Monday, 02 Oct, 2023

National

Journo Nadim murder: SC stays HC bail of accused Monir

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday (Oct 2) stayed for eight weeks a High Court order that granted bail to Moniruzzaman Monir, an accused in journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim murder case. Chamber judge of the Appellate Division of the SC Justice M Enayetur Rahim passed the order following a

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Dhaka on Monday (Oct 2) night. The earthquake was felt at 6.45 pm. The epicenter was 3km from Resubelpara of India's Meghalaya, according to the United States Geological Survey. Fortunately, no casualties or damage to

Police are not afraid of US visa policy: DMP boss

Newly appointed Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Habibur Rahman on Monday (Oct 2) said that police are not worried about the visa policy being imposed by the United States. DMP chief said while replying to a question at a briefing at DMP media centre in the capital.

Dhaka Airport third terminal's soft launching on Oct 7

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) third terminal is all set for the soft launching on October 7. According to authorities concerned, nearly 90 percent of the terminal's construction work has been completed till today.  Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority

DMP chief to launch 'Message to Commissioner' hotline service

Newly appointed Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Habibur Rahman said that 'Message to Commissioner' hotline service would be inaugurated to improve the service quality of the police station.  DMP Commissioner was addressing a press conference organized at

Met office predicts light to moderate rain in many parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted moderate rain at many places over north, south and north-eastern region and at a few places over north and central region including the capital in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 27). According to the met office

DMP arrests 56, files 40 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (October 2) arrested 56 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Two killed in Habiganj as truck hits CNG

A woman and her son were killed after a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Bahubal upazila in Habiganj on Sunday (October 1). The accident took place on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Dawlatpur area at around 3:00 pm. The deceased were identified as Farida Begum, wife of Dara Miah,

Govt denies Khaleda Zia to go abroad for treatment

The government on Sunday (October 1) has given its decision denying BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for better treatment. The Law Minister Anisul Huq said while talking to reporters at his ministry office in the afternoon today. He said once a petition under Section 401 of

US Asst Secretary Rena Bitter in Dhaka

US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter arrived in Dhaka last night (September 30) on a two-day official visit. She will meet with embassy and consulate staff and observe consular operations, said the US State Department.  "Her trip underscores our

Fuel supply halted as traders go on strike in Khulna

Fuel traders went on an indefinite strike on Sunday (October 1) as the increase in commission rate on fuel sales fixed by the government has not yet been implemented. Following the strike, fuel extraction from Padma, Meghna and Jamuna depots was halted and oil transportation in 15

CEC warns of stern action if media spreads propaganda

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Sunday (October 1) warned of taking stern action if the media spread propaganda over the next national elections.  He sounded the note of warning during the inaugural speech of a workshop organized by the Electoral Training

BCL leaders among nine accused over attack on Bernicat

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) submitted a supplementary charge sheet against 9 people including Bangladesh Chhatra League leaders, for attacking on the motorcade of former US ambassador Marcia Bernicat at Mohammadpur in Dhaka. Mohammad Ishtiaq Mahmud, the

Couple and son found dead in Ashulia flat

Police have recovered the slit-throat decomposing bodies of a couple and their 12-year-old son from their flat in Savar's Ashulia on Saturday (September 31) night. The deceased were identified as Moktar Hossain alias Babul, 50, his wife Shahida Begum, 40, and their son Mehedi Hasan

DMP arrests 28, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (October 1) arrested 28 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

International Day of Older Persons today

The International Day of Older Persons is being observed in the country today (October 1) like elsewhere across the globe with the theme 'Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations'. On the eve of the day,

Four held with 5 stolen motorbikes in Chattogram

Chattogram district Police arrested four members of a motorbike theft gang and recovered five stolen bikes from them at Bansbaria area under Sitakunda thana of the district today (September 30). The arrestees are Hasan Mahmud Rubel, 34, Md Jafrul Monir, 24, Kayum Mahmud, 20, and

Japan to provide $1,500m loan Matarbari power plant

Japan will provide Bangladesh 217,556 million Japanese Yen (approximately $1,500 million) more under the Japanese Loan Package for the Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Project. Under the project, 'Exchange of Notes' and 'Loan Agreement' for the 7th tranche of Matarbari Ultra

Inclement weather: 200 tourists stranded in St Martin

At least 200 tourists are stranded in St Martin as the authorities have suspended the movement of ships on the Teknaf-St Martin route due to adverse weather. Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Adnan Chowdhury confirmed the matter. He said the administration took the

PM Sheikh Hasina reaches UK from USA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached London, the capital city of the United Kingdom (UK), from Washington DC. A commercial flight of the British Airways carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage members landed at the London Heathrow Airport at 11:07am today (London time).