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Dhaka District Gazipur Kishoreganj Manikganj Faridpur Gopalganj Madaripur Munshiganj Narayanganj Narsingdi Rajbari Shariatpur Tangail

More heavy rain forecast in the capital in the next 72 hours

The capital Dhaka and various parts of the country have been experiencing extreme hardships since Sunday morning as torrential rain suddenly lashed the city. The Meteorological Department said that this amount of rainfall has not been seen in this month of September. Some areas of the capital have received more than 100 millimeters of rain today.

Clashes with police in Bhanga, UNO office, election office set on fire

In Faridpur's Bhanga, angry mobs attacked the UNO office and the election office to protest the redrawing of parliamentary constituencies and the police case. The buildings were vandalized and set on fire. They also attacked the police station and vandalized a police vehicle. Tension has spread throughout the area due to the incident.

Election Commission confirms: JACSU vote is completely transparent and fair

No evidence of irregularities was found in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JACSU) elections, said Election Commission Member Secretary Professor Dr. AKM Rashidul Alam. He made the remarks at the JACSU results announcement ceremony at the Senate Building on Saturday (September 13) at 5:15 pm.

Rain in the capital, but the heat wave still persists

ENGLISH Several areas of the country, including the capital, have been receiving rain since yesterday. Meteorologists said that this rain is due to the activation of the monsoon. They also say that a low pressure area may form in the Bay of Bengal in a day or two, and then the amount of rain may increase further. However, the amount of rain that has started now is unlikely to be much, and it may decrease from tomorrow, Saturday.

Death at JACSU polling station! Teacher Jannatul dies while performing his duties

Jannatul Ferdous Moumita (31), an assistant professor of the Department of Fine Arts at Jahangirnagar University, suddenly fell ill this Friday morning while serving as a polling officer in the JACSU elections. She was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

DUCSU camp pays tribute at Intellectuals Memorial

Leaders of the Chhatrashibir-backed 'Unified Students' Alliance' panel, which won the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, offered prayers and munajat in memory of the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the July Uprising.

Journalist di-es while covering DUCSU election

A journalist named Tariqul Islam has died while covering the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. He was working as a reporter for UK-based television channel S-A. The incident took place on Tuesday (September 9) afternoon at the university's historic Curzon Hall premises. According to eyewitnesses, Tariqul was covering the DUCSU elections at around 1:30 pm when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed on the ground. Other journalists and colleagues present immediately rushed him to the emergency departm

DU closed for public for 34 hours ahead of DUSU-Hall Parliament polls

All entrances to the campus will be closed for 34 hours due to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Sangsad elections. The university authorities said in an emergency notice on Thursday that Shahbagh, Palashi, Doel Chattar, Shibbari Crossing, Fuller Road, Udayan School and Nilkhet entrances will be closed to the public from 8 pm on Monday to 6 am on Wednesday.

Biruttam Quader Siddiqui's house attacked in Tangail, car and window panes vandalized

The house of Krishak-Shramik Janata League president and Bir Uttam freedom fighter Quader Siddiqui was attacked overnight in Tangail. Around 1 am on Sunday, 10-15 attackers vandalized his 'Sonar Bangla' residence on the city's District Headquarters Road by throwing bricks and stones.

Attack on Nural Pagla's court, 5 arrested for attacking police

Five people have been arrested in connection with the attack on the court of controversial figure Nurul Haque alias Nural Pagla in Rajbari's Goalanda. They were arrested in a raid conducted overnight on Saturday and sent to court on Sunday afternoon.

Hollywood movies coming to Dhaka to reignite fear

One of the most successful horror franchises in Hollywood history, The Conjuring is ready to strike fear into audiences once again. So far, eight films in the franchise have been released, each of which has been a box office success. The latest, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, released in 2021, was incredibly popular even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extortionists and usurpers have no place in BNP: Shama Obayed

The party's central organizing secretary Shama Obayed Islam (Rinku) has commented that there is no place for extortionists or usurpers in BNP.

Madaripur mob lynching on suspicion of theft: Attempt to gouge out a young man's eyes

Three young men were lynched on suspicion of theft in the Paschim Math Baghabari area of Shirkhara union in Madaripur Sadar upazila early Sunday morning. According to local sources, residents of the area chased and caught the three and started beating them severely, thinking they were behaving suspiciously.

