Category: General
Meeting with FS in NY: UN reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s reform initiatives
UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo has reaffirmed the United Nations’ strong support for the reform initiatives of Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Prof Muhammad Yunus.
“Had a productive meetin…
Durga Puja: Fireworks, sky lanterns banned in Sylhet
The Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has announced a five-day ban on all fireworks and sky lanterns in Sylhet town in celebration of Durga Puja, the largest festival for the Hindu community.
Additionally, the sale and consumption of all drugs are pr…
Dry landslide blocks Siddhicharan Highway at Katari-Ghurmi section
A dry landslide occurred this morning at Bhaluwapani of Katari municipality-14 has blocked the Katari-Ghurmi section of the Siddhicharan Highway.
According to Area Police Office Katari’s Chief and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kamal Bajgain, the …
Two detained over Islamic song at Ctg puja mandap: Police
Police have detained two youths who were in a group that rendered songs, including one having Islamic theme, at JM Sen Hall Puja mandap on Thursday evening.
Kazi Md Tarek Aziz, additional deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), …
This year’s death toll from dengue surpasses 200
This year’s death toll from the mosquito-borne disease dengue surged past 200 on Friday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of…
No shortage of sugar during festivals: STC
Kathmandu: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) has assured of sufficient supplies of sugar during the festivals. As it said, additional imports of sugar have begun bearing in mind its increased demand for festivals.
On Wednesday, the STC brought 2,200…
The Young Activists Summit announces its lineup of 2024 Laureates
The Young Activists Summit will honour five outstanding young people who have inspired and mobilised their communities to create meaningful change on November 19, 2024.
Taking place at the Palais des Nations, headquarters of the United Nations Offic…
Communist Party of China maintains ties with all parties in Bangladesh: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Friday emphasised that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has long maintained friendly relations with all major political parties in Bangladesh.
He expressed China’s willingness to further strengthen excha…