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6 including Jubo Dal joint secretary arrested in arson case

DHAKA, Aug 8, 2023 (BSS) - Members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested six BNP men from different places of the country, in a case lodged over setting three passenger buses and a police car on fire during the party's sit-in programme in the city's Matuail area on July 29.

President mourns death of ex-MP Panna Kaiser

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former lawmaker, eminent writer, researcher and intellectual Professor Panna Kaiser.

Deputy Minister Naufel pays tributes to Bangabandhu at Tungipara

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj. After laying the wreath, the deputy minister stood in solemn silence for so

Verdict in graft case against Tarique, Zubaida is usual: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the court delivered the verdict following the regular process in the case filed by the last caretaker government against Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman for illegal acquisition of wealth.

PM asks 'Smart Bangladesh Task Force' to work to spread technology

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the "Smart Bangladesh Task Force" to work in spreading technology further among the common people, saying skilled human resources have to be developed in the country as digital devices are opening up new opportunities.

Chandpur wholesale market flooded with hilsa, price coming down

Price of the much sought after hilsa fish is coming down as the largest wholesale ‘Boro Station Market’ in Chandpur district is flooded with catches. After the 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay ended on July 23, the Boro Station Market is abuzz with the presence of fishermen, traders and workers rel

Preventing propaganda: CEC, Facebook delegation to hold meeting on Aug 3

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal will hold a meeting with a Facebook delegation on Thursday (August 3, 2023), on preventing propaganda on social media.

PM arrives in Rangpur on daylong visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here this afternoon on a daylong visit to attend a number of programmes including a grand rally. On her arrival at Rangpur cantonment helipad by a helicopter at 01:13 PM, the premier was escorted to the Circuit House where she is scheduled to hold a meeting with

Month of mourning begins

The month of mourning begins today commemorating the brutal assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975.

Don’t be afraid of movement, PM asks officials

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her firm conviction that no one would be allowed to play ducks and drakes with the fate of the countrymen, saying there is no reason to be worried about movement.

Exibit country's overall development during AL govt to people: PM

DHAKA, July 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has called upon her party leaders and activists to showcase the overall development occured in the last 14 and a half years before the people. "Highlight before the people the country's overall socio-economic advan

80.39 percent students pass SSC, equivalent exams

The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams were published today where the overall pass rate is 80.39 percent which is 7.05 percentage point lower than last year’s.

PM opens "Smriti Chironjib" monument on SC premises to preserve Bangabandhu's memory

DHAKA, July 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated "Smriti Chironjib" memorial monument on the Bangladesh Supreme Court (SC) premises here. She opened the memorial monument that was built aimed at preserving the place from where Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muji

PM unveils SSC, equivalent results

DHAKA, July 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning unveiled the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2023.

RU observes fisheries week calling for boosting more fish production

Rajshahi University (RU) here at its campus observed the national fisheries week with the call for furthermore boosting fish farming through the best uses of existing natural resources for reduction of protein deficiency and cutting poverty. On the occasion, RU Department of Fisheries brought out a

New navy chief pays courtesy call on President

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral M Nazmul Hassan today paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban here today.

BNP wants abnormal situation, not elections in country: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all to stay united and protect Bangladesh from the clasps of the evil forces, saying BNP doesn’t want elections rather looks forward to creating an abnormal situation in the country. “They (BNP) want to push Bangladesh into an unstable situation again. S

BNP commits digital crimes taking advantage of digitalization: Hasan

Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP is committing digital crimes through their ‘paid agents’ and spreading propaganda taking advantage of digitalization accomplished by the present government.

PM makes 5-point proposal at UN Summit to ensure safe, nutritious food

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide, laying emphasis on coordinated steps to lift restrictions on food and fertilizer exports.