25 kg pangas caught in Padma, price half a million taka!

A rare giant pangas fish, weighing 25 kg, has been caught in the Padma River in Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari! The price of this fish has risen to more than half a million taka. The fish was sold at an auction in the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat area of Goalanda on Friday morning for 57,500 taka.

National Consensus Commission discussion postponed over Uttara training plane crash

The second phase of the ongoing discussions of the National Consensus Commission with political parties over the Bangladesh Air Force training plane crash at Milestone School and College premises in the capital's Uttara Diabari, causing casualties, has been postponed today.

Death sentence for rape, rapist ordered to sell land to collect fine

A court in Faridpur has sentenced Nuruddin Molla (57) to death for raping a 13-year-old, physically and mentally disabled girl. At the same time, he has been fined five lakh taka and has been ordered to pay the fine to the rape victim.

Chief Advisor's deep condolences over the plane crash

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training plane at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital's Uttara area of Diabari.

Rajbari Sadar Hospital's ongoing lift work 'stopped' due to non-payment of dues

The construction work of the 250-bed District Sadar Hospital in Rajbari is being disrupted due to extortionists. Multiple local extortionist groups are creating obstacles one after another in the installation of the hospital's lift. The officials present at the District Development Coordination Meeting expressed their anger over this.

King of Rajbari: 20 maunds in weight, price 8 lakhs!

A huge Shahiwal bull, weighing about 20 maunds or 800 kg, has been prepared for sacrifice in Rajbari ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha! A farmer named Subash Sikder has raised this cow like a child for four years. He has been given the name—"King of Rajbari". He is asking for 8 lakh taka.

Father killed in Savar, daughter surrenders by calling 999

A young woman surrendered to the police by calling the national emergency service number 999 after hacking her father to death in Majidpur, Savar. This sensational incident took place in Majidpur Kathalbagan of Savar municipal area early on Thursday (May 8).Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Savar Model Police Station Jewel Mia confirmed the truth of the incident. The deceased has been identified as Abdus Sattar (55). He is a resident of Bhaga village of Singra police station in Natore district.

time for investigation into Sagar-Runi murder case extended by another 6 months!

The High Court has given another 6 months to investigate the case filed in the murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi. The High Court bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi passed the order on Tuesday following the state's request for time.

Bangladesh Legislative Service Association President is Dr. Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury and General Secretary is S. M. Shafayet Hossain

The committee of Bangladesh Legislative Service Association, an organization of officials of the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has been formed. The ex-officio president of the executive committee is Mr. Dr. Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury, Secretary of the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, and Mr. S. M. Shafayet Hossain (Green), General Secretary and Joint Secretary.

Leaders and activists have been without homes for 17 long years: Khayyam

For 17 long years, none of the BNP leaders and activists have been able to stay at home. Almost every leader and activist has been either in jail or absconding day after day in false cases, said Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam, former president of Rajbari district BNP and former MP. He said this in his speech as the chief guest at the joint public meeting of Chandani Union and Khanganj Union BNP of Rajbari Sadar Upazila organized at the historic Belgachhi Railway Eidgah Maidan on Saturday, November 30.

After 4 hours of counting, 6 crore taka was found, the account is ongoing

The counting of money from 11 donation boxes of the Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj continues. After four hours of counting, 6 crore taka was found. Currently, the counting of small bills is going on. It will be evening when the counting is completed.

Second day of Jor Ijtema underway on banks of Turag river in Tongi

The second day of the five-day Jor Ijtema, held on the banks of Turag river in Tongi, Gazipur, is underway today, Saturday (November 30). Lakhs of devotees participating in the Ijtema are listening to a sermon on the six fundamental qualities of Islam, which are given special importance to improve faith, action, and morals.

11 donation boxes opened, 29 sacks of taka and other valuables found.

Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj district is one of the country's most historic and popular religious establishments, known for its large amount of donation collection and unique variety of donations. Recently, 11 donation boxes of the mosque were opened and 29 sacks of taka, coins of different countries, gold jewelry and other valuables were found.

Human chain and protest rally in Tangail to protest the arrest of ISKCON Prabhu Chinmoy Krishna Das

A “human chain and protest rally” was held in Tangail to protest the arrest of ISKCON Prabhu Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. This program was organized in front of the Tangail Press Club at 11 am on Tuesday (November 26) by the initiative of “Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote, Tangail Branch”.

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