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20th death anniv of Mostafijur Rahman observed

20th death anniv of Mostafijur Rahman observed

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 10: The 20th death anniversary of Alhaj Mostafijur Rahman, the founder of Mostafa Group, was observed in the port city on Wednesday. To mark the day, a commemorative meeting was held at the head office of the Mostafa Group. Managing Director of the company Alhaj Jahir Uddin preside


2 youths die after consuming alcohol in Pabna

2 youths die after consuming alcohol in Pabna

Two youths died allegedly after consuming alcohol in Pabna city early Friday, police said. The deceased were identified as Suman Sarkar, 35, son of Sanchit Sarkar, and Mamun, 32, son of Habibur Rahman, of Gopalpur and Radhanagar Maktab villages respectively. Sukhi Khatun, a nurse at Pabna General

Aman paddy harvest in Sylhet nearing end, 80pc already done

Aman paddy harvest in Sylhet nearing end, 80pc already done

SYLHET, Dec 11: Farmers in the Sylhet region are in the midst of a busy and successful Aman paddy harvest. Over 80 per cent of the crop has already been harvested, according to farmers and officials from various upazilas. Ataur Rahman Mia, a farmer from Baushi in Golapganj upazila, said that this

Godkhali florists dream big as new season approaching

Godkhali florists dream big as new season approaching

BENAPOLE, Dec 11: Known as the "Flower Capital" of Bangladesh, Godkhali in Jashore is once again buzzing with activities as the new season bringing along five back-to-back special occasions like Victory Day, Christmas, Thirty First Night, Valentine's Day and Mother Langue Day is approaching. With

Two-year-old child trapped in abandoned deep well in Rajshahi

Two-year-old child trapped in abandoned deep well in Rajshahi

A two-year-old boy became trapped inside an abandoned deep well in Koelhat village of Pachander Union in Tanor upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday afternoon. Sajid, son of Rakib, fell into the 35-feet-deep pipe while playing near his home in Koelhat Purbapara village. Locals initially tried to rescue

Bagerhat keeps 4 seats, Gazipur retains 5: Appellate Division

Bagerhat keeps 4 seats, Gazipur retains 5: Appellate Division

The Appellate Division on Wednesday ruled that Bagerhat district will retain its four parliamentary seats, while Gazipur will continue with five. The seven-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, passed the order. Earlier, on November 10, a High Court (HC) ruling restored

56 migratory birds freed from poachers in Sylhet

56 migratory birds freed from poachers in Sylhet

Fifty-six migratory birds, identified as Bali ducks, were released into the wild in Chondipul area of Sylhet after being rescued by the Forest Department from illegal traders, officials said Tuesday. The birds, initially kept in sacks for sale, were freed at the banks of the Surma River in the pre

Policeman’s body recovered in Ctg, APBn suspects suicide

Policeman’s body recovered in Ctg, APBn suspects suicide

Members of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) believe that a policeman whose body was recovered in Chattogram died by suicide. Deepak Jyoti Khisha, superintendent of police for RAB-9, said law enforcers initially suspect that 25-year-old Nayeem Biswas hanged himself. The cause of death will be conf

Drugs, weapons entering thru Daulatpur border unhindered

Drugs, weapons entering thru Daulatpur border unhindered

PABNA, Dec 08: Ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections, various types of Indian weapons along with illegal drugs are entering Bangladesh through the Daulatpur border in Kushtia. These weapons smuggled from the neighbouring country through the border are being supplied to crimin

BD-India trade sees no sizable growth after regime change

BD-India trade sees no sizable growth after regime change

BENAPOLE, Dec 06: Bangladesh's trade with India has not witnessed any mentionable growth as expected in the year since the change of government on August 05, 2024. Instead, multiple barriers have caused a steady decline in import-export activities through the Benapole land port-one of the busiest

47 Indian fishermen released from Bagerhat jail

47 Indian fishermen released from Bagerhat jail

Forty-seven Indian fishermen released from Bagerhat District Jail will be handed over to the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday. Following a court order, jail authorities handed them over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon in the presence of officials from the Indian High Commission, an

One killed, 10 injured in clash over supremacy in Narsingdi

One killed, 10 injured in clash over supremacy in Narsingdi

A man was shot dead and ten others suffered bullet injuries in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy at Nilakhya of Raipura upazila of Narsingdi district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Mamun Mia, 25, son of Abdul Awal of the village, reports UNB. Sujan Cha