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Firearms potential threat in polls: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam said use of firearms is a potential threat in the context of the parliamentary election and referendum, scheduled tomorrow (Thursday). "All necessary measures have been taken to address this," he added.He made the remarks at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in...

A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group

A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group, led by its chair and former president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — Focus Bangla

Election fever grips DU as students leave campus to vote

With the 13th national election just two days away, election fever has gripped Dhaka University (DU) as students begin leaving the campus to return to their home constituencies to cast their votes, reflecting strong enthusiasm among young voters. For many DU students, the upcoming election will mark their first opportunity...

CAAB bans drone flying until Feb 15

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has imposed a nationwide ban on drone operations until Febru- ary 15, effective immediately.The directive was issued on Tuesday through a notification, signed by CAAB Assistant Director (Public Relations) Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud. According to the notification, the ban applies to general people and...

Biman's ex-MD on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed Biman Bangladesh Airlines' former managing director and chief executive officer Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed on charge of torturing their minor house help. It also granted a seven-day remand for Shafiqur's wife Bithi; five-day for...

AIUB holds orientation

The Freshman Orientation for Spring 2025-2026 of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held recently on the university campus in the city, according to a statement.The event welcomed newly admitted students along with their parents and guardians. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, attended the programme...

Nazrul Study Centre established at RU

Rajshahi University (RU) has established a "Nazrul Study Centre" for the first time, with the aim of promoting the literature, music, and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib inaugurated the centre on Monday at the university's Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium. He expressed...

Ctg Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad coordinator detained

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 10: Police detained Md Ibrahim Khokon, the coordinator of the Chittagong Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad, on Tuesday, a day after protesters suspended an indefinite strike against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to DP World.Md Ibrahim Khokon, also the leader of the Jatiyatabadi...

12,385 pass 50th BCS preli test

The results of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary test were published on Tuesday. Some 12,385 candidates have qualified to participate in the written exam, according to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), reports UNB.A total of 290,951 candidates applied for the 50th BCS examination. Through the recruitment process,...

Weather _2026-02-11

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday).Light fog may occur at places over the riverbasins of the country during early morning.Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country.The highest temperature in the country...