The police have arrested the notorious dacoit Babul Ahmed alias Babul Dakat alias Langra Babul in Baralekha upazila of Moulvibazar. On Monday (May 1) at around 3:30 pm, Baralekha police station SI Zaheed Ahmad conducted a raid with the force and arrested Babul Dakat. Accused Babul Dakat was arrested by the police from his house. According to the police, the ...

85 percent of Sunamganj’s boro paddy harvest has been completed, said the Agriculture Department. According to the sources of agriculture department, bumper yield of boro rice has been achieved in 154 haors in 12 upazilas of the district in the current season. Paddy harvesting started on April 7 and till today, April 30, it is almost the end of harvesting. ...

Despite the BNP declaring it would not contest city polls, Sylhet Mayor Ariful Haque Choudhury, a BNP candidate, has said he will take part in the city corporation elections, but in a “different context”. “I will clarify the context in which I will be a candidate for the Sylhet city election during the rally slated for 20 May,” said the ...

The World Bank (WB) has agreed to provide a loan of 2.25 billion US dollars to Bangladesh for its five development schemes on regional trade and connectivity, disaster preparedness and environmental management, reports BSS. A loan agreement was signed between Bangladesh and the global lender at the WB headquarters on Monday (local time). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and WB President ...

In India, heat waves are a frequent occurrence. To inform people of the severe weather conditions and advise them to take the appropriate measures, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues heatwave warnings. A heatwave is defined as a period of time when the highest temperature is between 40 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius, with some locations experiencing temperatures that ...

Nails have become a crucial part of beauty and fashion. This season calls for blossoms and pop floral colours. “This year, neon and glittery hues have replaced traditional neutral shades. The neons aren’t going anywhere, becoming a part of every beauty enthusiast. From bright neon short nails to major embellishments, 2023 manicure styles have something in store for everyone,” says ...

A dust storm that cut visibility to near zero on Monday triggered a series of chain-reaction crashes involving dozens of vehicles on an Illinois highway, killing six people and injuring at least two dozen others, authorities said. Roughly 40 to 60 passenger cars and 30 commercial vehicles, including numerous tractor-trailer trucks, were involved in the pileup around 11 am CT ...

Everton’s Alex Iwobi rescued a 2-2 draw against relegation rivals Leicester, but it was the Foxes who climbed out of the Premier League’s bottom three after Monday’s pivotal showdown. Iwobi scored a second-half equaliser at the King Power Stadium after James Maddison wasted a chance to put Leicester 3-1 up when his penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford, AFP reports. ...

A number of countries participating in the OPEC+ agreement have voluntarily reduced their oil production beginning from May 1 and until the end of the year and the total oil output downfall is now estimated at 1.66 million barrels per day. The OPEC+ countries at the issue announced on April 2 voluntary reduction in oil output until 2024. Saudi Arabia ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought enhanced World Bank (WB) cooperation for Bangladesh’s smooth transition towards a developing nation, subsequent graduation as upper-middle income country and implementation of its Delta Plan-2100. “Bangladesh is preparing for smooth and sustainable graduation from the UN LDC status in 2026. I request the World Bank to support our human capital and institutional capacity ...