Chattogram: The Department of Environment has imposed a fine of Tk 5 lakh on Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries for continuing shipbreaking operations in Sitakunda despite the expiration of its environmental clearance. This decision was made duri…
Headingley: Rain interrupted the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with the visitors reduced to 23-2 after England’s bowlers capitalized on the overcast conditions.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Engl…
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: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) recently approved ten projects but decided to put two others on hold to assess potential duplication and overlapping activities with existing projects.
According to United News …
Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved proposals for importing 115,000 tonnes of fertiliser and procuring the country’s 44th LNG cargo of 2026, aiming to ensure uninterrupted supplies of key agricultural inputs and n…
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 …