Bangladesh
Microbus capsize in Padma: Driver’s body recovered after 2 days
Body of a driver was recovered two days after he went missing when a microbus fell into the Padma river from the pontoon at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari.
13 May 2021, 07:54 AM
New York Police Department celebrates its 1st Bangladeshi female sergeant
The New York Police Department celebrated Nessa for becoming the "first Bangladeshi female sergeant".
13 May 2021, 06:44 AM
No congestion at Paturia ferry ghat, highway
There is no traffic congestion on Dhaka-Paturia highway and at Paturia ferry ghat today -- a day before Eid-ul-Fitr.
13 May 2021, 06:01 AM
Bangladeshi returning from India falls ill in quarantine, dies in Jashore
A woman, who returned from India and was in institutional quarantine in Jashore, died at a local hospital last night.
13 May 2021, 05:58 AM
BGB, police stand guard to ensure discipline at Shimulia ferry terminal
After five people died due to heat on an overcrowded ferry at Banglabazar, Border Guard Bangladesh and police have taken a strict stance to maintain discipline at Munshiganj’s Shimulia ferry terminal.
13 May 2021, 05:16 AM
Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Sheikh Hasina to address nation tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation tomorrow on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr which will be celebrated on Friday across the nation.
12 May 2021, 16:11 PM
‘800-year-old’ Rangpur mosque in dire state due to lack of care
A tiny mosque in Rangpur city, believed to be a structure built in the period of Bakhtiyar Khalji, is losing its lustre due to lack of any initiative by the concerned department.
12 May 2021, 15:25 PM
Shawwal moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday in Bangladesh
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated in the country Friday as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in Bangladesh this evening, state minister for religious affairs Faridul Haque Khan said.
12 May 2021, 13:50 PM
5 dead due to heat on overcrowded ferries in Madaripur, 8 others unwell
Five people died after they fell sick due to the heat on two overcrowded ferries in Madaripur's Banglabazar today.
12 May 2021, 10:15 AM
Vehicles moving slowly on Dhaka-Tangail highway
Vehicles are moving slowly in the 30 kilometres area on Dhaka-Tangail highway due to heavy rush today.
12 May 2021, 06:12 AM
10km tailback on Dhaka-Paturia highway
Hundreds of vehicles with home-bound people were stuck in a 10-kilometre tailback on Dhaka-Paturia highway this morning.
12 May 2021, 05:26 AM
Mad rush at Shimulia ferry ghat ahead of Eid
Shimulia ferry ghat in Munshiganj is witnessing a massive rush of home-bound people as thousands are leaving Dhaka and adjacent areas to celebrate Eid with their loved ones amid the pandemic.
12 May 2021, 05:22 AM
DNCC teams up with Young Bangla to encourage mass use of masks
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has teamed up with Young Bangla, a youth volunteering platform, launching a mass-masking campaign to help increase proper mask-wearing in Dhaka significantly and reduce Covid-19 transmission.
11 May 2021, 16:26 PM
43rd BCS preliminary exam rescheduled for Oct 29
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has rescheduled the 43rd BCS preliminary examination to October 29 from October 15.
11 May 2021, 16:11 PM
Govt's reasoning to not allow Khaleda's treatment aboard unacceptable, lame: Fakhrul
BNP has termed the government’s reasoning -- on legal grounds -- for not accepting the application from Khaleda Zia's family to allow her to go abroad for medical treatment "unacceptable".
11 May 2021, 13:22 PM
Moon sighting committee to meet tomorrow to set Eid date
The National Moon Sighting Committee will meet tomorrow evening to set the date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
11 May 2021, 10:52 AM
Budget session at parliament begins on June 2
The Jatiya Sangsad will go into the budget session on June 2.
11 May 2021, 10:43 AM
Driver missing after microbus falls from pontoon at Daulatdia
A driver went missing after a microbus fell from the pontoon and sank in the river at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari this morning.
11 May 2021, 10:06 AM
Fire in Dhaka’s Banani under control; over 50 managed to leave building
Fire broke out at a six-storey building in Dhaka’s Banani today.
11 May 2021, 09:49 AM
Self-sufficiency in rice production may take 3-5 years: agricultural minister
Agricultural minister today said that attaining self-sufficiency in rice production might take three to five years for Bangladesh.
11 May 2021, 09:12 AM