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BD sees 26,659 fires in 2024 that kill 140 persons, injure 341

The Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense has reported that as many as 26,659 fires erupted nationwide in 2024, claiming the lives of 140 people, while leaving 341 others injured, reports bdnews24.com.At least two firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty while battling the blazes, and 37 others...

Saudi envoy conferred 'Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence'

Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan, the ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, was conferred the prestigious "Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence" at a function on Tuesday for his profound and enduring contributions toward elevating the Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship to unprecedented heights.Addressing the function, Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr...

Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud engaged in a conversation with North South University (NSU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Abdul Hannan

Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud engaged in a conversation with North South University (NSU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Abdul Hannan during a session of the National Education and Innovation Dialogue 2025, organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum with North South University at the latter’s campus on Tuesday. — FE Photo

Six held over attack on DoE official in city

Police have arrested six persons in connection with the attack on the officials of Department of Environment (DoE) during a drive in a banned polythene factory in Chawkbazar in the capital, reports BSS.The arrestees are Md Humayun Kabir (28), Md Ariful Islam (40), Anwar Hossain Khokan (48), Md Shahabuddin (45),...

Spl rice OMS to begin in Feb for Ramadan

In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the government has announced a special Open Market Sale (OMS) programme to provide rice at subsidised rates to low-income households across the country.Starting from February 2025, the programme will operate in 424 upazilas, including 401 upazilas in 61 districts and 23...

Prior permission a must for felling trees: HC

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday ruled that prior permission must be taken from the authorities concerned before cutting down trees except those owned by individuals at villages.The HC bench of Justice Fahmida Quader and Justice Mubina Asaf delivered the verdict after holding hearing on a writ petition.The court also...

Court orders to preserve seized currencies, gold of SK Sur in BB vault

The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court Tuesday instructed the concerned authorities to preserve the foreign curries and gold ornaments of former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank Sitangshu Kumar (SK) Sur Chowdhury in the vault of Bangladesh Bank (BB), reports BSS.Md Zakir Hossain Galib, judge of the court, passed the order following...

Weather (2025-01-29)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to morning.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature of the...