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Cyclone Dana spares Bangladesh; hits Odisha, West Bengal

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The severe cyclonic storm "Dana" over Northwest Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northwestwards, now lies over Northwest Bay and adjoining Odisha and…

Cyclone Dana spares Bangladesh; hits Odisha, West Bengal

‘DANA’ intensifies into cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal

 The Deep Depression over East central Bay of Bengal and…

‘DANA’ intensifies into cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal
Ex-AL MP among 77 accused as PBI reopens 2013 BNP activist's murder

A case was filed accusing 77 Awami League (AL) men including…

Ex-AL MP among 77 accused as PBI reopens 2013 BNP activist's murder

New committee formed for Anti-Discrimination Students Movement

New committee formed for Anti-Discrimination Students Movement

A new four-member convening committee has been formed for the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, led by coordinator Hasnat Abdullah.  The announcement was made during a press…

How does Cyclone Dana get its name?

How does Cyclone Dana get its name?

Cyclone Dana, the latest severe cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, has garnered attention as it heads towards the eastern coast of India. Expected to intensify into…

Bank accounts of ex-DB chief Harun, family members frozen

Bank accounts of ex-DB chief Harun, family members frozen

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has frozen all bank and Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) accounts belonging to ex-chief of the Detective…

8,800 Bangladeshi expats applied for voter registration

8,800 Bangladeshi expats applied for voter registration

As many as 8,786 Bangladeshi expatriates, hailing from six districts of Cumilla region, have so far applied from seven foreign countries to be Bangladeshi voters since the Election…

Journalist Ansarey appointed as ambassador

Journalist Ansarey appointed as ambassador

The government on Monday appointed journalist Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey as an ambassador to a Bangladesh mission abroad with the rank of senior secretary for a tenure of three years.…

Plaintiff seeks exclusion of ZI Khan Panna’s name

Plaintiff seeks exclusion of ZI Khan Panna’s name

 Md Baker, the plaintiff of the case filed against Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna and others, submitted an application to the officer-in-charge of Khilgaon Police Station…

Travel ban imposed on Shilpakala ex-DG Liaquat Ali Lucky

Travel ban imposed on Shilpakala ex-DG Liaquat Ali Lucky

The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Sunday imposed a travel ban on Liaquat Ali Lucky, former Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.  Acting Judge Mohammad…

US donates first responder equipment to Bangladesh

US donates first responder equipment to Bangladesh

The US Embassy's Pacific Augmentation Team (PAT) has donated vital Swift Water Rescue and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) protection equipment to Bangladesh's Fire Service and Civil Defence…

Five late BBC Bangla journalists remembered with due respect

Five late BBC Bangla journalists remembered with due respect

Five late prominent journalists, who worked for BBC Bangla, were remembered with profound respect and affection at a gathering at London Bangla Press Club recently. They were Urmi…

ICT investigation agency seeks info from people on Jul-Aug crimes

ICT investigation agency seeks info from people on Jul-Aug crimes

The investigation agency of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on Saturday issued a public notice seeking information on the crimes committed to suppress the anti-discrimination…

Election timing to be fixed under CA's leadership: Asif Nazrul

Election timing to be fixed under CA's leadership: Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the election timing will be fixed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as it is a very important policy decision. …

Mufti Abdul Malek appointed new Baitul Mukarram Khatib

Mufti Abdul Malek appointed new Baitul Mukarram Khatib

The government has appointed Islamic law expert and Hadith scholar Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek as khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The approval of his appointment came…

Bangladesh, Uganda agree on need to sign agreements 

Bangladesh, Uganda agree on need to sign agreements 

Bangladesh and Uganda on Thursday underscored the need to have agreements on avoidance of double taxation and investment protection to boost bilateral trade and commerce.  Non-Resident…

4 new commissions formed on health, media, workers’ rights, women affairs

4 new commissions formed on health, media, workers’ rights, women affairs

The government has announced the formation of four more new reform commissions on health, mass media, workers' rights and women affairs and it is now at “almost final”…