Central Desk
Nafiz Alam sent to jail in narcotics case
Nafiz Mohammad Alam, who gave an interview in German media company Deutsche Welle's (DW) special documentary on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), has been sent to jail in a narcotics case filed at Bhatara Police Station.
Gold price reduces by Tk 1,983 per bhori
The price of gold has reduced by Taka 1,983 per bhori in the country for which good quality or hall-marked per bhori gold would now be sold at Taka 97,161.
No security threats for Pahela Baishakh: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun on Monday said that there is no threat of sabotage on the upcoming Bengali New Year Pahela Baishakh, which will be celebrated in the country on April 14.
BNP's aversion to polls is tantamount to disinclination to democracy: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said running away from polls is not good for BNP and the election aversion of the party is tantamount to disinclination to democracy.
BNP to avoid govt's trap set up for five city polls: Mirza Fakhrul
Describing the Election Commission’s plan to hold elections to five city corporations by June this year as a trap of the government, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party will not be lured into the plot.
US provides $23.8m more for Rohingyas
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $23.8 million in humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh to deliver urgent food and nutrition assistance to Rohingyas.
Article 70 gives stability to govt: PM tells parliament
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today came down heavily on a few parliament members as they are advocating against Article 70 in the Constitution despite the article has given sustainability to the government and thus the development.
Prothom Alo enemy of Awami League, country and democracy: PM
Criticizing the recent activities of Prothom Alo, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Prothom Alo is an enemy of Awami League, democracy, and people of the country. Because they don't want stability in the country, they spread the news by giving children 10 taka.
Nafiz Mohammad Alam who gave interview in DW documentary on RAB arrested
Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Sunday night arrested Nafiz Mohammad Alam, who gave an interview in German media company Deutsche Welle's (DW) special documentary on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a case filed in 2017.
BNP’s sit-in: 22 leaders, activists sued under Explosives Act in Khulna
A case has been filed against 22 leaders and activists of BNP including its Fultola upazila unit convener under the Explosives Act.
Dhaka's air 4th most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 194 at 9:15 am today (April 10, 2023), Dhaka ranked 4th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Japanese ambassador hosts reception of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Ctg
On the occasion of the Port Visit by JS URAGA and JS AWAJI of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to Chattogram, H.E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan and Mrs. IWAMA Tomomi hosted a reception in Chittagong Club on 9th April, 2023 to strengthen relations with Chattogram communities.
Adani's Godda plant commissioned with issues over coal tariff unresolved
The Adani Group in a statement has said that the electricity supplied from its Godda will significantly improve the situation in Bangladesh as it will replace expensive power generated from liquid fuel, bringing down the average cost of power purchased.
FBCCI announces donation of Tk1 crore for Bangabazar businessmen
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has announced a donation of Taka one crore for the rehabilitation of the business people whose shops were burnt down in the fire that ravaged Bangabazar Market on April 4.
Momen to meet Blinken in Washington Monday
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken are scheduled to have a bilateral meeting in Washington Monday to discuss ways to advance the Bangladesh-US ties on key fronts.