Dhaka: Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres today met with Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid at the latter’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here. The meeting focused on enhancing bil…
Khulna: A fire broke out on the third floor of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) early Wednesday, triggering panic among patients, attendants and staff and leaving several people injured during a chaotic evacuation. The fire originated around 6:0…
Gazipur: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Disaster Management Research and Training building in Gazipur. The ceremony took place at 2:00 pm at Sataish Chowrasta in the Dhorpara area of G…
Dhaka: The government has reconstituted the Press Accreditation Appeal Committee, appointing the information and broadcasting secretary as its chairperson, according to a recently issued notification. Principal Information Officer (PIO) Syed Abdal Ahm…
Bangladesh police: On Wednesday, Bangladesh Police urged train passengers to remain vigilant against incidents of stone-throwing during their journeys and emphasized the importance of securing belongings during Eid travel. The advisory comes as part o…
Dhaka: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen on Wednesday described the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed in February as a ‘joint investment’ in the prosperity of both Bangladesh and the US, saying it will help build a modern, balan…
Dhaka: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has intensified technology-driven measures to restore discipline on the capital’s roads, with officials saying the newly installed AI-powered traffic cameras are creating a positive change in public mindset, …
Thakurgaon: Two friends were killed after their motorcycle lost control and crashed into a roadside island in Thakurgaon municipal town this morning. The accident took place around 6am in the Gobindanagar Munshirhat area, confirmed Officer-in-Charge o…
Mokamtola: The government has issued separate gazettes bifurcating Shibganj upazila of Bogura to form a new upazila named ‘Mokamtola’ and Lakshmipur Sadar upazila to create ‘Chandraganj’ upazila, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and public …