Workers of a garment factory in Mahakhali blocked the road demanding unpaid wages.
Workers of a garment factory in Mahakhali's Link Road area blocked the road on Monday afternoon demanding unpaid wages. The blockade caused a traffic jam in the area. The factory, named NASA, has been closed and workers have not received their salaries for a month.
Tejgaon Industrial Area Thana's Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahbubur Rahman told Prothom Alo that 150 to 200 workers are participating in the protest. Police are trying to persuade them to clear the road.
Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain emphasizes the importance of tree plantation for environmental balance.
Bangladesh Railway has announced a series of measures to prevent stone-throwing incidents on moving trains and enhance safety and security.
At least seven people were killed and more than 40 injured in three separate bus accidents in Chattogram, Tangail, and Jhalokathi districts.
Two individuals, including a housewife, have died in separate electrocution incidents in Jhenaidah and Naogaon districts.
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) carried out an eviction drive at the East Kazipara Bus Stand area with tight security provided by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Safiqul Islam Khan has announced strict legal actions against unfit vehicles and drivers without licenses following a tragic road accident.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making defamatory posts about the wife of the Prime Minister's Defense Adviser.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit emphasizes the government's commitment to balanced development across all regions of the country.
Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized contraband goods worth approximately Tk 2.04 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).
Two individuals have been arrested in Bangladesh for their alleged involvement in a fraud ring that promised job seekers fake visas and forged documents for Australia and Canada.
Workshop owners and stakeholders in Rangpur have been urged to take proactive steps in preventing environmental and noise pollution to ensure a safer and quieter city.
A modern public toilet and washroom complex, initiated by Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), is nearing completion at T-bandh, a popular tourist spot on the Padma River.
Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) inaugurated 'i Tech & Consultancy' to facilitate global job opportunities.
Seventeen leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organizations were arrested during a police raid in Dhaka's Mirpur-12 area.
The dengue outbreak shows no signs of abating as one more person died and 153 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir emphasizes Bangladesh Police's commitment to achieving excellence in sports alongside law enforcement duties.
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is set to conduct a mental performance workshop for national hockey players.
Dr Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has called for the establishment of a nationwide database to track individuals affected by thalassaemia and other congenital rare diseases.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing the highest level of support to thalassemia patients during the Blood Donor Recognition 2026 ceremony.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a seven-day 'crash program' to control dengue and ensure proper waste management in Kamrangirchar.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman personally drove through various roads under the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to inspect the city’s cleanliness.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its largest Ebola outbreak, surpassing 3,500 cases.
The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning FIFA's proposed private investment plan, expressing concerns over a potential World Cup boycott.
Victoria Sporting Club achieved a decisive 2-0 victory against Kollol Sangha in the Second Division U-18 Football League.
The World Breastfeeding Week, themed 'Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,' begins tomorrow in Bangladesh.
BNP lawmaker Zainul Abdin Farroque has vowed to pass all agreements made under the July Charter in Parliament.
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the nation to stand united against those attempting to divide Bangladesh on religious lines.
The ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh shows no signs of slowing down, with two more children suspected of having measles dying and 1,085 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the Law Reform Commission's recommendations will be implemented in accordance with the July Charter.
The Sixth Meeting of the SAARC Laboratory Directors' Forum brought together veterinary laboratory directors and technical experts from SAARC member states to strengthen regional cooperation in animal disease surveillance, diagnosis and laboratory capacity development.