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The mystery of the sudden fog in Dhaka! Is it a sign of winter too early?

A sudden foggy weather has been observed in various parts of the country, including Tentulia in the far north and the capital Dhaka. Although the temperature in Tentulia was warm on Saturday (September 20) morning, dense fog covered the surroundings until dawn and morning. Locals say this is a sign of the arrival of winter.

When will the elections be held? Chief Advisor informs the Ambassador of the Netherlands

Dhaka: The new Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, Boris van Bommel, paid a courtesy call on Principal Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday (September 18). The meeting, held at the State Guest House Jamuna, discussed important issues including strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, the upcoming national elections, trade and agriculture, water management and the Rohingya humanitarian crisis.

Disagreement over formation of new university in seven colleges: Students take to the field

Tensions have flared again over the proposed initiative to form a university from seven government colleges in Dhaka. On Thursday (September 18), students protested at Dhaka College campus in Dhaka demanding a university. On the other hand, a section of higher secondary students of Dhaka College also protested on the same day demanding that the college be kept intact. As a result, the issue has now become a three-pronged one—students agitating in favor of making it a university, teachers opposing the proposed structure, and higher secondary students demanding that the college be kept intact.

Teenagers practice with Ramda and Chinese axes in the river in Bhanga

The exercise of teenagers and young people with country-made weapons on Wednesday (September 18) in Kumar River of Bhanga Upazila of Faridpur has created panic among the locals. From noon to evening, they conducted the exercise in at least 20 speedboats and more than 50 trawlers in an area of about four kilometers of the river. During this time, videos of some speedboats displaying country-made weapons including ramdas and Chinese axes have spread on social media.

History of the construction of the National Parliament Building

The National Parliament Building is one of the few structures that have made Bangladesh known on the world map in terms of architecture, aesthetics and grandeur. Designed by American architect Louis Isadore Kahn, this structure has not only enhanced the beauty of Dhaka many times over, but has also become a part of the history and culture of Bangladesh.

Arrested Zahid Khan used to extort lakhs of taka by luring them to leak question papers

The Cyber and Special Crime (North) Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) has arrested a young man named Md. Swadhin Mia (23) on charges of leaking and cheating in various competitive exam question papers.

'Allen Swapan' gets 500 taka by begging at Farmgate

Popular actor Nasir Uddin Khan, who came to the limelight for playing the role of 'Allen Swapan' in the OTT world, is now facing a new experience. Recently, during the shooting of a web series called 'Naya Note', he acted in the Farmgate area as a beggar. The get-up was so perfect that many passers-by thought he was a real beggar and gave him money. And during the shooting of the first scene of the day, he earned about 500 taka by begging.

More heavy rain forecast in the capital in the next 72 hours

The capital Dhaka and various parts of the country have been experiencing extreme hardships since Sunday morning as torrential rain suddenly lashed the city. The Meteorological Department said that this amount of rainfall has not been seen in this month of September. Some areas of the capital have received more than 100 millimeters of rain today.

Clashes with police in Bhanga, UNO office, election office set on fire

In Faridpur's Bhanga, angry mobs attacked the UNO office and the election office to protest the redrawing of parliamentary constituencies and the police case. The buildings were vandalized and set on fire. They also attacked the police station and vandalized a police vehicle. Tension has spread throughout the area due to the incident.

Election Commission confirms: JACSU vote is completely transparent and fair

No evidence of irregularities was found in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JACSU) elections, said Election Commission Member Secretary Professor Dr. AKM Rashidul Alam. He made the remarks at the JACSU results announcement ceremony at the Senate Building on Saturday (September 13) at 5:15 pm.

Rain in the capital, but the heat wave still persists

ENGLISH Several areas of the country, including the capital, have been receiving rain since yesterday. Meteorologists said that this rain is due to the activation of the monsoon. They also say that a low pressure area may form in the Bay of Bengal in a day or two, and then the amount of rain may increase further. However, the amount of rain that has started now is unlikely to be much, and it may decrease from tomorrow, Saturday.

Death at JACSU polling station! Teacher Jannatul dies while performing his duties

Jannatul Ferdous Moumita (31), an assistant professor of the Department of Fine Arts at Jahangirnagar University, suddenly fell ill this Friday morning while serving as a polling officer in the JACSU elections. She was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

DUCSU camp pays tribute at Intellectuals Memorial

Leaders of the Chhatrashibir-backed 'Unified Students' Alliance' panel, which won the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections, offered prayers and munajat in memory of the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the July Uprising.

