Dhaka: A total of 77,432 Bangladeshi pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia through 199 pre-Hajj flights to perform the holy Hajj this year. Of the total pilgrims, 4,464 traveled under government management, while 72,968 were sent under private arrange…
Bhuanpur: A luxurious air-conditioned (AC) bus service of the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has been launched on the Bhuanpur-Dhaka road in the district. BNP Vice-Chairman and MP for Tangail-2 constituency Advocate Abdus Salam Pintu off…
Chapainawabganj: Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced today the government’s commitment to creating a livable Bangladesh by addressing social crimes such as terrorism, exto…
Dhanmondi: Students, parents and staff members formed a human chain and staged a protest song performance in front of Chhayanaut Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi on Thursday, demanding justice for seven-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter, a second-grade stu…
Sylhet: Police detained a woman after her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter was allegedly killed by having her throat slit at Kalaruka area under Sylhet on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Maimuna Jannat Toha, aged one year and eight mont…
Dhaka: More than 1,000 running enthusiasts from Bangladesh and other countries are set to participate in the international half marathon “One Run,” scheduled to be held in Hatirjheel, Dhaka tomorrow. The event marks the second consecutive year it is b…
Cumilla: Although National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in Churulia of India’s West Bengal, an important chapter of his life-love in Cumilla remains deeply connected with his literary achievements. Despite staying in Cumilla for a relatively short …
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $34.54 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) today. The figures highlight the current status of the country’s financial buffer amidst global economic challenge…
London: Detectives have arrested two alleged members of an organised fraud ring accused of using the names of key ministries, including the Home Ministry, to extort money by promising government officials transfers, postings, and promotions. The arres…