Dhaka: Describing the 2009 Pilkhana killings as a deliberate attempt to weaken the Bangladesh Army and destabilize the country, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed assured the nation that justice would be ensured for one of the most heinous incidents in th…
Dhaka: This year, the National Fitra Fixation Committee has decided that the minimum rate for fitra will be set at Taka 110, with the maximum rate reaching Taka 2,805 per person.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision was made during…
Netrokona: A bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins in the haor areas of the district has brought cheer to farmers this season, with rising demand across the country driving profitable market prices. Vast stretches of green fields in Madan, Mohanganj, and K…
Gaibandha: Police seized a motorcycle carrying 20 kilograms of ganja during a routine drive this morning. A police team led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gobindaganj Police Station Md. Mojammel Haque had set up a check post at the Charmatha area of the…
Chattogram: The death toll following a blast apparently from a gas leak at Halishahar in Chattogram has risen to five with the death of another victim on Wednesday morning. Shawakhat Hossain, 49, who sustained 100% burns, breathed his last at 10:40 am…
Dhaka: Police on Wednesday said there is no threat of mob violence at this year’s Amar Ekushey Book Fair, as extensive security measures remain in place to prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking at a press briefing at Suhrawardy Udyan, Additional Co…
Dhaka: The Editors’ Council on Wednesday urged the government to withdraw false and harassing cases filed against journalists. In a statement, the council said that since August 5, 2024, many journalists have been falsely accused in murder and other c…
Dhaka: The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has sanctioned an additional Tk 100 crore to bolster its water and sanitation initiatives, bringing the total allocation for this sector in the current fiscal year to Tk 427.26 crore. This decision was …
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid rich tribute to martyred army officers who were killed in the 2009 BDR (now BGB) carnage, at the Banani Military Graveyard in the city today. The premier paid homage by placing a wreath around 10:12 am this mo…