Former Food Minister Advocate Qamrul Islam was placed on a four-day remand in two separate cases filed with Kamrangirchar Police Station. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Belal Hossain passed the order when he was produced before the court on Wednesday. Zahid Hasan and Palash Chandra Das, investigating officers of the case, produced him before the court with 10-day remand prayer in each ...

The leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal paid tribute to the grave of BNP founder Shaheed Ziaur Rahman on Wednesday marking the 46th founding anniversary of the party. Chhatra Dal led by BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moin Khan went to the Sher-e-Banglanagar at 11AM and paid their respect to the grave of Ziaur Rahman. Since this morning, leaders ...

A fire broke out at Bangladesh Secretariat on December 26 originated from an electrical spark, according to the initial report of a high-powered probe body formed to investigate the fire. “It is visible in the CCTV footage that the fire was started by an electrical spark. Usually, electrical sparks occur due to loose connections in sockets and plugs, faulty joints ...

Auckland was the first major city to welcome 2025 with thousands of revellers counting down to the New Year and cheering at colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show. Countries in the South Pacific are the first to ring in the New Year with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 ...

Dame Laura, 32, gave her body to cycling for more than a decade. She is Britain’s most successful female athlete. “Every training session I went in there to give 100%, every race I went in there to give 100%. “I took it to the limit – if I wasn’t sick after a race I’d be like, ‘Did I try hard ...

Women may be at risk of missing out on opportunities at work as they are less likely to go into the office than men, the boss of the world’s biggest building society has said. Speaking to BBC R4’s Today programme, Nationwide chief executive Debbie Crosbie said it was important for career growth to have a “physical presence” in the workplace. ...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has received a knighthood, one among a number of politicians named in the New Year Honours list. Sir Sadiq said it was already the “honour of my life to serve the city I love” and that he was “truly humbled” to have been made a knight. However, senior Conservatives including shadow home secretary Chris Philp labelled ...

Four people died and two were injured in a gas line explosion at the Akij Venture Limited factory in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj district on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as engineer Md Riaz Uddin, Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz, both residents of Chandpur. The identity of the fourth victims has not yet been confirmed. According to officer-in-charge of Bahubal ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). PCOS is a hormonal illness that affects one out of every eight women. Male sex hormone levels are often ...

As winter rolls in, the fashion-conscious youth in Bangladesh are gearing up to make a statement, blending warmth and style. Popular lifestyle brands in the country are redefining winter wardrobes with collections that bring Western fashion trends to the forefront, offering a perfect balance of comfort and contemporary design. Men’s winter fashion this season highlights a rugged yet polished look, ...