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Anchored launch in Barishal burnt in fire

Barishal, March 28 -- A docked passenger launch was burnt in a fire at Patarhat terminal in Mehendiganj upazila of Barishal early Friday. However, no casualty was reported as there was no passenger i... Read More


12 illegal lead battery factories shut down in Dhaka's Konapara, Aminbazar

Dhaka, March 28 -- In drives against illegal lead battery production the Department of Environment (DoE) has shut down 12 factories operating in Konapara, Jatrabari, and Aminbazar, Savar. These facto... Read More


Payment of salaries of RMG workers 'complete': BGMEA

Dhaka, March 27 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced the completion of wage and allowance payments, despite some gaps, for workers in the ready-made garm... Read More


Over 5 million to leave Dhaka for Eid by Sunday midnight

Dhaka, March 27 -- ul-Fitr, one of the largest festival of the Muslim, an estimated five million people are expected to leave Dhaka city between Thursday afternoon and midnight Sunday, creating a mass... Read More


Afran Nisho appears as a prisoner to promote 'Daagi'

Dhaka, March 27 -- Popular actor Afran Nisho surprised onlookers by appearing in a prisoner's outfit at Gulshan Shooting Club on Thursday afternoon, as part of an innovative promotional strategy for h... Read More


Asia must strengthen cooperation as destinies are intertwined: Dr Yunus

Hainan (China), March 27 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Asia must step up and strengthen cooperation in four key areas -- financial, trade; food and agriculture and technology,... Read More


Trade with India through Hili land port to remain suspended for 8 days

Dinajpur, March 27 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through Hili land port of Dinajpur will remain suspended for eight days from March 29 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Prof Shahinur Islam, gen... Read More


Darshana rail port to remain closed for 9 days

Chuadanga, March 27 -- Darshana Rail Port will remain closed from for nine days from March 27 to April 4 due to the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. Due to holiday no goods will be imported from India during thi... Read More


Youth stabbed to death in Mymensingh

Mymensingh, March 27 -- year-old youth was stabbed to death over a trivial matter in Mymensingh district headquarters on Wednesday night. The deceased was Sajeeb, son of Abul Kalam Azad of Hamid Uddi... Read More


Will Smith reflects on personal growth through music in 'Based on a True Story'

Dhaka, March 27 -- Will Smith could have allowed the fallout from his infamous Oscars incident to overshadow his career, with his reputation in decline and his personal life under scrutiny. However, ... Read More