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‘KNF member’ arrested in Bandarban

Members of the Bangladesh army and police in Bandarban have arrested a suspected member of Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) from Bethelpara area of Ruma upazila of the district.

1y ago

Fakhrul, Khasru walk out of jail

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury walked out of jail this afternoon after languishing in jail three and a half months

1y ago

Metro rail / Uttara Centre Station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1

Full fledged operation--from morning to midnight--between Uttara and Agargaon will start in July.

2y ago

Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening

The country’s first metro rail transported 3.35 lakh passengers till yesterday.

2y ago

PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached the Bangladesh Police Academy in Rajshahi's Sardah at 11:17am today ahead of the Awami League rally in the city this afternoon..She is attending the graduation ceremony of the 38th BCS Cadre apprentice assistant superintendents of police..Later, H

2y ago

'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24

National Debate Federation Bangladesh (NDF) is going to organise the ‘15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 2023’ next February 24.

2y ago

Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union

Khan Asaduzzman Masum and Jahangir Alam Nannu were elected president and general secretary respectively of Bangladesh Jubo Union central committee.

2y ago

Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port

After initially being deterred from anchoring at Mongla due to US sanctions on the ship, the Russian ship carrying materials for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project ultimately received India's permission to dock at the Haldia port in West Bengal.

2y ago

ADB provides USD$1.2b for int’l road corridor in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves USD$1.2 billion for the second phase upgrade of the Dhaka-Northwest international trade corridor in Bangladesh, according to an ADB press release.

7y ago

JS goes into session Nov 12

The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 18th session on November 12 after a 59-day vacation.

7y ago

Crown Prince pledges a 'moderate' Saudi Arabia

Powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges a "moderate, open" Saudi Arabia, breaking with ultra-conservative clerics in favour of an image catering to foreign investors and Saudi youth.

7y ago

HC summons Satkhira CID inspector

The High Court summons an inspector of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Satkhira to appear before it for calling a fish trader to his office without any specific case.

7y ago

‘Joint working group by Nov 30 to repatriate Rohingyas’

Bangladesh and Myanmar decide to constitute a joint working group by November 30 to repatriate the Rohingya people, who fled persecution in Rakhine state.

7y ago

Submit report on ‘Kajla Beel encroachment’ in 7 days

The High Court directs the forest and environment secretary to visit Kajla Beel area under Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj and submit a report on the alleged damage of its environment and land grabbing in seven days.

7y ago

‘JSC examinees must enter exam hall 30 minutes early’

Education ministry says all candidates in the upcoming Junior School Certificate (JSC) and equivalent examinations must enter their respective examination centres 30 minutes before the exam begins.

7y ago

HC expresses dissatisfaction at ACC

The High Court expresses dissatisfaction at the Anti-Corruption Commission for its long delay in examining the wealth statement of former apex court judge—Justice Md Joynul Abedin.

7y ago

ACC sues SP for ‘amassing Tk 8 crore’

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sues a superintendent of police (SP) and his wife for allegedly amassing around Tk 8.36 crore beyond known source of income.

7y ago

French President Macron's dog Nemo caught peeing on presidential fireplace

Nemo, the young dog adopted this year by France’s Emmanuel Macron, is caught on camera relieving himself on a gilded fireplace in the Elysee Palace behind a group of junior ministers meeting with the president.

7y ago