Category: Miscellaneous

Foreign Minister requests visiting Irish Minister to ease the visa process

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has invited Irish investment in Bangladesh, particularly in agro-processing, pharmaceuticals and IT sectors.

Hallmark MD Tanvir, wife Jesmin among nine jailed for life

The Dhaka Special Judge Court-1 on Tuesday sentenced nine people, including Hallmark Group managing director Tanvir Mahmud and his wife and the company's chairman Jesmin Islam, to life-term imprisonment in one of the 11 cases filed related to Sonali Bank's loan scam amounting to Tk 4,000 crore

Be friendly with children: PM to guardians

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday advised the guardians to become friendly with their children to keep them away from menaces lik terrorism, militancy, drug and corruption.

President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu at Tungipara

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman here on his 104th birth anniversary coinciding with the National Children's Day-2024.

Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary being celebrated

The nation is celebrating the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day-2024 today in a befitting manner.

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 104th birth anniversary coninciding with the National Children's Day-2024.

AL chalks out elaborate programmes on Bangabandhu's birthday

Awami League (AL) has drawn up elaborate programmes marking the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day tomorrow

Jhenaidah-1 lawmaker Abdul Hyee passes away

Ruling Awami League (AL) lawmaker from Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) constituency and Jhenaidah district AL President Abdul Hyee passed away at Bamrungrad Hospital in Thailand early this morning at the age of 71.

Nation set to celebrate Bangabandhu's 104th birth anniversary tomorrow

The nation is set to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day-2024 tomorrow in a befitting manner.

Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka's air quality was categorised as “unhealthy" this morning.

48 youth get police jobs at Tk 120 in Faridpur

A total of 48 young men and women from poor and middle-class families have received police jobs in Faridpur spending only Tk 120 each.

Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka's air quality was categorised as “very unhealthy this morning.

Weather forecast: Scattered thunderstorms in four divisions, BMD says

Scattered rain or thunderstorms with temporary gusty winds are expected to affect one or two places within Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions, including the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali, according to BMD latest weather bulletin.

Hijacked vessels MV Abdullah anchored at Garakad coast in Somalia

Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah which was hijacked by Somali pirates with 23 crews on board anchored at Garakad coast near Hobyo port in Somalia at 2.00 pm on Thursday, said Captain Sakhawat Hossain, General Secretary of Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers Association.

Govt investigating whether BNP has connections with syndicates, hoarding: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the government is trying to identify those who are involved in market syndicates and investigating whether BNP has any link to the syndicates and hoarders.

Advanced medical care to be ensured for Gazipur burn victims: health minister

Advanced medical care will be ensured for the victims of Gazipur's gas cylinder fire, Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen said today.

Diversify jute goods as per market demand: PM Hasina says at jute fair

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for diversifying jute products according to the demand of the international market to unlock a huge export potential.

Sadi Mohammad to be laid to rest at Mohammadpur graveyard

The unexpected passing of the esteemed Rabindra Sangeet exponent, Sadi Mohammad, has deeply saddened the nation, leaving many unable to come to terms with his untimely departure.

President returns home after overseas health check-up

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today returned home after his 10-day medical checkup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK).