For the first time in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s popular singer James and Pakistan’s Sufi-rock artist Ali Azmat will perform on the same stage. Assen Communication is organising the concert titled “Legends Live in Dhaka” featuring the two artists. According to a press release, the concert will take place on 14 November at the United Convention Centre […]

In Sarail, Brahmanbaria, a collision between a truck and a battery-operated auto rickshaw early Friday morning at around 6:15 am claimed the lives of two people. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. According to police and eyewitnesses, the truck, carrying cargo from Jessore, was heading towards Habiganj. Due to traffic congestion, […]

In Ramgati, Lakshmipur, a fire broke out early Friday morning at around 4 am, destroying 15 shops at Alexander Market in the Upazila headquarters. Affected shopkeepers reported losses amounting to nearly tens of millions of taka, including cash, goods, and shop structures. Locals said the fire started at a bedding store owned by a businessman […]

An Ansar member named Zeneral was arrested by Biman Bangladesh Airlines security personnel while attempting to smuggle mobile phones from the import cargo complex at Shahjalal International Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Gate 8 of the airport. During the arrest, at least 15 mobile phones were recovered hidden in his boots, trousers, […]

Due to urgent maintenance work on the Titas Gas pipeline, gas supply will be suspended in several areas of Dhaka and Gazipur from Friday morning (7 November). According to the notice, the supply will be halted from 9:00 am on Friday until 7:00 am on Saturday (8 November) in Kodda, Konabari, Jarun, Surabari, Kashimpur, Mouchak, […]

Gold prices have risen again in the local market. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by BDT 1,680 per tola and is now being sold at BDT 201,776 per tola. Today’s Gold Rates: 22-carat: BDT 201,776 per tola 21-carat: BDT 192,596 per tola 18-carat: BDT 165,081 per tola Traditional method: BDT 137,180 per tola […]

In Dhaka on Friday (7 November), various programmes by government, political, and social organisations will take place. BNP Programmes: 10:00 am: On National Revolution and Solidarity Day, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will pay tribute at the grave of the party’s founder, President Ziaur Rahman. He will be accompanied by Standing Committee members, […]

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election draws nearer, fears of electoral violence are intensifying. The election schedule is expected to be announced within the first week of next month or in about a month’s time. However, informal campaigning has already begun, and around 11 people have reportedly been killed in election-related violence — 10 of […]