Dhaka, Apr 22 – The operation ‘Southpaw’ conducted by law enforcers, including the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), at ‘Neo JMB militant hideout’ at Porahati village in Sadar upazila of Jhenidah concluded on…
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Some 57.6 percent survivors of Rana Plaza collapse are engaged in various types of wage and self-employments, while 42.4 percent claimed that they are jobless, shows a recent survey.
Barisal, Apr 22 – A coal-laden cargo vessel capsized in the Kirtonkhola River following a collision with a waterbus in Charbaria area on Saturday.
Dhaka, Apr – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promised to recognise Dawra degree of Qawmi madrasah, and now there is no scope to raise any question about it, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Nearly 50 tonnes of fish have died so far in several haors (water bodies) of Sunmaganj district as the oxygen level in the water fell due to formation of ammonia gas, said the Ministry of Fisheries…
Khulna – Rampant encroachment and unchecked pollution have put the Mayur River, one of the freshwater rivers in Khulna, at stake destroying its freshwater resources and ecosystem. UNB news agency reported
Dhaka – Some 57.6 percent survivors of Rana Plaza collapse are engaged in various types of wage and self-employments, while 42.4 percent claimed that they are jobless, shows a recent survey. UNB news agency reported
Sunmaganj – Nearly 50 tonnes of fish have died so far in several haors (water bodies) of the district as the oxygen level in the water fell due to formation of ammonia gas, said the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.…
Dhaka – Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed a 7 percent flat VAT rate from the next fiscal year though the government indicates not to bring any change in its plan to implement a uniform 15 percent…
Google today celebrates Earth Day with a doodle, with the objective of encouraging people across the world to be more environmentally friendly.
Minneapolis, Apr 22 (AP/UNB)- A Muslim teen boxer from Minnesota who hopes to one day compete in the Olympics has won a fight to wear a hijab during matches in the U.S.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as steep pressure ‘Gradient’ lies over the North Bay.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Lucky Akhand, legendary singer-composer, was given rich tributes at the Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by cultural activists, civil society members, fans and family members.
Dhaka, Apr 22 – The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) resumed its operation at Thanthalia ‘militant den’ in Sadar upazila of Jhenidah on Saturday morning.
Dhaka, Apr 21 – Huge explosives, and several firearms and suicidal vests were found at a ‘militant den’ at Thanthalia village in Sadar upazila on Friday, claimed police.
By Baher Kamal Rome, Apr 21 (IPS) – A perfect storm has engulfed the Middle East, and continues to threaten international peace and security. Hardly anyone could sum up the Middle East explosive situation in so few, blunt words as…
Robert J. Burrowes While much of the world is engulfed in violence of one sort or another (whether violence in the home or on the street, exploitation, ecological destruction or war), a global network of individuals and organizations is committed…
Rajshahi – A reminiscence programme commemorating Professor Dr. M Badruddin, former dean of Law faculty of Rajshahi University (RU), was held on the Rajshahi University campus on Friday.
In 1995, Husqvarna Group created the robotic lawn mower market by introducing the Solar Mower, the world’s first-ever robotic mower. In addition to being robotic and automatic, it was also solar-powered. Today, the Group is celebrating a total of 1…
Dhaka – The Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) on Friday demanded the removal of controversial sculpture from in front of Supreme Court premises before the holy Ramajan begins.
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football Team, now in China to play five friendly matches against local selections in the Xian South West city, will start their campaign taking on CFA Under-14 national team on Saturday at 4pm (Bangladesh time).A…
Dhaka – A schoolboy was killed by a lightning strike at Burdeo village in Companyganj upazila in Sylhet on Friday.The deceased was identified as Towhidur Rahman, 11, son of Abdul Jalil of the village and a Class-VI student of Companyganj…
Dhaka – Huge explosives, and several firearms and suicidal vests were found at a ‘militant den’ at Thanthalia village in Sadar upazila on Friday, claimed police.A team of bomb disposal unit of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of…
Varner – Arkansas overcame a flurry of court challenges Thursday that derailed three other executions, putting to death an inmate for the first time in nearly a dozen years as part of a plan that would have been the country’s…
Chittagong – About 70 percent of high-rise buildings in the port city will collapse if an earthquake of 7-8 magnitude on the Richter scale hits the city, says a new study of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUST). UNB…
Entertainment Desk Much-talked about film Swatta has taken command of Dhallywood box office for second week. Directed by Hashibur Reza Kallol, Swatta, starring Shakib Khan and Paoli Dam in leading roles, got released on last Friday, April 7th. Since the…
Entertainment Desk After Prosenjit, Jeet, Soham, Ankush and Parambrata, now it is Dev’s turn to be in Dhallywood movie. Jazz Multimedia and Dev Entertainment Venture Private Limited is soon producing a joint-venture film where this popular actor-politician will be seen.…
Chittagong – Heavy rain submerged many streets of the port city on Friday, leaving the normal life in disarray. UNB news agency reported
Public representatives and development activists at a community level discussion here mentioned that the present adverse impact of climate change has triggered the sufferings of women to a greater extent in the drought-prone Barind area. They pointed out that women…
The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a US “priority,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday, as media reports indicated his office was preparing charges against the fugitive anti-hero. “We are going to step up our effort and already…