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AL leader dies after falling ill at Kashimpur prison gate

Gazipur, Dec. 21 -- Awami League leader Wasikur Rahman Babu died on Sunday after suddenly falling ill at the gate of Kashimpur Central Jail-2, jail authorities said. Confirming the incident, Superint... Read More


Bangladeshi tourists in Sri Lanka advised to take precautions amid landslide warnings

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka has urged Bangladeshi tourists to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions after the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of Sri Lanka i... Read More


Trader stabbed to death 'by muggers' in Jatrabari

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- A trader was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers in the capital's Jatrabari area early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Ashish Joaddar, 32, a cloth trader and son of Amal ... Read More


Indian visa application centre in Ctg suspends operations

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- India on Sunday suspended operations at the Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chattogram, the commercial capital of Bangladesh, until further notice. "Due to the recent security inc... Read More


Seven elephants killed as express train hits herd in India's Assam

, Dec. 21 -- Seven wild Asian elephants, including calves, were killed after a speeding passenger train struck a herd as it crossed railway tracks in north eastern India, officials said. The collisio... Read More


BPL tickets go on sale as Sylhet gears up for opening phase

, Dec. 21 -- Ticket sales for the Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will begin on Sunday, December 21. Fans are now able to purchase seats exclusively through an online platform, th... Read More


Dhaka's air turns 'very unhealthy'

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 230 at 1:15 am this morning (December 21, 2... Read More


DU Sheikh Mujib hall replaced with 'Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall'

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- After burying beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, agitated students replaced 'Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall' with 'Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall' at Dhaka University (DU) on ... Read More


Tough times ahead, everyone must remain united: Tarique Rahman

Bogura, Dec. 21 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday called for unity in the face of challenging times, asserting that the party has historically saved the country from the brink of destruc... Read More


Editors, journalists urge BNP to ensure press freedom, if elected

, Dec. 21 -- Editors and senior journalists on Sunday urged BNP to guarantee full press freedom and critical journalism if the party returns to power, stressing that independent media must be protecte... Read More