Bangladesh

Bangladesh maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as a low-pressure area has formed over Northwest Bay and

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Army continues humanitarian assistance in Ctg flood-hit areas

The Bangladesh Army has continued its humanitarian assistance operations in flood-affected areas of Chattogram and the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT). According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) release, army personnel

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Matarbari Deep Sea Port to open in 2029: Shipping minister

Matarbari Deep Sea Port in Cox’s Bazar is expected to become operational by 2029, enabling the country to receive large container and cargo vessels directly for the first time, Shipping

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Heavy rainfall likely to continue for five more days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has recorded 175 millimetres of rainfall in Dhaka over the past 24 hours, marking the capital’s second-highest daily rainfall in the last 17 years. The

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Juba Dal leader stabbed to death in Jashore

A local leader of Juba Dal was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals over previous enmity in Bagharpara upazila of Jashore district on Monday. The deceased was identified as

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Elderly man electrocuted while checking submerged meter in Dhaka

An elderly man died after being electrocuted while checking an electricity meter submerged in rainwater in the Shonir Akhra area under Kadamtali police station in the capital. The deceased is

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PM hopes Bangladesh Army will achieve higher global standing

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed confidence that the Bangladesh Army will earn greater international recognition, prestige and professional distinction in the years ahead, pledging the government’s full support

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370 arrested in 24-hour operation across Dhaka

The police have arrested 370 people in a 24-hour operation targeting crime and narcotics across Dhaka. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police in a statement on Monday said that 40 cases were

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