Bangladesh and Qatar today signed five agreements and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries. The agreements are: avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect of taxes in income between Bangladesh

The speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament, Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, stressed that the visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to Bangladesh represents a milestone in close relations between the two friendly countries, which extend to 50 years. Speaking to

An another Bangladeshi youth was injured after members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire along the border at Burichang upazila in Cumilla district on Monday (April 22) night. The injured was identified as Billal Hossain, 28, of Laribagh village of Rajapur union of

Severe heat wave is sweeping over several north, north-eastern and southern districts, mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over three divisions and other parts of the country, said met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today (April 23). "Severe heat wave is

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Tuesday (April 23) 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 in

There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Bangladesh last year, said the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in Bangladesh by the US government. The report stated that there were numerous reports of widespread impunity for human rights abuses. In

All 23 Bangladeshi sailors who were taken hostage by the Somali pirates and arrived in Dubai on Sunday are in good physical and psychological condition, officials said on Monday. The MV Abdullah ship run by Bangladeshi firm KSRM was carrying coal from South Africa to Dubai when it was

Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani reached Prime Minister’s office (PMO) to hold bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On his arrival at the PMO, Sheikh Hasina welcomed the Amir at the Tiger Gate with flower bouquet. They will also have a

Two students of Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology were killed after a bus ran over their motorcycle in Chattogram on Monday (April 22). The accident took place around 3:30 pm near Kaptai Selina Quader Chowdhury College. The victim were Shanto Saha, a student of

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haque today (April 22) said labour law will be amended keeping the scope of forming trade union in any factory.  The minister stated this to newsmen after holding a meeting with a US trade delegation at the secretariat in the

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani has arrived in Dhaka today (April 22) evening on a two-day official visit. A special aircraft, carrying the Amir of Qatar and his entourage members, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) International Airport (HISA). At the invitation of

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed a committee to investigate corruption allegations against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his family members. On Sunday, Supreme Court lawyer Syed Sayedul Haque Suman approached the ACC seeking an investigation

The government has decided to increase train fares from May 4 by withdrawing concessions that passengers were enjoying if traveled to 100 kilometer or more. A public notification was issued in this regard by the Bangladesh Railway. According to public notice, “It is hereby

Two people were killed in a collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Boalkhali upazila in Chattogram on Monday (April 22) morning. The accident took place around5:30 am in Raikhali Pool area on the Arakan road in the upazila. The deceased were identified as Delwar

A joint team of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Customs officials seized over one kilogram of gold in paste form from three passengers at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport on Monday. The passengers, identified as Mobarak Ali from Chakaria upazila of Cox's

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (April 22) arrested 26 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

A Bangladeshi youth was reportedly shot to death by India's Border Security Force (BSF) along Putiya border in Kosba upazila of Brahmanbaria district this morning (April 22). The deceased was identified as Hasan Mia, 25, son of Jaru Mia, a resident of Kaiyumpur union of the

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (April 22) issued a country-wide fresh heat wave alert message for the next 72 hours. In the latest heat wave alert Meteorologist Md Bazlur Rashid said "The prevailing heat wave over the country may continue during next 72 hours

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will arrive in Dhaka today (April 22) evening on a two-day official visit. A special aircraft, carrying the Amir of Qatar and his entourage members, is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal (R.) International Airport (HISA) at 5 pm. At

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said that very severe heat wave sweeping over north and north-eastern districts while severe and mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country. According to the BMD bulletin, very severe heat wave is sweeping over