No election can ever be fair under this government, Election Commission: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says no election can ever be fair under the existing government and the Election Commission.
29 December 2020, 15:10 PM

Money laundering case: Court orders confiscation of PK Halder’s property

A Dhaka court today ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to confiscate two flats and six acres of immovable properties of Proshanta Kumar Halder alias PK Halder in a money laundering case.
29 December 2020, 14:15 PM

NBR asks taxpayers to submit returns by tomorrow

With just a day remaining till the deadline for submissions of income tax returns for the 2020-21 fiscal year, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) today asked individual taxpayers to clear tax payments through banks by Wednesday as they will remain closed on Thursday.
29 December 2020, 14:13 PM

Global leaders to join Bangladesh’s celebrations between Mar 17-26: FM

Bangladesh has planned to go all out with a big celebration next year featuring visits from heads of state and government between March 17-26 marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of Bangladesh's independence.
29 December 2020, 14:07 PM

Fraud, drug cases: Charges pressed against Regent Group Chairman Shahed

Police have pressed charges against Regent Group Chairman Mohammad Shahed in fraud and drug cases filed with Uttara Paschim Police Station in July this year.
29 December 2020, 13:25 PM

Doctors observing work abstention in Jamalpur

Doctors in Jamalpur General Hospital and other upazila health complexes in the district have been observing work abstention for third consecutive day, paralysing the treatment facilities in the district.
29 December 2020, 12:45 PM

Monthly average of migrants returning home increased by 4 times in last 3 months: report

The average monthly return of migrant workers increased by four times in the last three months than what was in previous five months, Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit said today.
29 December 2020, 12:28 PM

Indian smuggler shot dead by BGB in Mymensingh border area: police

An alleged Indian smuggler was shot dead at Suryapur Dumnikura border area under Halaughat upazila of Mymensingh early today.
29 December 2020, 11:32 AM

People reaping benefits of democracy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people of the country are now reaping the benefits of democracy.
29 December 2020, 11:07 AM

Students aged under 11 can apply for admission to class 6: HC

The High Court today cleared the way for students aged under 11 to apply for admission to class six in government high schools across the country.
29 December 2020, 09:40 AM

HSC results to be published in first week of Jan: education minister

Government is planning to hold next year's SSC exam in June.
29 December 2020, 09:04 AM

Former DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon, 6 others sued over embezzlement of Tk 35 crore

Former Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sayeed Khokon and six others have been sued on charges of embezzlement of around Tk 35 crore.
29 December 2020, 08:15 AM

Foreign ship runs capacity test at Matarbari Deep Sea Port

A foreign ship conducted a test at Matarbari Deep Sea Port this morning to check its capacity.
29 December 2020, 07:52 AM

Fake Covid-19 certificates: HC rejects bail petition of JKG chairman Dr Sabrina

The High Court today refused to grant bail to JKG Healthcare Chairman Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury in a case filed over issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
29 December 2020, 07:07 AM

Habiganj forest department rescues fishing cat, fishing eagle

Officials of Habiganj forest department rescued a fishing cat and a fishing eagle last night.
29 December 2020, 06:14 AM

NGO worker found dead

An employee of a non-government organisation (NGO) at Benapole Land Port was found dead yesterday.
28 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Rape Attempt: Bus helper arrested

A bus helper was arrested in connection with a case for attempting to rape a college student in a moving bus in Sunamganj.
28 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Ex-MP’s sons still have grasp on Teknaf’s first Buddhist temple

The law of the land is quite strict against hurting the sentiment of any religious community or any action that threatens communal harmony.
28 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Cabinet gives nod to Hajj, Umrah management bill to deal with irregularities

The Cabinet has approved in principle the draft of the Hajj and Umrah Management Bill 2020 that aims to deal with irregularities and mismanagement in the sector.
28 December 2020, 16:57 PM

Rajshahi Zilla Parishad CEO freed on bail

The Chief Executive Officer of Rajshahi Zilla Parishad Md Nuruzzaman has been released from Chapainawabganj jail today eleven days after he was detained because he was carrying banned phensidyl in a government vehicle.
28 December 2020, 15:26 PM