April 17, 2026

Accused in Attempted Murder Case Arrested in Khulna

Khulna: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) arrested an accused in an attempted murder case from Khulna city on Thursday night. The arrestee was identified as Kayum, 28, son of Anowar Mistri, from the Rayermohol Christianpara area under Aronggha…

BCCCI Mourns Death of Commerce Secy Mahbubur Rahman

Dhaka: Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. In a condolence message, BCCCI President Mohd. Khorshed Alam paid rich tribute to the deceased, …

22 Fishermen Detained in Chandpur for Illegal Jatka Fishing

Chandpur: A total of 22 fishermen were detained for illegally catching jatka (juvenile hilsa) in the Meghna River during a joint drive yesterday. Of them, 15 were sentenced to different terms of imprisonment, one was fined Tk 500, while six adolescent…

Two Murder Suspects Arrested in Mohammadpur by RAB-2

Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) arrested two suspects in connection with a murder case in Mohammadpur. The arrested individuals are Md Asadul Islam, 20, and Md Shawon, 28. They were detained from the Metro Housing area of Bosila in Mohammadpur, …

Seminar Recalls Nawab Ali’s Contributions to Education

Dhaka: Speakers at a seminar here today highlighted the contributions of Syed Nawab Ali Chowdhury to the education sector and called for preserving his legacy for future generations. The seminar was arranged by the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Research Institu…

Interview Begins for BNP Aspirants for Reserved Women’s Seats

Dhaka: Interviews of aspirants for the reserved women’s seats of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th National Parliament began today. The party’s nomination board initiated the interviews at 3:15 pm at the BNP chairman’s office in Gulsh…

Ganja Worth Tk 1 Lakh Seized in Bhola by Coast Guard and Police

Bhola: Members of the Coast Guard and police seized 2.3 kilograms of ganja worth around Tk 1 lakh in a joint drive in Bhola. Media Officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard South Zone Lt. Md. Abul Kashem disclosed the information in a press release today.

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AK Party Seeks Memorandum of Understanding with BNP Leadership

Ankara: Trkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) today proposed signing a party-to-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to deepen ties, marking a new dimension in political engagement betw…