At least three people were killed and 50 others injured in a road accident in Khoyrad area under Charfashion upazila of the district on Wednesday evening.
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Stray incidents mark BNP’s hartal in Dhaka dist
The daylong shutdown in five upazilas of Dhaka district, enforced by opposition BNP, passed off on amid stray incidents of violence, including arson, vandalism and arrest on Wednesday.
Greens urge action against water pollution
Green activists at a human chain here on Wednesday urged the government for immediate action to check water pollution with a view to protecting the country’s biodiversity.
Inu for media monitoring of TB coverage
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Wednesday said a strong coverage of the national tuberculosis control programme will help the country achieve further success in reducing the infection.
Life term for collapsed building owner sought
The committee, formed to investigate the Rana Plaza collapse, on Wednesday submitted its report recommending punitive actions against those responsible for the incident and giving compensation to the victims.
Govt sincere about dialogue for credible polls: Dipu
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the government is sincere about political dialogue and is looking for a peaceful and credible election with the participation of all parties by resolving the differences.
No 3rd party intervention to end pol impasse: Mozena
The second US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue begins here on Sunday to discuss key issues like security cooperation and the current political uncertainty that has made the investment climate in Bangladesh difficult, said US Ambassador Dan Mozena.
Dialogue time running out: BNP
Accusing the Prime Minister of dashing the hope of dialogue, BNP on Wednesday urged Sheikh Hasina to resolve the political deadlock over the polls-time government through talks before the time runs out.
Charge phone in 20 seconds!
An 18-year-old Indian-American girl has invented a super-capacitor device that could potentially charge a cellphone in less than 20 seconds.
The 1st all-Emirati, all-girl rock band
It’s a common enough scene, as the song has been a standard entry on the playlists of countless heavy rock bands for decades.
‘Increase rate, coverage of maternity allowance’
(Staff Reporter) Speakers at a roundtable on Tuesday urged the government to implement Social Assistance Programme for Non-Asseters or ‘SAPNA’ package, a maternity allowance programme, at state level to eradicate poverty from the country and ensure social security. Power and…
England home kit revealed
The brand new Nike England home shirt has been unveiled, with Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere sharing the first sighting of the new kit via Twitter.
Charge framing against 148 opposition leaders June 6
(Court Correspondent) A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed June 6 for hearing on charge framing against 148 opposition men including Opposition Chief Whip Zainul Abdin Farroque.
Hefazat secretary Babunagari ‘confesses’ in custody
(Court Correspondent) Hefajat-e-Islam secretary general Junaid Babunagari on Tuesday gave confessional statement to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka in a case filed for killing a police personnel.
MTV content to be localized in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has entered into an agreement with Creinse that sees programming from MTV being syndicated in Bangladesh.
Losing confidence, govt has banned rallies: BNP
BNP standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday alleged that the government has violated the constitution by banning rallies and public meetings. “The government has imposed a restriction on holding public rallies and meetings as it is afraid of…
US envoy Mozena meets President
Terming US-Bangladesh bilateral relations as excellent US ambassador Dan W Mozena on Tuesday said his country is keen to extend all possible cooperation to Bangladesh. “We are keen to extend all possible cooperation and support for further development of Bangladesh.…
Parliament should ensure transparency: WB
World Bank (WB) country director Johannes Zutt on Tuesday said parliament has to play the pivotal role in ensuring transparency and accountability of government activities. The World Bank also expects that the capacity of financial oversight committees of parliament be…
‘Ringleader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘shootout’
The ringleader of a robber gang was killed in a ‘shootout’ with police at Adhargona village of Moheskhali upazila early Tuesday.
JS body for banning rallies in business areas
The Parliamentary standing committee on Commerce Ministry recommended banning rally and procession in country’s commercial areas.
DCC polls schedule after Ramadan
Election Commissioner M Shah Newaz on Tuesday categorically said the schedule of bifurcated Dhaka city corporations (DCC) polls would be declared after Ramadan. The election commissioner came up with the observation while talking to journalists at election commission secretariat in…
Deep convection over North Bay
Deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining area of Bangladesh.
War crimes suspect JP leader Qaiser to jail
War crimes suspect Syed Mohammad Qaiser, former state minister for Agriculture during the regime of military ruler General HM Ershad, was sent to jail following an order passed by the International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday.
‘Identify those behind fuel transport irregularities’
A parliamentary watchdog on Tuesday asked the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to identify the officials responsible for the government revenue loss of Tk 19,93,13,519 through irregularities in transporting petroleum products.
3 Jamuna Bank officials among 4 to be sued
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file a case against four people, including three officials of Jamuna Bank, on charge of misappropriating about Tk 8.01 crore.
‘Showcase Malaysia’ to help fortify ties: Envoy
Malaysian High Commissioner in Dhaka Norlin Othman said on Tuesday that lots of positive things are happening between Bangladesh and Malaysia and the ‘Showcase Malaysia’ is an opportunity for Dhaka to show what it has to offer for its counterpart.
Stocks down at closing Tuesday
Share prices at country’s both bourses– Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – ended negative at closing on Tuesday.
Descending B’deshi dies on Mount Everest
Bangladeshi climber Mohammed Khaled Hossain has died while descending from the Mount Everest, Nepalese media reported Tuesday.
India’s Northeast for int’l commission on water
Kolkata: The Northeast Dialogue Forum, a conclave of human rights and indigenous people’s organisations based in India’s north-east, has sought intervention of India, China and Bangladesh to prevent adverse impact of development projects on the region’s water sources.
Tornado rips through Oklahama, 90 dead
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