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PM Celebrates Eid with Family Members at Gulshan Residence

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with his family members at his Gulshan residence in the capital today. He had lunch with his family members and close relatives, including his aunts and uncles, and shared moments with them d…

Two Killed in Separate Lightning Strikes in Faridpur

Faridpur: A local BNP leader and a farmer were killed in separate lightning strikes while working in fields in Madhukhali on Friday. The deceased were identified as Md. Lutfar Rahman, 47, former general secretary of Ward No. 2 BNP of Arpara union, and…

2 Stewards Dismissed for Black-Marketing Subarna Express Tickets

Dhaka: Two stewards of onboard service provider SA Corporation have been permanently dismissed for black-marketing tickets of the Dhaka-Chattogram-bound Subarna Express train. Besides, Bangladesh Railway has imposed an initial fine of Tk 7,500 on the …

Two Killed in Separate Lightning Strikes in Faridpur

Faridpur: A local BNP leader and a farmer were killed in separate lightning strikes while working in fields in Madhukhali on Friday. The deceased were identified as Md. Lutfar Rahman, 47, former general secretary of Ward No. 2 BNP of Arpara union, and…

Air Quality in Dhaka ‘Moderate’ as City Ranks 10th Globally

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world’s most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126 at 11:15 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ indicating ge…

RAB Strengthens Security Measures Nationwide for Eid-ul-Fitr

Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken special security measures across the country including capital Dhaka, marking Eid-ul-Fitr as in previous years. As part of the initiative, RAB’s Acting Director General Colonel Iftekhar Ahmed on Friday ins…