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Four arrested with firearms while preparing for buffalo robbery in Bhola

Bhola, Sept. 11 -- Coast Guard members on Thursday arrested four alleged robbers along with firearms, domestic weapons and engine-driven boats while they were preparing for a buffalo robbery in Doulat... Read More


2,900 families marooned as rivers swell in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj, Sept. 11 -- Rising water levels in the Padma, Mahananda and Punarbhaba rivers have flooded low-lying areas of Chapainawabganj, leaving around 2,900 families marooned in two upazilas. ... Read More


63 foreigners detained over suspected online gambling in Ctg

Chattogram, Sept. 11 -- Police in a joint operation detained at least 63 foreign nationals for their suspected involvement in online gambling activities in the West Jalalabad area of the city on Thurs... Read More


Global community must move beyond expressions of solidarity to resolve Rohingya crisis: Dhaka

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday called on the international community to move beyond expressions of solidarity and ensure shared responsibility and sust... Read More


Fire at Dhanmondi Apex showroom brought under control

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- A fire that broke out at an Apex footwear showroom in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Thursday morning was brought under control around noon. The Fire Service received information ... Read More


Fire breaks out at footwear showroom at Dhaka's Dhanmondi

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- A fire broke out at footwear showroom in Dhanmondi area of the capital on Thursday morning. The Fire Service received information about the fire at an Apex showroom at around 10:05... Read More


Pooja Sengupta's Turongomi to stage 'Dhora Toru Kabyo' on Friday

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Turongomi, the acclaimed theatrical dance repertory, will stage the fifth show of its dance theatre production 'Dhora Toru Kabyo - Nature's Tale' on Friday at Chhayanaut Auditorium ... Read More


Experts, activists call to scrap law that criminalises attempted suicide

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Mental health experts and activists on Thursday called for repealing a colonial era law that criminalises attempted suicide, at a gathering and candlelight vigil held at TSC, Dhaka ... Read More


For 17 years, freedom of expression was limited to a single person, party: Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said that although there were many television channels and newspapers in the country over the past 17 years, freedom of ex... Read More


Govt has no intention to interfere in journalists' professional work: Information Minister

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman, popularly known as Partho, said Thursday that the government will not impede press freedom or interfere in professional dutie... Read More