KSA unveils new licensing system for hajj accommodations

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced a new licensing system for pilgrim accommodations in Makkah and Madinah for the 2026 hajj season.

20h ago

Police officer injured in Mugda drive

SI attacked by alleged drug peddler during operation; admitted to DMCH

2d ago

7 policemen withdrawn for losing ammunition at Badda Durga Puja mandap

DMP says rubber cartridges were later recovered

4d ago

Dhaka’s Forgotten WWII Story: Spielberg’s Father and the Bridge Busters

When we think of World War II, Dhaka rarely enters the conversation.

4d ago

'AC blast' in Jatrabari: son succumbs to burns days after father’s death

A nine-year-old boy, who sustained burns in an “air-conditioner explosion” at their home in Dhaka’s Jatrabari, died at a hospital this morning—five days after his father succumbed to injuries from the same blast..The victim, Tanvir, was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of th

5d ago

10,644 qualify in 47th BCS preliminary

A total of 10,644 candidates have passed the preliminary test of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service preliminary examination.

5d ago

EC plans cell to combat AI, social media abuse during election

Says Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir

6d ago

Tarique to return within weeks to lead BNP: Zahid

BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain yesterday said Tarique Rahman, the party's acting chairman, will return to Bangladesh within weeks to lead BNP's election process and the "final stage of restoring democracy".

1w ago

Seek Interpol red notices against S Alam, 2 brothers

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to issue a red alert through Interpol against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and his two brothers in a case filed over acquiring Tk 104.20 crore by corrupt means.

1w ago

No exams from Sept 28 during 12-day holiday for schools and colleges

Education ministry issues order; holiday covers Durga Puja

1w ago