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DB comes under attack during anti-drug drive at Tongi; 28 arrested

, April 30 -- Detectives came under attack during an anti-drug drive at Tongi of Gazipur City Corporation on Wednesday night, prompting police to use sound grenades to bring the situation under contro... Read More


Fire Service launches e-fire licence system

, April 30 -- The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) has launched an e-fire licence system to simplify the process of delivering public services. Director General Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed ... Read More


Pistol, 10 bullets found in abandoned bag in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj, April 30 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have recovered a pistol and 10 bullets in an abandoned bag in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj. The recovery was made near a gr... Read More


PM urges unity, says parliament must not be allowed to fail

Sangsad Bhaban, April 30 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged opposition MPs to work together with the government to make parliament effective and successful, warning that any failure of... Read More


PM urges opposition to work together with govt to make parliament effective

Sangsad Bhaban, April 30 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged opposition MPs to work together with the government to make parliament effective and successful, warning that any failure of... Read More


West Bengal records highest-ever poll participation since Independence

Dhaka, April 30 -- West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.47 per cent in the two-phase Assembly elections, the highest in the state since Independence. In Phase II, polling stood at ... Read More


Ranveer Singh to begin shooting 'Pralay' in Aug 2026; rumours of rift dismissed

Dhaka, April 30 -- Ranveer Singh is set to begin filming his upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller Pralay in August 2026, with insiders rejecting recent reports of "creative differences" between the acto... Read More


First session of 13th Parliament prorogued

, April 30 -- The first session of 13th Parliament was prorogued on Thursday after 25 sittings beginning March 12. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad read out the prorogation order of the President at 9:23pm.... Read More


Manta Connect launched in Barishal to advance health, education inclusion for floating fishing community

, April 30 -- A floating fishing community in Bangladesh's southern coastal region is set to be digitally and socially integrated into mainstream services through a new multi-sector initiative aimed a... Read More


City Bank posts 162% profit growth in Q1; CEO voices concern over credit slowdown

, April 30 -- City Bank, a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh, recorded a staggering 162 percent growth in its net profit for the first quarter (Q1) ending March 31, 2026. According to a p... Read More