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Baitul Mukarram turns into a battlefield as police confront Hizb ut-Tahrir men

Dhaka, March 7 -- Baitul Mukarram to Paltan and Bijoynagar turned into a battlefield after jumma' prayers on Friday due to a chase and counter-chase between law enforcers and activists of the banned o... Read More


China's trade declines in Jan-Feb amid uncertainty

HONG KONG, March 7 -- China's exports and imports weakened in January and February, with demand slipping amid global trade uncertainty. Exports rose by only 2.3% compared to the previous year, fallin... Read More


Aarong unveils world's largest craft store in Dhanmondi

Dhaka, March 7 -- Aarong, Bangladesh's fashion and lifestyle brand, announced the grand opening of its newest flagship outlet in Dhanmondi-the world's largest craft store. Spread across an awe-inspir... Read More


Local fruits see high demand in Dhaka as consumers prioritise freshness

Dhaka, March 7 -- Consumers are increasingly opting for domestic fruits due to their affordability and fresh quality. Shoppers at various kitchen markets in the capital told UNB that they are purchas... Read More


BGB seizes smuggled Indian shirts and cosmetics along Sunamganj border

Sunamganj, March 7 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a large quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including readymade shirt pieces and cosmetics, along India border in Tahirpur upazila of Sunamgan... Read More


Outlawed Hizb ut-Tahrir to face music for any activity: Police warn ahead of "March for Khilafat"

Dhaka, March 7 -- Police will consider all kinds of activities of the banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir as punishable offense, said police headquarters on Friday. In a message, the police headqua... Read More


Man held on charge of raping minor girl in Magura

Magura, March 7 -- year-old man has been arrested on charge of raping a minor girl in Magura Sadar upazila, said police on Friday. The arrestee, Hitu Sheikh, hailing from Nijandayali Mathpara village... Read More


Faridpur farmers hope for bumper onion harvest this season

Faridpur, March 7 -- Farmers in Faridpur are passing busy time in taking care of the planted onion seeds on 1,854 hectares of land with the aim to meet local demand for the spicy vegetable. The distr... Read More


BRB Slum fire now under control

Dhaka, March 6 -- A fire that broke out at a slum in Bhasantek area of Dhaka on Thursday morning was brought under control after half an hour of efforts. Talha Bin Jasim, station officer (media cell)... Read More


Harassment of DU female student: Accused sent on leave until probe ends

Dhaka, March 6 -- Authorities at Dhaka University have formed a three-member investigation committee, led by Assistant Proctor Rafiqul Islam, to investigate the harassment of a female student. During... Read More