Ahead of only 30 days from the Sylhet City Corporation election scheduled to be held on June 15, scrutiny of the submitted nomination papers started on Wednesday.
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College student killed in Sylhet
A college student, who was admitted to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital on Thursday night after being critically injured in a traffic accident, died on Friday morning.
Thousands of cyclone victims still shelterless
Food relief items provided through district and upazila administration, started to reach to the cyclone Mahasen affected people along the south-east coastal areas of Barisal Division.
Bumper watermelon harvest in Thakurgaon
Watermelon growers of Thakurgaon district have achieved a bumper production and are getting fair price of the fruit this year. Favourable weather and absence of virus attack helped the growers achieve the feat this season.
Govt snatched opposition’s basic rights: BNP
Govt snatched opposition’s basic rights: BNP Accusing the government of snatching the opposition’s right to hold rallies and meetings, BNP on Sunday said the current regime has established a reign of terror in the country.
No rally, public meeting for a month: MKA
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Sunday said no political party will be allowed to hold any rally and public meeting for the next one month to maintain law and order and prevent subversive acts. “Some political parties have caused…
Envoys meet Khaleda, discuss political crisis
The EU Head of Delegation to Bangladesh and three foreign envoys working here met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday and stressed the need for dialogue to resolve the ongoing political crisis.
5 to die for murders in Ctg
Two courts here on Sunday awarded capital punishment to five people in two murder cases.
Editors demand Mahmudur’s release, reopening of 2 channels
Editors of the country’s 15 daily newspapers on Saturday demanded the government allow the recently closed private television channels Diganta TV and Islamic Television to go on air again and the release of Amardesh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Jamuna Group chief, wife, son sued on graft charges
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday filed seven cases with a Dhaka court against Jamuna Group chairman Nurul Islam Babul, his wife Salma Islam and son Shamim Islam on charges of concealing wealth information and dodging tax.
Arrest Tazreen owner forthwith: HC
The High Court on Sunday asked the government to immediately arrest the owner of Tazreen Fashions Ltd and produce him before it on May 30 in connection with the fire incident at the factory that killed 112 of its workers…
Speaker ready for political talks
Speaker of the Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Sunday said she is ready for the dialogue between ruling party and opposition.
Ziauddin’s contempt rule settled
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 disposed of its rule brought against Ahmed Ziauddin, a Bangladeshi legal expert in Belgium.
President emphasizes ensuring quality education
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday emphasized ensuring quality higher education at all universities across the country.
61 BD men return from Sri Lanka
Some 61 Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained by Sri Lankan coast guard in February, returned from Sri Lanka.
Drilling of 9th Bakhrabad gas well begin
The state-owned Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Ltd (BGFCL) has started drilling at the ninth well of Bakhrabad Gas Field in Muradngar upazila of the district on Sunday noon.
Proposal by 10-day : WB to assist BD for RMG industrial park
The World Bank (WB) will propose to Bangladesh within 7-10 days regarding financial and technical assistance for construction of garment industrial park.
MA Mannan takes over as MD of Islami Bank
Managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Mohammad Abdul Mannan, who has been reappointed to the post for another three years, took over the charge on Sunday.
Charge framing in Biswajit case May 26
A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed May 26 for charge framing against 21 accused in Biswajit Das murder case. Judge of Dhaka’s Metropolitan Session Judge Court Md Jahurul Haque passed the order Sunday after taking the case into cognizance. Of…
Slum children get free school bags
Free school bags were distributed among the students, slum children, of Swapnopuri School at Mohammadpur in the city on Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Nihshartho Bhalobasha at Cannes
Ananta and Barsha starred film Nihshartho Bhalobasha will have its world premiere Friday at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.
Nine films to watch at Cannes
Nine films to watch out for at Cannes 2013…
Death preferable to life at Guantanamo
By Marjorie Cohn, More than 100 of the 166 detainees at Guantanamo are starving themselves to death. Twenty-three of them are being force-fed. “They strap you to a chair, tie up your wrists, your legs, your forehead and tightly around…
Sweden hosts Eurovision as Bonnie Tyler makes debut
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.
Deep sea mining ‘gold rush’ moves closer
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Khaleda to be handled with iron hand: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday warned opposition leader Khaleda Zia of dire consequences if she does not refrain from destructive activities like arson attacks and murders.
53 BNP men rearrested at Kashimpur Jail gate
Some 53 BNP leaders and activists were rearrested at Kashimpur Central Jail gate on Saturday after their release on bail in various cases filed in connection with the recent violence in the city.
US wants rapid progress on safety issue
US Secretary of State John Kerry has sought rapid progress both on fire and building safety inspection issues in Bangladesh and quick passage of labour law amendments.
ILO, WB for labour law changes
The International Labour Organization and World Bank have refused to let Bangladesh join a textile industry monitoring programme until the country overhauls its labour laws and conditions for unions improve, according to a top ILO official.