Wait prolonged for release of Bangladeshi crewmen on MV Abdullah
GB Today Special Correspondent, Chattogram: The hijacked Bangladesh flag bearing vessel, MV Abdullah, with 23 Bangladeshi crewmen held hostage by…
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3 journalists accused in Cox’s Bazar hill cutting case
The DoE has expressed anger over news coverage of a hill-cutting incident and written complaint against 14 officials…
12 pirates on board hijacked MV Abdullah, says EU naval force
Bangladesh News Desk: European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) has confirmed the presence of 12 pirates on the…
Prices surge ahead of Ramadan despite moves to rein in
Ramadan starts on 12 March, depending on the moon sighting. The current price surge is adding significant pressure…
Bangladesh exports Chinese cabbage for first time
A new vegetable item has been added to the country’s export basket with the shipment of around 23,610…
Fire at ‘jhut’ warehouse in Gazipur
Dhaka Office: A fire broke out at a warehouse for fabric scraps, known as ‘jhut’, in Konabari area…
Dhaka metro rail: MRT plans to build 3 skywalks at key stations
– Skywalk for Secretariat requires special consideration – Proposed skywalk for BSMMU has been approved Dhaka Office: The…
2500 acres of forest land recovered
Bangladesh News Desk: The Forest Department has recovered 2500 acres of forest land from an artificial lake created…
MJF: 17.1% farmers changed agricultural practices due to climate change
– 1,022 people took part in the survey – 15.6% lack awareness on taking steps against VAW Dhaka…
Two firms fined Tk 3.50cr for egg price manipulation
Staff Reporter: The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has fined two firms Tk 3.50 crore after allegations of unusually…
Kurigram farmers worried as cold wave and dense fog threaten seedbeds
UNB, Kurigram: Kurigram district in Bangladesh is currently grappling with a mild cold wave and dense fog, posing…
DMP imposes ban on motorcycle movement for 3 days
Dhaka office: Dhaka Metropolitan of Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on motorcycle movement for three days before…
Sagar-Runi murder: Report submission deadline extended for 106th time
UNB, Dhaka: A Dhaka court yesterday extended till January 23 the deadline for submitting the probe report of…
Fireworks, sky lanterns banned in Dhaka until further notice: DMP
UNB, Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all kinds of fireworks and sky lanterns…
Domestic airlines lose passengers to better road, rail service
Costlier tickets also behind decline in passengers; to offset the challenge, air carriers are exploring global horizons Kamran…
Maayer Daak programme faces police restriction
Dhaka Office: The Maayer Daak members have alleged that they faced restrictions from the police while holding a…
Barrister Mainul Hosein passes away
Dhaka Office: Former caretaker government adviser, ex-Bar Council president, and publisher of the Daily New Nation newspaper, Barrister…
Falling paddy price spells doom for farmers
Growers not getting back production cost ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman, Dhaka: Paddy farmers across the country have been…
Cyclone Midhili: 200,000 farmers suffer losses of 182C in Barisal
– Total 19,655 hectares crop fields damaged – Barguna, Bhola and Patuakhali districts the most affected Bangladesh News…
‘Stop arrest of RMG workers, revise minimum wage’
Bangladesh Garment Sramik Sanghati, a RMG workers’ platform, yesterday held a rally in front of Jatiya Press Club…