Thursday, 03 Apr, 2025

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Two killed in clash over dominance in Narsingdi

Two people were killed in a clash over territorial dominance in the char area of Raipura upazila in Narsingdi early Friday (March 21). The incident occurred in Mohinipur village of Chanpur union. In the incident Amin Mia, 23, son of Khorshed Mia, and Bashar Mia, 35, son of Barek

Man hacked to death in capital

A man was hacked to death in Mirpur’s Pallabi area on Friday (March 21) evening.  The incident happened near the WAPDA Building field after Iftar. According to family members, the deceased Selim, 35, were killed by the local drug dealers due to a previous enmity.

Yunus-Modi meeting unlikely at BIMSTEC in Thailand

Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are not expected to hold a bilateral meeting during the BIMSTEC Summit in April, despite a formal request from Dhaka. While both leaders will attend the summit in

Hajj ticket syndicate broken: Religious Adviser

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain has said that the airline ticket syndicate for Umrah has been dismantled, preventing group ticket bookings for resale at higher prices. He made the remarks on Friday (March 21) afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at the

Two killed in Sherpur truck accident

Two people were killed, and at least 21 others were injured after a truck overturned in Sherpur upazila of Bogura on Friday (March 21) morning. The deceased were identified as Hanif Uddin, 35, and daily wage worker Harun-or-Rashid, 52, on the spot. The accident happened at Ranbir

Rain likely in parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain, thunderstorms, and lightning for the next 24 hours starting this morning.  Occasional gusty winds and hail are expected in one or two places across Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal,

Dhaka's air unhealthy this morning

Dhaka, Bangladesh’s overcrowded capital, ranked fifth on the global list for cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 175 at 8:45 am on Friday.  This level of air quality, categorized as "unhealthy," poses a significant health risk to

ACC files two cases against Saima Wazed Putul

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain confirmed the matter to the media on Thursday. One case accuses Putul of securing her position as regional

4 killed in Pabna road crash 

Four people, including a child, were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Ishwardi upazila today. Shahidul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ishwardi Police Station confirmed the matter.  The accident

BB orders banks to distribute March salaries by 23rd

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued instructions to all banks and financial institutions to ensure the payment of employees' salaries and allowances for this month by March 23. In addition, the central bank has directed that retirement allowances for pensioners be cleared by the same

Court orders freezing of 7 bank accounts of ex-MP Habibur

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of seven bank accounts containing Tk 94 lakh of former Bogura-5 lawmaker Md Habibur Rahman in connection with corruption allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a petition of the

Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka

Australian Home Minister Tony Burke called Bangladesh Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury by phone on Thursday to inform him that Australia would now process visas for Bangladeshi citizens from its High Commission in Dhaka. The home adviser told the council of advisers

Govt announces 9-day holiday for Eid, including April 3

The Bangladesh government has extended the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday for its officials and employees, granting nine consecutive days off from March 28 to April 5. Initially, a five-day holiday had been announced for the occasion of Eid.  However, on Thursday (March 20), the Advisory

Dhaka ranks 4th among world’s most polluted cities

Dhaka has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, with its air quality classified as ‘unhealthy,’ according to data from Swiss-based air monitoring organization IQAir. At 10:00 am on Thursday (March 20), Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of

Jamaat submits reform proposals on five issues to Commission

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami submitted its written recommendations on constitutional, judicial, electoral, public administration, and anti-corruption reforms to the National Consensus Commission today (March 20). A delegation led by the party’s Secretary General, Professor Mia

3 RMG factories closed in Gazipur, workers protest  

Three factories of Alif Group in the Zarun area of Gazipur City Corporation have been closed indefinitely, triggering protests from workers. On Thursday morning (March 20), employees gathered at the factory gates and began demonstrating after discovering a closure notice.  The

Bangladesh envoy urges Mexican president to open embassy in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, M Mushfiqul Fazal (Ansarey), urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to accelerate the establishment of a Mexican Embassy in Dhaka to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. He made the plea while presenting his letter of credence to Mexican

Mild heat wave in Rajshahi, Sirajganj likely to subside

A mild heat wave is currently affecting Rajshahi and Sirajganj, but it is expected to subside soon, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported today. The Met Office has also forecasted scattered rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, in parts of

US welcomes Bangladesh's security measures for minorities

The US State Department has commended Bangladesh’s interim government for its efforts to ensure safety and security for minority communities. During a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to condemning violence and

Justice Khizir Hayat removed from post

Justice Khizir Hayat of the High Court Division was removed from his post on March 18, according to the Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry sources.  President Mohammed Shahabuddin removed Justice Khizir Hayat from his post as per section (6) of Article 96 of the