The government will invest Tk 900 crore in the capital market in an effort to boost it and will take the investment back with interest on a long-term basis, Dhaka Stocks Exchange (DSE) President M Rakibur Rahman said here on…
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Imam killed in Sylhet road crash
An imam was killed as a truck ran over him on the Sylhet-Dhaka Highway at Rashidpur intersection in Biswanath upazila of the district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Badrul Islam, 25, son of late Kudrat Ullah, resident of…
Youth found dead in Bogra
Police recovered decapitated body of a young man from Sekher Kola Paulpara village in sadar upazila on Monday. The deceased was identified as Ramen Paul, 28, son of Dhirendranath, resident of the village. Sources said as Ramen did not return…
Lawyer suspended for misconduct with judge
A lawyer of a court in Jessore was suspended on Monday for behaving offensively towards a judge during a case hearing. Jessore Bar Association suspended lawyer Shakawat Hossain temporarily and issued a show-cause notice to him asking to know why…
BCL cadres beat up journos in RU
A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists of Rajshahi University (RU) unit severely beat up two journalists of the university on Monday. The injured two journalists were identified as Azibul Haque Partho, and Al-Amin Akash, RU correspondents…
Workshop on improving teaching standard ends
Participants at a 3-day long training workshop and seminar of religious teachers ended on Monday afternoon stressed on improving teaching standard for quality education. The programme was organised and funded by Caritas Barisal region under regional education commission of Chittagong…
Police Sergeant closed on MP’s complaint
The Superintendent of Police, Bogra, closed a police sergeant on the allegation of local Awami League lawmaker Abdul Mannan recently. Sources said that on the day a vehicle of a relative of the lawmaker was held for checking its papers…
Anti-tobacco rally held at Nandail
An anti-tobacco rally was held at Nandail Junction on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Saturday. Jointly organised by the Nandail Swajon Somabesh, Seba Foundation, NATAB and Nandail Homepathy Association the discussion meeting was presided over by Dr.…
12th South Asian Games in limbo
KATHMANDU: The 12th edition of the South Asian Games (SAG) is in limbo due to the prevailing uncertainty over its date and venue, leaving the sports fraternity in a state of dejection.
England sweat on bowlers’ fitness
England may have to re-think their Champions Trophy plans if they find themselves without injured pace bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn.
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan commits suicide
MUMBAI – Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who made her debut starring opposite acting legend Amitabh Bachchan, died in an apparent suicide at her home in the Indian city of Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.
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Mysterious sea creature in UK shore was an eel
A mysterious sea creature with a set of sharp teeth washed up on a U.K. beach last week, prompting wide speculation as to what it could be—the wildest being a dinosaur or the Loch Ness Monster.
Youth arrested with pistol in Jessore
Benapole – Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested a young man along with a pistol at Bhaina village in Sadar upazila on Sunday night.
BNP stages walkout protesting ban on meetings
Hours after joining parliament, the BNP-led opposition MPs on Monday walked out of the House in protest against the ban on public rallies and meetings.
‘Sweeping remarks’ against justices, judges irk CJ
Chief Justice M Mozammel Hossain on Monday urged all concerned not to create any controversy over the court by making sweeping remarks against the justices and judges.
‘Hope Padma Bridge not becomes a Rana Plaza’
Reiterating Centre for Policy Dialogue’s concern that the implementation of the Padma Bridge project with government’s own fund will involve uncertainty over its construction quality, its distinguished fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya on Monday said, “let’s not hope Padma Bridge becomes a…
Budget session begins with new Speaker, opposition
The last budget session of the current Parliament began on Monday marking a number of important events, including the return of the opposition lawmakers after their prolonged boycott of 83 workdays.
Cabinet okays bill on CHT land dispute
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2013 aimed at making the Commission more active and effective.
Rajuk orders demolition of tilted Demra building
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (Rajuk) on Monday ordered the demolition of a three-storey residential building that slightly tilted towards another five-storey building at Purba Hajinagar in Sarulia under Demra Police Station in the city on Sunday night.
RAB soldier sent to Indian jail
A soldier of an elite security force of Bangladesh landed in an Indian jail after the Border Security Force (BSF) failed to hand him over to its Bangladeshi counterpart, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
Rohingaya issue: Dipu wants OIC to talk to Myanmar
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday urged the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) to remain engaged with the government of Myanmar to address the longstanding problems of Rohingayas and other Muslim minorities in Myanmar.
EU buyers of BD RMG must promote standards
Chairperson of the European Union’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) has urged European companies sourcing readymade garments (RMG) from Bangladesh to promote acceptable standards in the manufacturing units.
Political unrest to affect economy: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Monday observed that the continuation of the current political unrest will leave an unfavourable footprint on economic performance over the 2013-14 fiscal. The observation came in a CPD report on macroeconomic performances in the…
Thakurgaon Jewellery looted
Thakurgaon Zila Babosayee Sangathan Oikya Parishad held a rally at Thakurgaon blocked Bangabandhu Road in the town recently .
Govt. godown used as cowshed in Rampal
An abandoned godown of the food department at Foilahat under Rampal Upazila in the district has been being used as a cow shed by a local influential person for long without any permission of the authority concerned, it is alleged.
Kid drowns falling from bamboo bridge
A six years old kid drowned falling from the bamboo-made bridge over the Bangshi river at Taylkup village under Kaligonj upazila in Jhenidah on Sunday.
JCD activists injured in BCL attack
Three activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured in an attack allegedly by activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Kamolganj Degree College in Kamolganaj upazila on Saturday.
Housewives in Barisal city election race
Thirty, two-thirds of 45 candidates contesting in 10 seats reserved for female councilors in 30 wards under Barisal City Corporation, introduced themselves as housewifes in profession criteria.