Dhaka: A court here today sentenced a young man to death for murdering a woman and looting her jewelry in Rupganj of Narayanganj district. The condemned convict, Rubel Mia, 35, is the son of Liton Mia of Uttar Panchani area under Uttar Matlab Police S…
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to visit the districts of Rangpur and Thakurgaon on July 27 and 28. His itinerary includes several official engagements aimed at promoting local de…
Dhaka: Bangladesh will need about USD 421 billion in extra funding over the next five years to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new government assessment unveiled on Sunday at a national workshop in Dhaka.
According to Un…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) would seek appointment of the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad to discuss the Presidential election schedule, said EC senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Sunday. ‘As per tradition, the Chief Election Commissioner meets th…
Dhaka: Six people, including four firefighters, suffered injuries after a fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in the Padma intersection area of Hemayetpur in Savar early Sunday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the blaze erupted shortly a…
Dhaka: Forty young human rights fellows from across Bangladesh graduated from the fellowship programme, marking their transition from learners to community advocates committed to protecting rights and advancing SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong ins…
Dhaka: Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) has announced a proposed budget of Taka 5,102 crore 35 lakh and eight thousands for the 2026-27 fiscal year, prioritizing urban development, infrastructure expansion, safe water supply, environmental improvement,…
Dhaka: Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RPMP) arrested 33 people for various crimes and seized a large amount of contraband drugs in the special 24-hour crime-fighting operations conducted across the metropolis.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha,…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all scheduled banks to settle disciplinary cases and departmental proceedings against bank officers and employees within a maximum of two months. The Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) of the centr…