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Shab-e-Qadr observed with religious fervor

Shab-e-Qadr, the night of power and blessings, was observed across the country with religious fervour. The mosques across the country reverberated with the recitation of the holy Quran on Saturday night. Muslims across the world observe the religious gathering of Shab-e-Qadr, known

Four killed in Bogura bus-car collision

At least four people were killed and two others injured after a bus collided head-on with a private car in Bogura on Saturday (April 6). The accident took place around 10:15 am on the Naogaon-Bagura regional highway in front of Erulia High School in Bogura Sadar upazila. Three of

Newspapers won’t be published during Eid holidays

Newspapers will not be published for six days during holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, and Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year. The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) on Saturday announced the holidays

Launch joint crackdown in Bandarban, directs Home Minister 

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today (April 6) said stern action would be taken against those involved in Bandarban bank robberies and looting firearms of police and Ansar. Asaduzzaman Khan said, "Law enforcers along with army and border guards will launch a crackdown

Rain, gusty winds likely in 2 divisions: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (April 6) predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.    According to the BMD bulletin,

Shab-e-Qadr tonight

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tonight.   The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting

Dua on Lailatul Qadr at Baitul Mukarram this evening

A Dua Mahfil and discussion will be held today (April 6) at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Islamic

New York man arrested for murder occurring in Bangladesh

A Bronx man was arrested on Thursday (April 4) in Manhattan on criminal charges related to the alleged 2021 murder of a man in Bangladesh. “As alleged in the indictment, the defendant, a U.S. national, murdered another U.S. national while they were both in Bangladesh,” said

DMP arrests 20, files 18 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Saturday (April 6) arrested 20 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

Home Minister to visit Bandarban today

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal will visit Bandarban today (April 6) to inspect the overall situation there as law enforcers on Thursday rescued Sonali Bank's manager Nizam Uddin within 48 hours after abduction. Senior information officer of the home ministry Sharif Mahmud Apu

No mercy to extortionists, land grabbers: Saber Hossain

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today warned that terrorists, oppressors of people, extortionists and land grabbers would not be spared.   "Administration and police have been instructed to maintain peace and law and order in the

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen

In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Friday rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, stranded on their fishing boat at sea. At about 1130 hrs, the ICG Ship Amogh, during patrol at the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Border Line (IMBL), sighted a Bangladeshi fishing

Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal will visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect the overall situation there as law enforcers on Thursday rescued Sonali Bank's manager Nizam Uddin within 48 hours after abduction. Senior information officer of the home ministry Sharif Mahmud Apu said

Shab-e-Qadr to be observed tomorrow night

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tomorrow (April 6) night.   The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special

Sonali Bank Ruma branch manager handed over to his family

Sonali Bank’s Ruma branch manager Nezam Uddin has been handed over to his family after being rescued from Ruma in Bandarban. The RAB headquarters shared the development with the media on Friday morning. Earlier on Thursday evening, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) rescued

No idea about 15pc VAT on metro rail’s ticket: Quader

The government today (April 5) said they know nothing about the matter imposition of a 15% VAT on metro rail’s ticket with effect from July 1. Obaidul Quader, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister also general secretary of the ruling Awami League said this while addressing an

Rain likely in Dhaka, three other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (April 5) said rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over four divisions in the country with hails at isolated places in the next 24 hours begins from 9am today.

Man, wife die in Mymensingh road accident

A man and his wife died in a motorcycle accident in Mymensingh's Haluaghat upazila on Friday (April 5). The incident happened around 8 am at Laxmikura Bazar on the border road from the upazila town. The deceased were Saidur Rahman, 28, and his wife Sonia Akter, 22, hailed from

Siddiqur Rahman made RAJUK chairman

The government has appointed Major General (Retd.) Siddiqur Rahman Sarkar as the chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) He has been appointed on contractual basis for the next two years. The contract and foreign recruitment wing of Ministry of Public Administration issued

DMP arrests 29, files 21 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (April 5) arrested 29 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