18th anniversary of Aug 17 serial bomb blasts today

18th anniversary of Aug 17 serial bomb blasts today

The 18th anniversary of the serial bomb attacks carried out by Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) across the country on August 17 in 2005 is being observed today (Thursday). On that day in 2005, around 500 bombs went off at 300 places in all districts except Munshiganj. The bombs exploded in the space of half an hour from 11:30 am.  The 30-minute bombings killed two people in...

Bangladesh-Singapore 3rd Bilateral Consultations held
Bangladesh-Singapore 3rd Bilateral Consultations held
BNP engages in conspiracy to thwart next polls: Hasina
BNP engages in conspiracy to thwart next polls: Hasina
Bangladesh’s Delhi mission pays homage to Bangabandhu
Bangladesh’s Delhi mission pays homage to Bangabandhu
Military representatives of 6 countries pay tribute to Bangabandhu
Military representatives of 6 countries pay tribute to Bangabandhu
Light to moderate rain likely to continue in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Light to moderate rain likely to continue in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Market mismanagement behind the rise of egg price
Market mismanagement behind the rise of egg price
‘India’s future and security linked with Bangladesh’
‘India’s future and security linked with Bangladesh’
Woman stabbed to death by ‘brother-in-law over land dispute’ in Faridpur
Woman stabbed to death by ‘brother-in-law over land dispute’ in Faridpur
National Mourning Day observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC
National Mourning Day observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC
Where were foreigners when war criminals came to power: Dipu Moni
Where were foreigners when war criminals came to power: Dipu Moni
National Mourning Day observed recalling Bangabandhu
National Mourning Day observed recalling Bangabandhu
Dengue: 10 patients die; 1,984 hospitalised in 24hrs
Dengue: 10 patients die; 1,984 hospitalised in 24hrs
President hosts milad at Bangabhaban on National Mourning Day
President hosts milad at Bangabhaban on National Mourning Day
Probe commission to be formed to identify masterminds of 15 August killings: Law Minister
Probe commission to be formed to identify masterminds of 15 August killings: Law Minister
BNP to hold mass processions in all cities on Friday
BNP to hold mass processions in all cities on Friday
Moshtaq, Zia were masterminds behind Aug 15 massacre: Joy
Moshtaq, Zia were masterminds behind Aug 15 massacre: Joy
Newly-wed couple found dead in Mymensingh
Newly-wed couple found dead in Mymensingh
Bangabandhu started environmental protection works in country: minister
Bangabandhu started environmental protection works in country: minister
Latest News
Delaying elections in name of reforms is unreasonable
Delaying elections in name of reforms is unreasonable

5 minutes ago | Special

VIP case, VIP extortion
VIP case, VIP extortion

43 minutes ago | National

Winter increases danger of building collapse in Gaza: UN
Winter increases danger of building collapse in Gaza: UN

1 hour ago | International

Kim and Russian minister agree to strengthen military relations
Kim and Russian minister agree to strengthen military relations

1 hour ago | International

Tsotsobe, Tsolekile and Mbhalati arrested for alleged corruption
Tsotsobe, Tsolekile and Mbhalati arrested for alleged corruption

2 hours ago | Sports

Every citizen has right to practice respective religion: Bangladesh at UN
Every citizen has right to practice respective religion: Bangladesh at UN

2 hours ago | National

Book on Tarique's life and political thinking launched
Book on Tarique's life and political thinking launched

2 hours ago | National

USA condemns ‘unjust’ sentencing of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu
USA condemns ‘unjust’ sentencing of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu

2 hours ago | International

Trump wants Gaza ceasefire before inauguration: Report
Trump wants Gaza ceasefire before inauguration: Report

3 hours ago | International

Plot afoot to brand Bangladesh as communal, stay alert: Fakhrul
Plot afoot to brand Bangladesh as communal, stay alert: Fakhrul

13 hours ago | National

Worsening floods displace nearly 100,000 in 8 Malaysian states
Worsening floods displace nearly 100,000 in 8 Malaysian states

13 hours ago | International

College girl killed in Rangamati road accident
College girl killed in Rangamati road accident

13 hours ago | City

Mirza leaves for London on Saturday to meet Tarique
Mirza leaves for London on Saturday to meet Tarique

13 hours ago | National

Bangladesh calls on India to ensure security for diplomatic missions
Bangladesh calls on India to ensure security for diplomatic missions

14 hours ago | National

Int'l Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU
Int'l Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU

14 hours ago | City

IAEA mission praises Bulgaria’s nuclear safety framework, calls for further enhancements
IAEA mission praises Bulgaria’s nuclear safety framework, calls for further enhancements

14 hours ago | International

Australia passes under-16 social media ban law, a world-first
Australia passes under-16 social media ban law, a world-first

14 hours ago | Tech

Kings start Bashundhara Group BPL in style
Kings start Bashundhara Group BPL in style

14 hours ago | Sports

Bangladesh condemns desecration of national flag, effigy burning of CA in Kolkata
Bangladesh condemns desecration of national flag, effigy burning of CA in Kolkata

