Five killed in bus crash in Laxmipur
Five people were killed and five others injured when a bus plunged into a canal on Laxmipur-Dhaka road in front of Chandraganj Kafil Uddin Degree College on Saturday, the police said.
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Dhaka Bank opens 15-day financial literacy prog
Dhaka Bank PLC recently inaugurated a 15-day Financial Literacy Programme for the Youth under its flagship initiative 鈥楾arunner Utshab 2025.鈥�
Govt makes bid to aid Jamaat leaders鈥� Canada visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a 鈥楲etter of Introduction鈥� requesting the High Commission of Canada in Dhaka to expedite the visa issuance process for a delegation of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami led by its amir Md Shafiqur Rahman.
JP central office set on fire again
The central office of the Jatiya Party at Kakrail in the capital on Friday evening again came under attack by some unidentified people who vandalised and set the office afire.
DUCSU election campaign continues in festive mood
Dhaka University witnessed a festive mood on Thursday as the candidates in the Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections and their supporters campaigned on the campus on the day for the 10th day...
DUCSU election: reclaim spirit of 鈥�71 and July 鈥�24
THE forthcoming Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union (DUCSU) election will take place at a pivotal moment in our history and carries profound significance. In the wake of July uprising, this is not merely a contest between student panels 鈥� it is a battle that could shape the political future of Bangladesh itself...
Impunity, inaction fuel land grab, violence against officials
The Roads and Highways Department coming to suspend its eviction drive to reclaim grabbed land after one of its surveyors was attacked by illegal occupiers speaks of the sorry state of reclamation efforts. The surveyor came under attack on September 2 during a drive to demolish illegal structures beside the Dhaka鈥揗ymensingh Highway at Sripur in Gazipur. Officials of...
UN country head meets Yunus, pledges support for Bangladesh national polls
United Nations resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis on Thursday met with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
Seven robbers arrested in Dhaka
Police have arrested seven members of a robbery gang who used to introduce themselves as DB police in the capital...
DSCC, DNM sign memo for midwifery-led sexual, reproductive health services
Dhaka South City Corporation and the Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery at a programme on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure the implementation of midwifery-led sexual and reproductive health services in specific urban health centres of the DSCC...
Artists depict Dhaka鈥檚 beauty, chaos in duet exhibition
Artists Al Akhir Sarker and M M Maksud Biplob have depicted Dhaka鈥檚 beauty and chaos in a duet art exhibition titled 鈥楳etropolitan: Beauty in Chaos鈥� under way at Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia, Dhaka...
Islami Bank chairman to sell all his shares
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC chairman and independent director M Zubaidur Rahman has announced his plan to sell all shares registered under his name through the Dhaka Stock Exchange...
Dhaka Bank, Mastercard launch card for GYC members
Dhaka Bank PLC, in partnership with Mastercard, recently unveiled an exclusive co-branded credit card for members of Gulshan Youth Club Limited at a ceremony held at Radisson Blu Dhaka, said a press release..
Classes, exams to remain suspended only on polls day
Dhaka University authorities on Wednesday announced that all classes and examinations at the university would remain suspended on the Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections day, September 9...
Garment workers block Kuril road demanding unpaid wages
Garment workers blocked the road at Kuril in the capital on Wednesday, demanding arrears and allowances...
DU suspends Ali Husen for six months over rape threat
Dhaka University authorities on Wednesday suspended sociology student Ali Husen for six months for issuing rape threat on social media to a female student contesting in the forthcoming students鈥� union elections, triggering widespread protests...
6 witnesses testify against ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina, her children Sajeeb, Saima
Six more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday testified in the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 in three corruption cases against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and several other government officials...
Seizure of tax records of Tarique Siddique鈥檚 daughter ordered
The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to seize the income tax records of Bushra Siddique, daughter of Tarique Ahmed Siddique who was security adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina...
Amari Dhaka launches ASEAN food fest
Amari Dhaka has launched the ASEAN Food Festival at Amaya Food Gallery, celebrating the vibrant flavours of Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, and Malaysia, says a press release.
Yunus holds meeting with 7 more political parties, one organisation
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with representatives from seven more political parties and an organisation at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Dhaka Regency unveils Hilsha Fest
Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort invites food enthusiasts to indulge in the flavorful grandeur of its much-awaited Hilsha Fest, now available at its distinguished restaurant outlets...
South Korea president for deeper engagements with Bangladesh
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday underscored the need for exploring ways and means to achieve deeper engagements between Dhaka and Seoul.
BAU students block rail line for 3rd day, probe body formed
Students of the Bangladesh Agricultural University continued their protests for the third consecutive day on Tuesday by blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh rail tracks following an attack on them.
Derailment in Dhaka disrupts train communications
Derailment of a compartment of a passenger train near the airport station in the capital on Tuesday disrupted rail communications between Dhaka and the rest of the Bangladesh for about two and a half hours...
Woman killed 鈥榖y husband鈥� over family feud in Dhaka
A 33-year-old woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband over a family feud in Dakkhin Khan area of the capital on Monday night...
DU tourism, hospitality management holds fresher reception
The fresher reception of the 17th and 18th batch students of the department of tourism and hospitality management, Dhaka University was held at the InterContinental Dhaka on Monday.
DSE slips into red, CSE finishes higher
The Dhaka Stock Exchange slipped into negative territory on Sunday, reversing early gains from the opening session, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange managed to hold firm and close the day on a positive note.
DCCI team to attend Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo
An 8-member business delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry will leave Dhaka for Taiwan today to participate in Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo-2025 to be held in September 3-5.聽
BAU students block rail line for 2nd day
The students of Bangladesh Agricultural University continued their protests for the second day running on Monday, demanding apology from the vice-chancellor, resignation of the proctorial body and action against outsiders and some teachers for...
