Dhaka: Police on Wednesday arrested the driver of a covered van three days after it ran over and killed an Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) student in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area. The arrestee was identified as Md Limon Khan, 26. A …
Munshiganj: Former minister Dr Dipu Moni has been granted a 12-hour parole on humanitarian grounds following the death of her husband, Tawfique Nawaz, who passed away on Tuesday night. The parole was approved by Munshiganj Deputy Commissioner and Dist…
Rajshahi: Experts at a workshop today stressed that safe surgery can be the crucial means of preventing the cases of iatrogenic fistula. They defined iatrogenic fistula as an abnormal, tube-like connection between two body organs or vessels that is un…
Doha: Qatar today assured Bangladesh of all possible support in ensuring its energy security as the two countries discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Doha. The assurance came when Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur …
Bagerhat: A devastating fire broke out at the traditional Faltita Bazar in Fakirhat upazila of the district early today, gutting 13 shops. The fire started around 3:30 am and rapidly spread to nearby shops. Upon receiving the information, a team from …
Dhaka: State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways, Habibur Rashid Habib, emphasized the importance of integrating sports and cultural activities with academic studies to foster comprehensive development in students. Speaking at the ann…
Dhaka: At least 30 people, including madrasa students and police personnel, were injured in a clash at the Brahmanbaria Police Lines following a dispute over loud music at a cultural programme. The incident occurred at around 11:30pm Tuesday inside th…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many…
Dinajpur: Police arrested a woman with 4,640 tapentadol tablets during an anti-drug operation in Birganj upazila of the district early this morning. The arrested woman was identified as Jui Akter, 25, wife of Md Mamun Islam, a resident of Dala village…