Cyclone Michaung: Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2

Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area
4 December 2023, 07:31 AM

Promotion of 6 officials: IG prison, home secy apologises for violating SC order

Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent
4 December 2023, 06:40 AM

'Explain why Jubo Dal leader's treatment in bar fetter isn't illegal'

The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital
4 December 2023, 06:33 AM

President seeks NDC, AFWC graduates' contribution to nat'l development

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development
3 December 2023, 07:48 AM

Cyclone Midhili: Ctg port’s operations resume

The Chattogram Port Authority resumed its full operations today after hours of suspension due to inclement weather triggered by cyclone Midhili
18 November 2023, 05:45 AM

RMG workers’ demo: Police use tear gas shells, water cannons to disperse protesters

Police fired tear gas shells and used water cannons in Ashulia this morning to disperse garment workers after they blocked roads demanding an increase in wages
31 October 2023, 04:04 AM

PM to brief media on UNGA session tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow afternoon on her recent visit to the US to join the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
5 October 2023, 08:33 AM

Teesta recedes in Lalmonirhat, flowing above danger level in Kurigram

Water level of the Teesta river in Lalmonirhat receded, but the river was still flowing above danger level in Kurigram this morning
5 October 2023, 07:03 AM

PM leaves London for home

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today left London for home after wrapping up her 16-day official visit to the US and the UK
4 October 2023, 03:56 AM

No approach roads; Barguna villagers climb wooden ladders to cross bridge

The main structure of a Tk 84.90-lakh bridge was built over the Nidra canal in Barguna's Taltali upazila a year ago, but no approach roads have yet been constructed on either side of it
3 October 2023, 12:51 PM

No image crisis of police force due to US visa restrictions: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said the force will not face any image crisis due to the US’s visa policy.
25 September 2023, 09:23 AM

World Tourism Day: Kuakata hotels offering 50% discount ahead of 3-day holiday

Hotels and motels of Kuakata, one of the country's top tourist attractions located in Patuakhali, are offering a 50 percent discount marking World Tourism Day on September 27
25 September 2023, 09:02 AM

Gazipur RMG factory announces indefinite closure after workers' protest

Authorities of a garment factory in Gazipur's Gachha area have announced an indefinite closure following workers' protest demanding arrears
18 September 2023, 06:45 AM

'I lost a faithful political companion'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Principal Motiur Rahman, a valiant freedom fighter, former member of Awami League central working committee and former religious affairs minister.
28 August 2023, 06:48 AM

India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy
19 August 2023, 08:35 AM

Tk 5.78cr found in 8 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque

Twenty-three bags of money, amounting to over Tk 5.78 crore, were found in eight donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque
19 August 2023, 05:50 AM

People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM

"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"
30 July 2023, 06:48 AM

Oath-taking of 290 MPs: Appellate Division adjourns hearing on appeal till Sunday

The Supreme Court today adjourned till Sunday the hearing of a four-year-old appeal that challenged the legality of taking oath by 290 lawmakers of the Awami League (AL)-led grand alliance
27 July 2023, 07:18 AM

Not getting EC registration: Gono Odhikar Parishad blocks Bangla Motor for 1 hour

Protesting the Election Commission's decision to not give registration to the party, a faction took up position after police obstructed their march towards the EC office.
25 July 2023, 08:15 AM

Shakib urges parents, communities to protect children from drowning

Teach children to swim once they turn six, he advises
25 July 2023, 06:39 AM