15 hours ago | National

Amazon India workers strike on Black Friday for better pay
Amazon India workers strike on Black Friday for better pay

15 hours ago | International

India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman
India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman

15 hours ago | National

Russian defense minister visits N. Korea
Russian defense minister visits N. Korea

15 hours ago | International

3 more die of dengue, 354 hospitalised in 24hrs
3 more die of dengue, 354 hospitalised in 24hrs

15 hours ago | National

Afridi blames India for Champions Trophy complications
Afridi blames India for Champions Trophy complications

16 hours ago | Sports

Rizvi accuses Sheikh Hasina of "crocodile tears" over Chinmoy's arrest
Rizvi accuses Sheikh Hasina of "crocodile tears" over Chinmoy's arrest

16 hours ago | National

Body of missing boy recovered in Bogura
Body of missing boy recovered in Bogura

16 hours ago | City

Gaza toll rises to 44,363
Gaza toll rises to 44,363

16 hours ago | International

Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim government: VoA survey
Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim government: VoA survey

16 hours ago | National

UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis
UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis

17 hours ago | National

Conspiracy all around, need to remain vigilant: Jamaat Ameer
Conspiracy all around, need to remain vigilant: Jamaat Ameer

17 hours ago | National

Most Read
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail ahead of sex-trafficking trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail ahead of sex-trafficking trial

22 hours ago | Entertainment

UNRWA reports Gaza endures 'Most Intense Bombardment' since World War II
UNRWA reports Gaza endures 'Most Intense Bombardment' since World War II

17 hours ago | International

Who will account for 17 lakh crores of smuggled funds?
Who will account for 17 lakh crores of smuggled funds?

23 hours ago | Economy

Business collapses in Kolkata New Market
Business collapses in Kolkata New Market

23 hours ago | National

Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war
Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war

22 hours ago | International

ACC computer launched in Bangladesh
ACC computer launched in Bangladesh

22 hours ago | Corporate Corner

UGC issues warning against admission to 8 private universities in Bangladesh
UGC issues warning against admission to 8 private universities in Bangladesh

17 hours ago | National

Salehuddin calls for inclusive public financial management reform
Salehuddin calls for inclusive public financial management reform

19 hours ago | Economy

Mondera’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ set to participate in Rotterdam Film Festival
Mondera’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ set to participate in Rotterdam Film Festival

20 hours ago | Entertainment

Govt faces tough challenge to restore order in every sector
Govt faces tough challenge to restore order in every sector

23 hours ago | Special

Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim government: VoA survey
Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim government: VoA survey

16 hours ago | National

North Korean hackers steal billions in crypto, posing as VCs, recruiters, IT pros
North Korean hackers steal billions in crypto, posing as VCs, recruiters, IT pros

18 hours ago | Tech

Tk 1.9 million fined, 40,000 kg polythene seized in anti-polythene campaign
Tk 1.9 million fined, 40,000 kg polythene seized in anti-polythene campaign

19 hours ago | National

Messi's nomination for best FIFA men's player 2024 stuns football world
Messi's nomination for best FIFA men's player 2024 stuns football world

18 hours ago | Sports

India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman
India's foreign policy faces setback in July revolution: Mahmudur Rahman

15 hours ago | National

Myanmar explosions shake homes across Bangladesh border
Myanmar explosions shake homes across Bangladesh border

23 hours ago | National

Irish women look to bounce back after heartwarming 'Dhaka Welcome'
Irish women look to bounce back after heartwarming 'Dhaka Welcome'

22 hours ago | Sports

Massive $80 billion gold mine discovered in China
Massive $80 billion gold mine discovered in China

18 hours ago | Economy

Conspiracy all around, need to remain vigilant: Jamaat Ameer
Conspiracy all around, need to remain vigilant: Jamaat Ameer

17 hours ago | National

Israel kills 42 in Gaza amid accusations of truce violations in Lebanon
Israel kills 42 in Gaza amid accusations of truce violations in Lebanon

23 hours ago | International

15 dead, 113 missing in Uganda landslide
15 dead, 113 missing in Uganda landslide

20 hours ago | International

Ex-nursery school worker jailed for 'depraved' crimes against children
Ex-nursery school worker jailed for 'depraved' crimes against children

20 hours ago | International

Bangladesh condemns desecration of national flag, effigy burning of CA in Kolkata
Bangladesh condemns desecration of national flag, effigy burning of CA in Kolkata

15 hours ago | National

'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary consumers in US
'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary consumers in US

21 hours ago | Economy

Bus helper dies in Khulna
Bus helper dies in Khulna

22 hours ago | City

Amazon India workers strike on Black Friday for better pay
Amazon India workers strike on Black Friday for better pay

15 hours ago | International

Primary students take part in Bangla alphabet contest
Primary students take part in Bangla alphabet contest

20 hours ago | Shuvosangho

Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning

20 hours ago | City

Why Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift?
Why Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift?

19 hours ago | Entertainment

Long-distance bus services restart from Benapole after six-day suspension
Long-distance bus services restart from Benapole after six-day suspension

20 hours ago | National