HC asks BTRC to remove AR Rahman version of 'Karar Oi Louho Kabat' from online platforms

The High Court today directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to immediately remove AR Rahman's rendition of Nazrul Sangeet "Karar Oi Louho Kabat", which was used in the Bollywood movie "Pippa", from all online platforms in Bangladesh
9 January 2024, 11:43 AM

Torching Benapole Express: Petitions filed to show BNP leader Nabi among 2 arrested

Railway Police today submitted two separate petitions to show Dhaka south city unit BNP Joint Convener Nabi Ullah Nabi and Jubo Dal leader Mansur Alam arrested in a case filed over their involvement in setting fire to the Benapole Express train in Dhaka on January 5
9 January 2024, 11:26 AM

Fakhrul shown arrested in nine cases

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was shown arrested in nine cases filed against him over political violence in Dhaka centring BNP's rally on October 28
9 January 2024, 07:55 AM

Why current hajj package should not be declared illegal, HC asks govt

The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in two weeks why the current hajj package that allegedly fixed excessive costs for the pilgrims should not be declared illegal
8 January 2024, 16:08 PM

Probe into offshore business: SC defers hearing on S Alam Group’s appeal till Jan 15

The Supreme Court today deferred till January 15 the hearing on a leave to appeal petition challenging a High Court order that asked the authorities to probe allegations against the owner of S Alam Group of amassing properties abroad without Bangladesh Bank's permission
8 January 2024, 15:06 PM

Post-polls violence: 10 injured, 50 houses vandalised in Jhenaidah-2

At least 10 people were injured and 50 houses vandalised during violence in three villages of Jhenaidah Sadar this morning, following voting in the 12th parliamentary polls yesterday.
8 January 2024, 12:01 PM

15 arson attacks reported in 12 hours till 6am

At least 15 arson attacks were reported in the 12 hours preceding the start of the national election this morning, according to Fire Service statistics
7 January 2024, 06:57 AM

Haven’t seen non-AL polling agents: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal this morning said he did not find any polling agent of any candidates other than those from the ruling Awami League
7 January 2024, 05:04 AM

‘Petrol, chemicals used’ to torch train

Masud Alam started his journey towards Dhaka from Bhanga Railway Station in carriage “Cha” of Benapole Express around 7:50pm on Friday.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Benapole Express Fire: Of unanswered calls and missing loved ones

Natasha Jesmin, a teacher of the Academia School in the capital’s Wari, boarded a Dhaka-bound train around 7:00pm on Friday after a visit to her home in Faridpur.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

A crime against humanity

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said they will leave no stone unturned to identify the perpetrators who set fire to a moving train on Friday night.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Curiosity saves 19 lives

Like any other day, Md Hasan was sitting inside the sleeper coach of Cox’s Bazar-bound Bengal Paribahan on Friday night, getting ready to check passengers’ tickets.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

3 ‘cattle thieves’ killed in mob beating

Three suspected cattle thieves were killed in a mob beating in Bhangura upazila of Pabna yesterday.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Truck driver, assistant killed in collision

A truck driver and his assistant died on the spot after the sand-laden vehicle rear-ended another such truck on the Natore-Dhaka Highway in ​​Baraigram upazila of Natore early yesterday.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM

137 arson attacks reported in Dhaka city since Oct 28: fire service

A total of 137 arson attacks have been reported in Dhaka city in 71 days since October 28, Fire Service and Civil Defence said in a report today
6 January 2024, 17:32 PM

Curiosity saves 19 lives

Supervisor finds timer IED inside moving bus; informs bomb disposal unit who later defused it
6 January 2024, 15:01 PM

School, 2 vehicles set on fire in Mymensingh, Chattogram

A school and two vehicles were torched this evening in Mymensingh and Chattogram.
6 January 2024, 14:27 PM

Torching Benapole Express: What we know about the victims so far

Four people were burnt beyond recognition when arsonists torched the Benapole Express in Golapbagh last night, and the identities of the victims have been a source of anxiety for families fearing the worst
6 January 2024, 13:00 PM

Benapole Express fire: Murder case filed against unnamed people

Unnamed people were sued for the murder of four people in an arson attack on the Benapole Express train in Dhaka last night
6 January 2024, 12:52 PM

Four polling centres fall prey to arson attacks in Netrokona

Four schools designated as polling centres came under “arson attacks” in a short span of time in Netrokona’s Kendua upazila earlier today, police officials said
6 January 2024, 12:10 PM