May 1, 2026

Hilsa Fishing Resumes in Bhola Following End of Two-Month Ban

Bhola: Fishing operations resumed across Bhola at midnight on Thursday following the conclusion of a two-month government-imposed ban aimed at enhancing hilsa output and conserving juvenile fish (jatka). Fishermen returning to the district’s rivers ha…

Khulna Observes May Day with Commemorative Events and Discussions

Khulna: Historic May Day and National Occupational Health and Safety Day were observed in Khulna today with due dignity under the theme “Healthy Workers, Productive Hands, A New Dawn Awaits”. A discussion meeting marking the day was held in the mornin…

Two Drug Peddlers Sentenced in Narsingdi Anti-Drug Operation

Raipura: A mobile court in Raipura upazila of the district conducted an anti-drug drive and sentenced two individuals including a drug trader to different terms. The drive was carried out at around 9:00 pm on Friday (May 1) at the premises of Humayun …

Fishing Resumes in Meghna River in Lakshmipur After Ban

Lakshmipur: After a two-month ban, around 52,000 fishermen in the district have resumed fishing in the Meghna River. Fishing activities began from midnight. Since Friday morning, fish landing stations have become lively with the calls of buyers and se…

Khulna City to Introduce Dedicated Bicycle Lanes

Khulna: Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju today announced plans to introduce dedicated bicycle lanes in the city. He made the announcement while addressing a bicycle rally and stunt show competition at Shibbari intersectio…

RUET’s Three Departments Receive BAETE Accreditation

Rajshahi: Three key departments of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) have been granted accreditation for six years by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE). The accredited departments are Ele…