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Ministers assure holidaymakers of smooth Eid journey

Two ministers-Obaidul Quader and Md Mazibul Hoque-on Wednesday said the government has taken all the necessary steps to ensure smooth journey of the homebound people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.Talking to journalists after visiting Gabtoli Bus Terminal, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader claimed that people's Eid journey is...

Eid home-goers' trips pick up in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Jun 13: With only two or three days left for the Eid-ul-Fitr, holidaymakers' journey to celebrate the festival outside the port city has gained full momentum. The home-goers are leaving the port city making a hazardous journey, especially on the highways and roads.The train passengers are enjoying a smooth...

Dowry violence remains at an alarming level, data shows

Despite various measures in place to get rid of dowry system and dowry-related violence against women, the county is still experiencing a significant number of dowry related incidents and violence, reports UNB.Related statistics of recent years show that dowry violence remains at an alarming level. More concerning is that the...

Signal No. three to continue for maritime ports

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting local cautionary signal number three as the deep convection is continuing over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, reports BSS."Monsoon is strong over the North Bay. Squally weather is likely to affect...

Muslims observe holy Shab-e-Qadr

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr, superior to thousand nights as per the holy Quran, was observed Tuesday night across the country with due religious fervour and solemnity, reports BSS. According to the holy Quran, the night is better than 1,000 nights as the angels and the spirit...

Sholakia ready for country's largest Eid congregation

KISHOREGANJ, June 13 (UNB): Keeping security issue as a top priority, all necessary preparations have been completed for holding the country's largest Eid congregation at Sholakia Eidgah Maidan.This will be the 191st jamaat where Maulana Farid Uddin Masud, chairman of Islahul Muslimin Parishad, is expected to lead the congregation at...

Authorities take steps to make Eid journeys hassle-free: IGP

GAZIPUR, June 13 (UNB): Coordinated initiatives have been taken to make journeys of Eid holidaymakers hassle-free and ensure their overall security, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary.The IGP made the remarks while talking to reporters after inspecting overall vehicular movement and transport situation on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway...

Police arrest two with arms in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, June 13 (BSS): Chattogram district police arrested two persons with seven guns and two cartridges from Saral village under Banskhali upazila of the district yesterday.The arrested were identified as Omar Mayda, 45, and Mohammad Ali,50, both hailed from Saral village under Banskhali upazila of the district.

WEATHER-14-06-2018

Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at most places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, reports UNB.It may occur at a few places over Barishal, Mymensingh, Khulna and Dhaka divisions and one or two over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately...

Traffic came to a standstill following a tailback

Traffic came to a standstill following a tailback in the city's Gulistan area causing immense suffering to the homebound people on Wednesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr — FE Photo

Police taking action on teachers of non-MPO education institutions

Police taking action on teachers of non-Monthly Pay Order (MPO) education institutions during a sit-in programme in front of the National Press Club in the city on Wednesday — Photo collected