Friday, 29 Mar, 2024

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Bashundhara Foundation distributes interest-free loan in Homna

Bashundhara Foundation distributed Tk 3 million in the 71st segment of interest-free loans among 200 insolvent people in Haripur village of Homna in Comilla on Wednesday. The non-profit arm of Bashundhara Group handed out the loan on Monday as part of its longstanding efforts to change

No legal documents, no gas connections: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (March 6) directed the Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company (KGDCL) authorities not to provide gas connections to any consumer located in designated areas without legal documents. He said: “We want to

Saudi Arabia has ‘special place’ in Bangladesh’s foreign policy: Envoy 

Saudi Arabia has a special place in Bangladesh’s foreign policy, the South Asian nation’s ambassador to the Kingdom said on Monday. Speaking at a reception at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh to mark Bangladesh Independence Day, which falls later this month, Dr. Mohammad Javed

Bangladesh President reaches London from UAE 

President Mohammed Shahabuddin reached the United Kingdom (UK) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last night (Bangladesh Time) for a medical check-up. The President reached London at 04:30 pm (London time) from Dubai starting to fly at 12:30 pm (local time) on Tuesday by an aircraft

PM directs RAB to intensify drive against hoarding, fake currency

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 6) directed the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to intensify their efforts to combat food hoarding and the circulation of fake currencies ahead of Ramadan and Eid.  Additionally, she underscored the the need for stricter legal measures against

Met office predicts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 6). According to a BMD bulletin, day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall

Historic March 7 tomorrow 

The nation is set to observe the historic 7th March, a Red-letter day in the history of the Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, tomorrow (Mar 7). On this day in 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his epoch-making speech of independence at

Two-day SCBA election begins 

The two-day annual election of the Supreme Court Bar Association started today (March 6). Voting began at 10am and will continue till 5pm with an hour lunch break. A total of 7,883 lawyers have registered their names as voters to elect candidates for its 14 posts. According to

DMP arrests 30, files 23 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday (March 6) arrested 30 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign

24% buses lack fitness, 69% of workers lack fixed wages: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in Dhaka on Tuesday (March 5) revealed that 24% of buses are plying the roads without fitness certificates, and 69.3% of the transport workers do not have fixed wages. TIB’s researchers Nuruzzaman Farhad, Farhana Rahman, and Mohammad

BSF delegation in Dhaka to join BGB-BSF border talks

A nine-member delegation of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) led by its Director General (DG) Nitin Agrawal reached Dhaka on Tuesday (March 5) morning to attend the 54th DG-level BGB-BSF border conference. The event is set to start on March 5 at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)

AIIB to raise Bangladesh funding, eyes climate finance lead

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is expected to increase its funding to Bangladesh in the upcoming years, with the country potentially becoming the primary recipient of climate-related financing from the multinational development institution. AIIB acting vice-president

Uncle-nephew killed as pickup van hits motorbike in Faridpur 

A young man and his nephew were killed after a pickup hit their motorcycle in Faridpur's Boalmari upazila today (March 5). The accident took place around 6:30 am on the Mazkandi-Bhatiapara regional highway in Billahuri area of the upazila. The deceased Imran Sheikh, 31, son of

"Bangladesh ready on Myanmar issue, but won't play aggressive role"

Prime Minister’s Security Affairs Adviser Maj Gen (retired) Tarique Ahmed Siddique said the situation in Myanmar is deteriorating, but Bangladesh remains committed to maintaining a peaceful stance and will refrain from engaging in any aggressive actions. He was addressing the

Met office predicts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 5). According to its latest bulletin, day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may fall by 1-3

DMP arrests 56, files 38 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (March 5) 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

Chattogram sugar mill fire: 7-member probe body formed

A seven-member investigation committee, headed by additional district magistrate, was formed to find the cause of the fire at S Alam group sugar mill in Karnaphuli of Chattogram. Additional divisional commissioner Anwar Pasha formed the committee headed by additional district

Four men sent to jail in case over Bailey Road building fire 

A Dhaka court today (March 4)  sent four people to jail in a case lodged over deadly blaze that engulfed a building named Green Cozy Cottage in the capital's Bailey Road area on February 29, killing 46 people and injuring several others.   The four accused are- Green Cozy

Bailey Road fire: HC orders formation of probe committee 

A High Court division bench today (March 4) ordered to form a committee headed by the home secretary to submit a probe report regarding the devastating fire incident that took place in the capital's Bailey Road on Thursday night.   The court also issued a ruling asking why it

Bangladeshi couple shot dead in South Africa

A Bangladeshi couple was shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday (March 3) evening. The deceased are Md. Mohin Bhuiya (32), son of Md. Hossein Bhuiya and his wife Runa Akhter (22) of North Manikpur village, Ward No. 4, Arjuntala Union of Upazila. She is the daughter of Md