Category: General
Rajshahi Train Services Suspended as Students Protest Over Alleged Assault
Dhaka: Train services between Rajshahi and other regions were brought to a halt following a protest by Rajshahi University (RU) students who blocked a railway track. The demonstration was in response to an alleged assault on a student by a travelling…
Bus Helper Arrested Over Attempted Rape Aboard Bus in Ashulia
Dhaka: Police have arrested the helper of a bus over the attempted rape of a female garment worker on a moving bus in Ashulia, a week after the incident. The accused, Kawshar Hossain Sanzid, 25, a helper of Itihash Paribahan, was arrested from Gazipur…
One Arrested with 30kg of Venison in Sundarbans
Dhaka: Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive arrested a man along with 30kg of venison in the Sundarbans area of Dacope upazila in Khulna district on Monday. The arrestee was identified as Mehedi Hasan, 30.
According to United News of Banglad…
Bangladesh Moves Towards Energy Security with Strategic Reserves and Infrastructure Development
Dhaka: In a major step towards bolstering energy security, the government has launched initiatives to build Strategic Energy Reserves and supporting storage facilities to help safeguard fuel supplies against global market volatility and emergency disr…
Seven Arrested for Alleged Human Trafficking in Bangladesh Using Fraudulent Visas
Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has apprehended seven alleged members of a human trafficking syndicate accused of fraudulently facilitating a woman’s travel to Italy using the passport and visa of another applicant.
Acco…
Outgoing Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan Bids Farewell to President
Dhaka: Outgoing Chief of Navy Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hassan paid a farewell call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Tuesday. During the meeting, Admiral Nazmul expressed his gratitude to the President for his support throughout his te…
Obhizatrik Foundation Distributes Food Aid to 200 Flood-Hit Families in Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka: Obhizatrik Foundation has distributed nearly 2 tonnes of emergency food assistance among 200 flood-affected families in Ramu, Pekua, and Chakaria upazilas in Cox’s Bazar district following recent heavy rains and flooding.
According to United …
River Ports Directed to Hoist Cautionary Signal No 1 Due to Weather Conditions
Dhaka: River ports in certain regions have been instructed to hoist cautionary signal No 1 as rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary south or southeasterly gusty or squally winds, are expected to affect many parts of the country. This direc…