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New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

Bangladesh Police have finalised its new logo or monogram to replace the existing one. The new logo features the national flower Shapla (water lily), resting on water, surrounded by wheat and paddy wreath jointed by three jute leaves at the top. The word Police in Bengali shall be written...

Illegal shops evicted on footpaths at Airport area

In a coordinated drive, Joint forces evicted 70 illegal shops clearing footpaths in the capitals Airport Roundabout area yesterday (April 9). The drive led, by the Special Judicial Magistrate Md Asaduzzaman of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), included personnel from Uttara Division Police,...

A perfect summer drink: Beat the heat with iced tea recipe

Regardless of the season, many people enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea after a busy day. However, when the weather gets hot, making hot tea can seem like a chore. Whats the solution? Consider preparing refreshing iced tea at home. Nutritionist Palak Nagpal recently shared her favorite iced tea...

Gold price drops slightly

Jewellers have reduced the price of gold by Tk 1,248 to Tk 1,56,624 per bhori (11.664 grams), following a tariff cut on pure gold. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Tuesday. According to a...

BNP blames govt, police for failure to prevent vandalism during anti-Israel protests

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has blamed the government and police for failing to contain the vandalism and looting that took place during anti-Israel protests across the country on Monday. The party condemned the violence and described it as a direct result of the authorities lack of...

Govt working to further reduce internet prices: Ahmad Taiyeb

The government is working to further reduce internet prices in the country, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor in charge of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology. He said that the price of submarine cable bandwidth has already been reduced by 10...

Vessel carrying 12,700 MT rice arrives at Ctg port from Vietnam

A vessel named MV MD SEA carrying 12,700 metric tons (MT) of Atap rice has arrived at Chattogram Port from Vietnam. The rice was brought under the G-to-G agreement (Package-1) signed on February 3, according to a press release. Under the agreement, a total of 1,00,000 MT of Atap rice will be...

Mild heat wave sweeps over nine districts: Met office

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) released forecasted on Monday morning. Trough of low lies over West Bengal and...

Chief Justice visits Shaheed Abu Sayeed's family

Chief Justice of Bangladesh Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed met the family of Shaheed Abu Sayeed in Babanpur village of Pirganj upazila in Rangpur on Sunday afternoon, reports BSS. After reaching there, the Chief Justice visited the grave of Shaheed Abu Sayeed, offered Ziayarat and special munajats seeking...

Small firms, AI lead Europe’s 2024 patent activity, EPO reports

The European Patent Office (EPO) received 199,264 patent applications in 2024, according to the Patent Index published on Sunday, marking only a 0.1% dip from the previous year and signaling strong innovation resilience amid global economic challenges, according to an EPO statement. Applications...

LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 per 12-kg container. With this adjustment, the new consumer-level price for a 12-kg LPG cylinder is set at Tk 1,450, down from the previous rate of Tk 1,478,...

Country witnesses no major crime during Eid holidays

Unlike last few years the country has celebrated a peaceful Eid holidays this year as no major crime was recorded anywhere in the country, thanks to the preventive measures taken by the law enforcement agencies, reports BSS. No major crime took place anywhere in the country due to the adequate...

Offices resume after 9-day Eid vacation

Government and private offices, along with banks, financial institutions, and courts, resumed operations on Sunday following a nine-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB. Officials and employees returning to work were seen exchanging Eid greetings with colleagues. A festive mood still...

Offices reopen Sunday after 9 days Eid vacation

After nine days of Eid vacation, government, semi-government and private offices, autonomous bodies, banks and stock markets will reopen on Sunday, reports BSS. A 9-day public holiday began on March 28. The people are returning to the capital after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest...

Manikganj’s onion farmers claim losses amid low prices

Onion farmers in Manikganj are claiming financial setbacks this year as they contend with low prices and insufficient demand for their crops. After a successful harvest and good prices last year, farmers expanded their cultivation, hoping for higher returns. However, they are now grappling with...

Bangladesh expected to face one or two severe heat waves this April: Met office

Bangladesh is likely to experience one or two severe heat waves in the current month, according to Met office, reports UNB. In its long-range weather outlook for April, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said that 2-4 mild (36-38.9) degree Celsius or moderate (38-39.9) degree Celsius and 1-2...

Salman Khan's box office woes: The unlucky link between '3' and 'Sikandar'

Salman Khan, one of Bollywoods most bankable stars, has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades. However, an uncanny pattern seems to follow himhis association with the number 3 and the name Sikandar has not yielded the kind of success one would expect from a megastar of his stature....

Tomato farmers face crisis as prices collapse

A silent crisis grips Bangladeshs agricultural heartland as tomato farmers face an unprecedented price collapse, turning a season of promise into financial despair. Once hopeful for profitable returns, cultivators now find their produce nearly worthless, with prices so low that a kilogram of...

Fuel prices to remain unchanged in April

The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has announced that petroleum fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of April. Effective from April 1, the retail price of diesel and kerosene will stay at Tk105 per litre, while octane will continue to be priced at Tk126 and petrol at...

Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament

Iranian police have dispersed a weeks-long sit-in by demonstrators supporting the mandatory head covering for women, state media reported, after authorities deemed the gathering illegal. The demonstrators -- largely women in black full-body robes -- have staged the sit-in since last month...

Strict security measure taken for Eid: DB chief

Chief of Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Rezaul Karim Mallick has said that security arrangements have been strengthened in the capital ahead of Eid. He said this at a press conference held at the DMP Media Center on Saturday morning. The DB chief said that police...

Fire service urges precautions after Myanmar quake

Following a powerful earthquake that caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defence has issued a warning about potential tremors in Bangladesh. In a press release, the department urged the public and relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures...

CA’s Office updates on market situation ahead of Eid

Chief Advisers Office has provided an update on the current market condition highlighting trends in essential commodities as of Saturday. Rice: Prices remain stable, with premium varieties of Miniket continuing to stay elevated, while affordable options hold firm. The supply of rice is...

Security challenges mount in empty Dhaka on Eid

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, a nine-day holiday looms, prompting more than half of Dhakas population to flee to rural areas for family gatherings. However, with the city emptying out, law enforcement agencies face mounting security challenges, particularly as criminal activity tends to spike during...

NASA awards SpaceX contract modification to include Starship launches

NASA has awarded SpaceX a modification to its NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract, adding the Starship launch vehicle to the existing Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy services. This modification expands the scope of SpaceXs capabilities to include Starship for future missions, supporting NASAs...

Gold prices soar to record high in Bangladesh before Eid

Gold prices in the country have reached a new record, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,773 to Tk1,57,872 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country ahead of Eid. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Friday, citing the price hike of pure...

Jeweller's stashed gold targeted in Dhanmondi heist

The robbery in Dhanmondi was a meticulously planned operation, with criminals coordinating through a network of individuals posing as law enforcers, intelligence officers, informants, a magistrate, and even student representatives. Their primary objective was to steal a large quantity of gold and...

9,500 tonne Indian rice shipment docks at Chittagong Port

A vessel carrying 9,500 tonne of boiled rice from India has docked at Chittagong port under the international open tender agreement. This information was provided in a press release signed by Imdad Islam, Senior Information Officer and Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Food on...