BNP plans to hold a rally in the city to mark the 2nd anniversary of January 5 general polls. The party has already sought permission from the police authority to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Tuesday.
Year: 2016
2 people die in Tel Aviv shooting
Two people have died and and seven others have been injured after a gunman opened fire with an automatic rifle at a bar in Tel Aviv, Israeli police say.
Chemical free vegetables preservation project has launched
A new research project at a cost of Tk20 lakh has been launched in the district recently to boost preservation of vegetables without using any kind of chemicals.
Abducted girl rescued in Savar
Police in a drive rescued a young girl, who had been reportedly abducted by a young man on December 25, from a house at Majidpur in Hemayetpur early Friday.
3 mirpur militant den men in remand again
A court here on Friday placed three suspected JMB members, who were arrested during a 14-hour nerve-wracking drive at a militant den in the city’s Mirpur area on December 24, on a four-day fresh remand in a case filed under…
Shakib, Mustafiz in Cricinfo’s ODI XI of the year
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahaman have been included in the ESPN Cricinfo’s ODI team of year for 2015.Apart from Shakib and Mostafiz, skipper Brendon McCullum, opener Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and left-arm-seam bowler Trent Boult…
Save nation from unhealthy politics: Charmonai Pir
The Pir Shaheb of Charmonai Mufti Syed Mohammad Razaul Karim on Friday cautioned against the unrest the unhealthy politics in Bangladesh and conspiracy to destroy Muslims and said that the student community would prepare themseves to face the challenges.
2 Held with arms in 2 districts
Dhaka-Police arrested a youth along with a pistol from in front of Mim Filling station on Benapole-Jessore highway in Sharsha upazila headquarters on Friday morning.The arrestee was identified as Yasin Ali, 28, who is a listed criminal accused in several…
Pol clash hurts 14 in Chuadanga
At least 14 people, including four women, were injured in a clash between the supporters of the newly elected councillor and a defeated councillor candidate in ward-7 of Chuadanga municipality on Friday afternoon.Witnesses said the followers of councillor Abul Hossain…
Child commits suicide for failure in PEC
A girl who failed in the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination allegedly committed suicide on Thursday at Champakdi village in Sirajdikhan upazila as she could not bear the pain of the failure.The deceased was identified as Rahima Akter, 14, daughter…
2 killed in road crash
A member of the Armed Police Battalion was killed in a road accident at Kanosgari in the district town early Friday. The deceased was identified as Nayek Sarful Alam, 30, son of Nabir Uddin, a resident of Shusristi village in…
BNP joint meeting on country’s political situation
A joint meeting of BNP will be held here on Saturday to discuss the country’s latest political situation and municipal polls, and work out programmes to register its protest against the January-5 general election.
RU winter vacation begins
RU Correspondent A fifteen days winter vacation at Rajshahi University (RU) begins from 01 January 2016.
The little different nose
Sudhirendar Sharma Mark my words, uncanny hair growth in one of the most undesired of places on our body is likely to script a new style statement. No freak idea this, those who may have plucked these protein filaments into…
Textbook festival
Dhaka – ‘Textbook Festival Day 2016’ is being celebrated across the country on Friday marking the distribution of new textbooks among the students of schools and madrasahs.
Khaleda’s call to work together for restoring democracy
Dhaka – Congratulating people on the occasion of English New Year, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday called upon all to get united to work for restoring the ‘lost democracy and voting rights’.
Happy New Year 2016
The red sun rose on the eastern horizon this morning heralding the New Year 2016, bidding farewell to an eventful 2015 into eternity, with new promises as well as challenges for the people of Bangladesh as for those of the…
Terror attack plot on Brussels,3 arrests
Three people detained on Thursday in connection with an alleged plot to target Brussels on New Year’s Eve are to be held for a further 24 hours, Belgian prosecutors say.
Dubai skyscraper catches fire
A huge fire has broken out in a high-rise hotel in central Dubai close to the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.
98.52% pass on PEC & 95.13% on Edtedayee exams
The results of this year’s Primary Education Completion (PEC) and Ebtedayee examinations were published on Thursday, showing 98.52 and 95.13 pass percentages respectively.
92.33% pass on JSC & JDC exam of 2015
The results of this year’s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations were published on Thursday, showing 92.33 pass percentages.
AL candidates win in 9 municipals out of 13
RU Correspondent Awami League backed mayoral candidates win in nine municipals of Rajshahi while BNP backed candidates win in four in the Municipal Polls. On, Wednesday the notice came from an unofficial declaration by respective returning officers of municipals.