Journalist di-es while covering DUCSU election

A journalist named Tariqul Islam has died while covering the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. He was working as a reporter for UK-based television channel S-A. The incident took place on Tuesday (September 9) afternoon at the university's historic Curzon Hall premises. According to eyewitnesses, Tariqul was covering the DUCSU elections at around 1:30 pm when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed on the ground. Other journalists and colleagues present immediately rushed him to the emergency departm

DU closed for public for 34 hours ahead of DUSU-Hall Parliament polls

All entrances to the campus will be closed for 34 hours due to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Sangsad elections. The university authorities said in an emergency notice on Thursday that Shahbagh, Palashi, Doel Chattar, Shibbari Crossing, Fuller Road, Udayan School and Nilkhet entrances will be closed to the public from 8 pm on Monday to 6 am on Wednesday.

Biruttam Quader Siddiqui's house attacked in Tangail, car and window panes vandalized

The house of Krishak-Shramik Janata League president and Bir Uttam freedom fighter Quader Siddiqui was attacked overnight in Tangail. Around 1 am on Sunday, 10-15 attackers vandalized his 'Sonar Bangla' residence on the city's District Headquarters Road by throwing bricks and stones.

Attack on Nural Pagla's court, 5 arrested for attacking police

Five people have been arrested in connection with the attack on the court of controversial figure Nurul Haque alias Nural Pagla in Rajbari's Goalanda. They were arrested in a raid conducted overnight on Saturday and sent to court on Sunday afternoon.

Hollywood movies coming to Dhaka to reignite fear

One of the most successful horror franchises in Hollywood history, The Conjuring is ready to strike fear into audiences once again. So far, eight films in the franchise have been released, each of which has been a box office success. The latest, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, released in 2021, was incredibly popular even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extortionists and usurpers have no place in BNP: Shama Obayed

The party's central organizing secretary Shama Obayed Islam (Rinku) has commented that there is no place for extortionists or usurpers in BNP.

Madaripur mob lynching on suspicion of theft: Attempt to gouge out a young man's eyes

Three young men were lynched on suspicion of theft in the Paschim Math Baghabari area of Shirkhara union in Madaripur Sadar upazila early Sunday morning. According to local sources, residents of the area chased and caught the three and started beating them severely, thinking they were behaving suspiciously.

25 kg pangas caught in Padma, price half a million taka!

A rare giant pangas fish, weighing 25 kg, has been caught in the Padma River in Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari! The price of this fish has risen to more than half a million taka. The fish was sold at an auction in the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat area of Goalanda on Friday morning for 57,500 taka.

National Consensus Commission discussion postponed over Uttara training plane crash

The second phase of the ongoing discussions of the National Consensus Commission with political parties over the Bangladesh Air Force training plane crash at Milestone School and College premises in the capital's Uttara Diabari, causing casualties, has been postponed today.

Death sentence for rape, rapist ordered to sell land to collect fine

A court in Faridpur has sentenced Nuruddin Molla (57) to death for raping a 13-year-old, physically and mentally disabled girl. At the same time, he has been fined five lakh taka and has been ordered to pay the fine to the rape victim.

Chief Advisor's deep condolences over the plane crash

Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training plane at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital's Uttara area of Diabari.

Rajbari Sadar Hospital's ongoing lift work 'stopped' due to non-payment of dues

The construction work of the 250-bed District Sadar Hospital in Rajbari is being disrupted due to extortionists. Multiple local extortionist groups are creating obstacles one after another in the installation of the hospital's lift. The officials present at the District Development Coordination Meeting expressed their anger over this.

King of Rajbari: 20 maunds in weight, price 8 lakhs!

A huge Shahiwal bull, weighing about 20 maunds or 800 kg, has been prepared for sacrifice in Rajbari ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha! A farmer named Subash Sikder has raised this cow like a child for four years. He has been given the name—"King of Rajbari". He is asking for 8 lakh taka.

Father killed in Savar, daughter surrenders by calling 999

A young woman surrendered to the police by calling the national emergency service number 999 after hacking her father to death in Majidpur, Savar. This sensational incident took place in Majidpur Kathalbagan of Savar municipal area early on Thursday (May 8).Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Savar Model Police Station Jewel Mia confirmed the truth of the incident. The deceased has been identified as Abdus Sattar (55). He is a resident of Bhaga village of Singra police station in Natore district.

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