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248 arrested, illegal nets seized in 6-day drive: River Police

Dhaka, April 30 -- River Police have seized a large quantity of illegal fishing net and arrested 248 people in countrywide drives over the past six days. River police conducted the nationwide drives ... Read More


Prof Yunus hands over homes to flood victims; thanks Army for quality work

Dhaka, April 30 -- Handing over the newly built houses to flood victims, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the joint efforts have set an example of working together "honestly an... Read More


Man hit by train dies at Khulna hospital

Khulna, April 30 -- year-old man who was injured being hit by a train in Daulatpur upazila of Khulna on Wednesday morning died at a hospital. The deceased was Md Helal, a resident of Madhupur village... Read More


Independent journalism faces multidimensional challenges: BFUJ Secretary General

Dhaka, April 30 -- Independent journalism, while being a cornerstone of democracy, is currently facing multidimensional challenges in Bangladesh, said Kader Gani Chowdhury, Secretary General of the Ba... Read More


Chattogram Test: Bangladesh tighten grip with dominant morning session

Dhaka, April 30 -- Bangladesh stepped ahead in the Chattogram Test on the third morning, adding 113 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 27 overs before lunch. The hosts ended the session at 404 f... Read More


Weak grid investment slows Asia-Pacific energy transition: ADB

Dhaka, April 30 -- A shortage of investment in power grid infrastructure is preventing developing countries in Asia and the Pacific from fully reaping the benefits of the energy transition, including ... Read More


Deepto ends news programming; govt played no role in decision, says Mahfuj

Dhaka, April 30 -- The government has not been responsible for halting the news broadcasts of Deepto TV, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Tuesday. Speaking at La Ministry of I... Read More


BNP leader Aman, his wife acquitted in graft case

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Appellate Division on Wednesday acquitted BNP leader Amanullah Aman and his wife Sabera Aman in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over two decades ... Read More


Ramna Batamul Cases: HC sets May 8 to deliver verdict

Dhaka, April 30 -- The High Court (HC) on Wednesday set May 8 to deliver its judgment on the death references, appeals and jail appeals of the convicts in the Ramna Batamul bombing cases filed over tw... Read More


Manikganj man hacked to death after reporting rape attempt on granddaughter

Manikganj, April 30 -- year-old man was hacked to death in Singair upazila of Manikganj on Tuesday, allegedly for filing a complaint against a man who attempted to rape his granddaughter. The decease... Read More