of large-scale white stone from ‘Sada Pathor’ area in Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila. Alfu, who also serves as vi…

22-Day Hilsa Fishing Ban Begins Effectively in Patuakhali

Patuakhali: In the coastal district of Patuakhali, a government ban on fishing all types of fish, including Hilsa, in the sea and rivers for 22 days will come into effect from midnight on October 4. This measure aims to preserve the mother Hilsa durin…

National Chess Championships to Begin Tuesday

Dhaka: The 42nd National Chess Championships, featuring Under-20, Open, and Girls Divisions, are set to commence on Tuesday, October 7, at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room. This eagerly anticipated event is organized by the Bangladesh Chess F…

Former Manirampur BNP Leader Mohammad Musa Passes Away at 78

Jashore: Former Manirampur Upazila BNP unit president and former upazila chairman Mohammad Musa passed away early Friday at a private hospital in Jashore. He was 78, family and party sources said.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, his first …

Boat Rally Marks Launch of Hilsa Conservation Drive in Barishal

Barishal: A boat rally was held on the Kirtankhola River today as part of the mother Hilsa conservation drive, which began at Friday midnight to protect Hilsa during its peak breeding season. Organised by the Barishal district administration and Depar…