Dhaka: Officials of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) detained seven passengers and seized 38.50 litres of foreign liquor from their baggage at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here. The estimated market value …
Thakurgaon: The by-election for the Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary constituency is set to take place on October 29. Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the schedule during a briefing at the Election Commission Buil…
Dhaka: A low-pressure area has developed over the Northwest Bay and its adjoining regions, prompting concerns about potential squally weather that may impact maritime ports, the North Bay, and nearby coastal areas of Bangladesh. In response, the Bangl…
Dhaka: The driver of a bus, whose passenger was found dead on Dhaka Elevated Expressway on September 4, today gave a confessional statement before a court, admitting his role in the killing and dumping the victim’s body. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate …
Jhenaidah: A local leader of the Awami League, currently facing a ban on its activities, was brutally hacked to death by unidentified criminals in the Harinakundu upazila of Jhenaidah on Wednesday night. The deceased, Monayem Hossain, aged 48, was the…
Dhaka: Around 5.5 percent of Bangladeshi youth aged 18 to 24 are currently using emerging tobacco and nicotine products such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs), and nicotine pouches, according to a new study. The findings were revealed on…
Dhaka: The closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Inter-Base Hockey Competition-2026 of the Bangladesh Air Force took place at the hockey ground of BAF Base Bir Uttam A K Khandker, Dhaka Cantonment. The event marked the end of a fiercely conte…
Dhaka: Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called for a visible drive to eradicate drugs and illegal arms from the country, describing them as serious concerns for the nation. ‘Drugs and illegal arms – we are very concerned about …
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong and unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights. He expressed deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand settlements in…