Newly elected chairmen, vice-chairmen and women vice-chairmen of 25 Upazila parishads of different districts under Rajshahi division took oath here today.
Year: 2014
3,000 women become self-reliant in Joypurhat
More than 3,000 distressed women in five upazilas of the district have become self-reliant economically by receiving training on various income-generating programmes and loans from Women Affairs Department (WAD).
‘Hogla Pati’ weaving brings fortune for Barguna villagers
More than 200 families of some remote villages in the district are engaged in weaving hogla mat and they are now better off with their own efforts.
270 dropout students get educational support in Rajshahi city
More than 270 dropout students from the distressed and underprivileged communities in
Tremendous success in animal husbandry, poultry in char areas
The extremely poor people living in char areas have achieved tremendous success in animal husbandry and poultry sectors ushering in a new hope through improving their socioeconomic condition in recent years.
Bryan Singer accuser files more sex claims
A man who has accused X-Men director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him as a teenager has sued three more Hollywood figures, claiming they also molested him.
Everest avalanche: Sherpas demand more compensation
Sherpa guides in Nepal have demanded more compensation for the families of 13 of their colleagues killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest on Friday.
Malta criticised for mass shooting of migratory birds
A leading British naturalist has accused the Maltese authorities of failing to prevent large-scale illegal shooting of migratory birds by hunters.
Lance Armstrong: Team boss Johan Bruyneel gets 10-year ban
Lance Armstrong’s former cycling team manager, Johan Bruyneel, has been banned for 10 years for his involvement in doping.
David Moyes: Manchester United manager sacked by club
Manchester United manager David Moyes has been sacked, only 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson.
Naxal violence: Old challenges for the new Indian government
That the Communist Party of India-Maoist (Maoist) does not believe in democratic principles and electoral processes is too well known.
Gabriel Garcia Marques: Giving life to a continent’s imagination
The death of Gabriel García Márquez, on April 17, 2014, of pneumonia, probably the consequence of his long struggle with lymphatic cancer, brought a period of Latin American and, perhaps, world literature to an end.
Cabinet for quick revival of ordinances knocked down by SC
The cabinet has asked the concerned ministries to expedite the process of restoration of the necessary laws promulgated by the military regimes but later declared null and void by the Supreme Court. The directive was given in the regular meeting…
Two injured in cop-Jamaat clash in Jessore
Two people, including a policeman, were injured in a gunfight between police and Jamaat-Shibir men at Jhumjhumpur Moylakhana area in sadar upazila early Tuesday. The injured were identified as constable Bulbul, 28, and Mushahid, 30, an activist of Fatehpur union…
300 RMCH interns sued over journo assault in Rajshahi
Two cases were filed against 300 interns of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in connection with Sunday’s attack on journalists. Officer-in-charge of Rajpara Police Station Khan Mohammad Erfan said President of Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association Rajshahi unit Asaduzzaman Asad filed…
BNP launches long march towards Teesta Barrage
BNP on Tuesday started its two-day long march towards Teesta Barrage from Azampur in the city’s Uttara area on Tuesday, demanding due share of the river water. Though the long march was scheduled to begin from Airport intersection, it finally…
Accept Islam as code of life to restore peace: Islami Andolan
The need for accepting Islam as code of life to restore peace and discipline in the society was emphasised at the opening of a two-day Quran Tafsir (translation) mohfil organised by the Bangladesh Islami Andolan at Suhrawardi Uddyan in Dhaka…
South Korea ferry: Death toll passes 100
The confirmed death toll from the South Korean ferry that capsized last week has passed 100, as divers recovered more bodies from the sunken hull. A total of 104 people are now known to have died, but another 198 are…
Biden to meet Kiev leaders in show of support
US Vice-President Joe Biden is to meet Ukraine’s newleaders in a show of support for the pro-Western government. Mr Biden is due to discuss the upcoming elections with the country’s interim prime minister and president during his visit to Kiev.…
The Universal appeal of Poet Iqbal highlighted
The universal appeal of great poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal was eulogised at a seminar organised on Monday to mark the 76th anniversary of his death at the National Press Club, Dhaka. Eminent intellectuals and poets who addressed the function said…
Nanotechnology conference held at BRAC University
A conference on nanotechnology was held On Monday at the BRAC University, Dhaka. The Conference was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The title of talk was ‘Recent Developments of Nanotechnology’ for the next generation manufacturing. The…
Terrorism, militancy brought under control, says IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Hasan Mahmud Khandker on Monday said terrorism and militancy have been brought under control thanks to the law enforcing agencies acting effectively to curb such activity. The IGP made the remark while addressing the opening…
Chittagong Juba League leader shot
A Juba League leader has been injured when an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami opened fire on him in Chittagong’s Satkania. The incident took place on Monday afternoon, said Satkania Police Station Officer-in Charge Khaled Hossain. Injured Abul Kalam, 35, was admitted to…
Dhaka-Washington 3rd security dialogue in city Tuesday
Bangladesh and the United States (US) will hold ‘Security Dialogue’ here on Tuesday to discuss issues like maritime security, counterterrorism and disaster risk management. This will be the third dialogue on security issues between the two countries which will be…
British envoy for free media to strengthen democracy
British High Commissioner Robert Gibson on Monday said independent media, strong parliamentary opposition and institutional independence are essential for strong democracy. Gibson was talking to reporters after his meeting with the City Corporation Mayor Ariful Haque at Nagar Bhaban.
BJP leader’s BD land claim serious threat: BNP
Strongly condemning Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) senior leader Subramanian Swamy’s remark that Bangladesh should compensate India with land, BNP on Monday termed his comment a serious threat to the country’s independence and sovereignty. In a statement, BNP acting secretary general…
250 RMG workers fall sick after tiffin in Gazipur factory
Over 250 workers of a garment factory fell sick after taking food provided by the factory in the city on Monday night. Locals said the workers of sweater factory ‘Best Wool’ situated at Zarun in the city started vomiting…
South Sudan Bentiu ‘ethnic slaughter’ condemned
Hundreds of people were killed because of their ethnic group after South Sudan rebels seized the oil hub of Bentiu last week, the UN has said.
Everest avalanche: Sherpas demand more compensation
Sherpa guides in Nepal have demanded more compensation for the families of 13 of their colleagues killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest on Friday.
Did removing lead from petrol spark a decline in crime?
Many Western nations have experienced significant declines in crime in recent decades, but could the removal of lead from petrol explain that?