Renowned lyricist & composer Abu Zafar passes away
Renowned lyricist & composer Abu Zafar passes away

Renowned lyricist and composer of numerous timeless songs, Abu Zafar, is no more. His daughter, Jihan Faria, confirmed his passing. The composer had been suffering from various age-related complications for some time. He was 82 years old. Abu Zafar will be laid to rest at Kushtia Municipal...

Recruiting agencies laundered amount equivalent to four Metrorail projects
Recruiting agencies laundered amount equivalent to four Metrorail projects

White Paper on State of the Bangladesh Economy reveals various aspects of economic mismanagement of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina led government. According to the committee responsible for the white paper, the recruiting agencies have transacted amount equivalent to the cost of four...

Dhaka-Benapole train service via Padma Bridge from Dec 2
Dhaka-Benapole train service via Padma Bridge from Dec 2

Train services on the Dhaka-Benapole route via the Padma Bridge are set to begin on December 2. Padma Rail Link Project Director Md Afzal Hossain stated, We are optimistic about the official launch of passenger train services on the Dhaka-Benapole route via the Padma Bridge starting December 2....

Train services resume after 4-hour halt
Train services resume after 4-hour halt

Rail services between Dhaka and the southern regions via the Padma Bridge were disrupted due to a protest by auto-rickshaw drivers in the Jurain area of the capital. The disruption, which lasted for nearly four hours, has now ended, and train services have resumed. Dhaka Railway Station Master...

Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat route suspended
Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat route suspended

Ferry services on the Aricha-Kazirhat route have been suspended on Saturday due to poor navigability, leaving 300 goods-laden vehicles stranded on the river, reports UNB. Nasir Mohammad Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) at the Aricha...

2 policemen go missing as jumped into Padma River
2 policemen go missing as jumped into Padma River

Two policemen went missing as they jumped into the Padma River during an attack allegedly by some miscreants in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia district early Monday, reports UNB. The missing policemen are assistant sub-inspectors Sadrul Alam and Mukul Hossain. Two members of Koya union...

Train derailment in Gopibagh disrupts rail-communication
Train derailment in Gopibagh disrupts rail-communication

Train services on the Dhaka-Narayanganj route and the Padma Bridge route are currently suspended as two coaches of a passenger train has been derailed. The incident took place on Thursday morning at around 7:10 am near Gopibagh area of the capital. Station master Mohammad Anwar Hossain from...