Nine hundred and six cartons cigarettes of foreign brand Esse were seized on Saturday from three passengers of two flights at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.  "Acting on a tip-off, the National Security Intelligence with the assistance of the customs intelligence and investigation directorate, seized the cigarettes," said Riyadul Islam, deputy commissioner of customs…

The government today published a list of 10,789 Razakars who collaborated with the Pakistani occupation forces during the 1971 War of Liberation. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque released the list at a press briefing at his ministry. At the press briefing, the minister said the number of genuine freedom fighters is not more than 2.10 lakh. The government took the initiative to introduce…

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued guidelines for vehicular movement at key points in the capital on the occasion of Victory Day to be celebrated on Monday. In observance of the day, the Victory Day parade will take place at the National Parade Square in the city’s Agargaon area, BSS reports. The DMP Traffic Division has barred vehicular movement except sticker-holders on some major…

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals on the occasion of the Martyred Intellectuals Day. First the President and then the Prime Minister placed wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur. After placing the wreath, both stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the…

The High Court  on Tuesday observed that 'Joy Bangla' should be national slogan from December 16. An HC bench of Justice FRM Nazmul Ahasan and Justice KM Kamrul Kader came up with the observation while hearing a rule. Supreme Court lawyer Dr Bashir Ahmed had filed a writ petition on December 3, 2017. On December 4, the HC issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to…

Home Minister Ashaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said Bangladesh is a role model in eradicating militancy from the country as it has achieved remarkable success in its fight against militancy. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced zero tolerance policy against militancy and asked the law enforcement agencies to prevent it and they have done it successfully," he said, reports UNB. He made…

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld a High Court order staying the proceedings of a case against actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act. A five-member Appellate Division bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, passed he order rejecting a petition filed by the state challenging the HC order. On November 20, the High…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra  Modi, former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee and former Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi are expected to visit Dhaka next year to attend Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman’s birth centenary celebration. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen came up with the information while addressing a discussion on India’s role in…

A man was killed and 12 others were injured in a head-on collision between two launches in the Meghna River in Sonargaon upazila of Naryanganj early Saturday. Deceased Humayun, 35, was a resident in Bhedarganj upazila of Shariatpur. Gazaraia Police Investigation Center officer in-charge Aminul Islam said 'Bogdadia-13' launch coming from Dhaka collided head-on with 'Manik-4' in the…

UN Secretary General António Guterres has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in addressing the issue of climate change in the international arena. He also mentioned Bangladesh’s remarkable contribution to peace operations as well as the reputation and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers. The UN chief made the remarks when Ambassador and Permanent Representative…

The threat of climate-related disasters has not lessened for Bangladesh and it remains at 7th position among counties most vulnerable to extreme weather conditions. However, its ability to deal with climate-related disasters has increased. At the same time, Bangladesh stands third among countries most hit by natural disasters. This data was revealed in the Global Climate Risk Index 2020 released on…

West Bengal BJP Vice-President Krishna Bhattacharya greeted Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir with flowers. The BJP leader accorded the warm reception to Mr Sayem Sobhan this morning on his arrival at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, West Bengal. Naem Nizam, the editor of Bangla daily Bangladesh Protidin, accompanied him during the visit. While welcoming Mr Sayem…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday left Madrid wrapping up her visit to Spain after attending the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25). The world’s 12-day annual climate summit, COP25, kicked off in Madrid, the Spain’s central capital, on Monday under the UN framework convention on climate change. A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime Minister…