Prof Dr Ata Alahi Khan, a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery in the country, died due to kidney diseases at a city hospital on Friday morning. He was 82.
Author: Farzana Afroze Zerin
Action to be taken against North South University: Nasim
As its two students had involvement in recent terror attacks at Gulshan café and Sholakia, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday questioned about the education system of North South University and warned that action will be taken against this private…
Moudud wants govt to launch ‘united platform’
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Sunday urged the government to float a ‘united platform’ with all to resist extremism and terrorism in the country.
2 to walk gallows for killing Rangpur schoolboy
A court here on Sunday sentenced two people to death for killing a schoolboy in Pirgachha upazila in 2011.
Obama calls for greater respect, understanding in US
President Barack Obama called Sunday for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers toward the people they take an oath to protect as well as from individuals who think the police are too heavy handed and intolerant, particularly toward…
Bin Laden’s son threatens revenge against US
Al-Qaida’s media arm has released an audio in which the purported son of the late al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden threatens revenge against the U.S. for assassinating his father.
Islami Bank committees reformed
Yousif Abdullah Al Rajhi has been re-elected and M. Azizul Huq has been elected vice-chairmen of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Besides, Executive Committee, Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee of the bank have been reformed with Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam,…
Wheel chairs distributed among disable people in Jhenidah
8 wheel chairs were distributed among the disable people from six unions by former MP Shafiquel Azam Khan Chanchal on Sunday noon.
IGP slams Hefajat for silence over terror attacks
Dhaka-Taking a swipe at Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh leadership for keeping mum over the Gulshan and Sholakia ‘militant’ attacks, Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque on Saturday said their silence proves they are with militancy.
Crude bomb blast in Khulna jail
Dhaka-A crude bomb exploded inside Khulna Central Jail here on Saturday night.
Bangladeshi kids participate in “NucKids” fest in Russia
A group of three Bangladeshi children left Dhaka yesterday (July 8, 2016) to participate in the International Children Festival – NucKids 2016 to be held in Russia.
Pakistan dismisses allegation of café attack involvement
Pakistan has dismissed the allegations of its involvement in Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka saying it is baseless, irresponsible and provocative.
Khaleda conveys condolences to Obama, Japanese, Italian, Indian PMs
Dhaka-BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has conveyed her condolences to the US President and the Prime Ministers of Japan, Italy and India over the killings of their citizens in Gulshan café attack.
Fakhrul reiterates Khaleda’s call for nat’l unity
BNP on Tuesday urged the government to come up with a positive response to the call of its chairperson Khaleda Zia for forging a national unity to tackle militancy and terrorism rising above party interests.
Gulshan attack: Families identify 5 militants
Family members have confirmed the identities of the five militants who were killed in a commando operation in the Holey Artisan Bakery after a hostage crisis.
Outgoing Danish envoy meets Khaleda
Outgoing Danish ambassador in Dhaka Hanne Fugl Eskjær met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday.
5 hurt in gas cylinder blast in Chuadanga
Dhaka-Five people suffered burn injuries as a microbus gas cylinder exploded at Natun Bazar in the district town on Monday afternoon.
Nation mourns Gulshan terror attack victims
The nation observed a two-day mourning in commemoration of those killed during the hostage standoff at a Gulshan café.
5 Chinese nationals held for distributing relief among Rohingyas
Members of Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday arrested five Chinese citizens and two Bangladeshis for distributing relief at a Rohingya camp in Teknaf upazila without permission of the administration.
Faraaz, Abinta, Ishrat buried
Dhaka-Three Bangladeshi victims of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack victims — Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, Abinta Kabir and Ishrat Akhond — were laid to eternal rest on Monday.
4 killed in Gaibandha road accident
Dhaka-Four people were killed and at least 23 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Tilakpara in Sadullapur upazila on Dhaka-Rangpur Highway on Monday afternoon.
Iraq: Death toll from IS-claimed bombing climbs to 157
Dhaka-The death toll from the truck bombing at a bustling Baghdad commercial street rose to 157 on Monday, Iraqi authorities said, as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered new security measures in the capital.
PM firm to find out root of Friday’s attack, Homage today
Dhaka-Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad.
Abe outraged over Dhaka attack
Dhaka-Outraged by the terrorist attack, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said they intend to continue to take all possible preparations to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens both at home and abroad.
Debate over IS presence not key issue: Dr Rizvi
Dhaka-Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi has said the debate over the presence of Islamic States (IS) is not the central issue, and termed the attackers as homegrown and politically motivated ones.
Global condemnation pours in over Dhaka café attack
Dhaka-As the country has been left reeling from the deadliest-ever terror attack on a Gulshan café, world leaders and friendly countries have continued offering both of their condolences for and solidarity with Bangladesh.
UK reassures support to BD in fight against terrorism
Dhaka-British Prime Minister David Cameron has written to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina reiterating his personal commitment to stand with Hasina in her fight against terrorism.
Robi tops global chart of socially devoted brands
Dhaka-Robi has been honoured with the title of being the world no 1 socially devoted brand for the first quarter (January-March) of 2016.
Inadequate infrastructural facilities hamper RU academic activities
Dhaka-Academic activities of Rajshahi University (RU) are being hampered for scarcity of adequate number of classrooms, teacher’s chambers, seminar rooms and laboratory rooms.
DUCSU demands release of eminent personalities
Dhaka-Student leaders of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) of ‘90 and All-Party Students Unity have demanded the release of eminent personalities including senior journalist Shafik Rehman, Amardesh editor Mahmudur Rahman and Nagorik Oikya leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna before the…