A three-member team of the US Department of State’s Counterterrorism Bureau is now in city to discuss issues of mutual interest with government officials here.
Author: Farzana Afroze Zerin
Orientation programme held at BAU
BAU Correspondent: The orientation programme for the freshers under six faculties of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) was held on Sunday with allegation of massive mismanagement in Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Auditorium of the university.
‘Social skill development’ begins at JU
JU Correspondent A 5-day long work-shop on ‘social skill development of psychological stage’ organized by JU student welfare and counseling Centre (JUSWCC) begins today at the seminar room of Teachers Student Centre (TSC) of Jahangirnagar University (JU).
JU teachers go on infinite strike again
JU Correspondent Teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) go on infinite work abstention from tomorrow demanding review of 8th national pay scale and a separate pay structure for them.
Tablig Biswa Iztema first phase begins Friday
Tens of thousands of devotees flocked to the Turag River bank at Tongi as the first phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the biggest congregations of Muslims in the world, began on Friday.
Anti-state criminals must be punished
Apparently referring to BNP, Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif on Friday said those who committed anti-state crimes must be punished.
BD will take initiative to resolve Rohingya issue internationally
Bangladesh, as an active member of OIC contact group on Rohingya issue, has emphasised a collective role of international community to address the issue.
Coast Guard seized 4000 kgs of banned polythene
Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 4,000 kgs of banned polythene from Pangaon area of River Burigonga in Naryangonj on early Friday.
Let’s united for democracy & national interests: Fakhrul
STAFF REPORTER BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday that the party had made many mistakes during it past movements.
4 killed in accident in Dhaka
Dhaka – Four people were killed in separate accidents in the city’s Toragh, Ramna and Kadamtoli areas on Friday.
5th Nat’l debate fest begins at JU
A 3-day long debate competition titled “5th national debate championship-2016” began at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Thursday.
Islami Oikya Jote severe their link with 20-party alliance
Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ) led by Maulana Abdul Latif Nezami yesterday severed the link with the BNP-led 20-party alliance. However, a section of the partly led by its senior vice chairman Advocate Maulana Abdur Rakib has announced to stay with…
Robi has introduced train ticketing solution
Cellular phone operator Robi has introduced train ticketing solution aiming to facilitate a hassle free travel by train.
Bishwa Ijtema begins Today
Gazipur Correspondent Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim congregation after Hajj will begin today (Friday) on the bank of the river Turag at Tongi of Gazipur.
Zia Charitable trust graft case, ACC deposition has been recorded
Court Correspondent The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Thursday completed recording the depositions of Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Harun-ur-Rashid in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case and fixed January 14 for his cross-examination. He is also the…
Sustainable use of genetic diversity to protect livestock & wildlife
BAU CORRESPONDENT Indigenous livestock and wild relatives have been lost day by day in our country. Farmworkers are rearing livestock of developing varieties to get higher profits in a short period of time.
Rosatom Asia joins Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
News Desk Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom said recently that its branch in Southeast Asia, Rosatom Asia, has become a corporate member of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS).
ICT take cognizance against two Razakars
STAFF REPORTER The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday took the charges against two Kishoreganj war crimes suspects – Syed Mohammad Hossain and Muhammad Moslem Pradhan – into cognizance for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the War…
JU Govt. and politics dept. 2nd reunion on Friday
JU Correspondent The 2nd reunion of the alumni association of government and politics department of Jahangirnagar University would be held on Friday at the campus.
Khaleda to sit with her party leaders tonight
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to sit with her party’s senior leaders on Monday night to work out the party’s line of action under the emerging situation over its January-5 rally.
Cabinet approves the draft of Jute Bill, 2016
The Cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of the Jute Bill, 2016 with a provision of maximum three years’ imprisonment or maximum Tk one lakh fine or both for the violation of the law.
Dr. Yunus condoles on Dr. Mahbub’s death
On a press briefing Dr. Muhammad Yunus said that I am deeply shocked and sad to learn about the untimely death of Dr Mahabub Hossain who passed away earlier today.
AL & BNP to hold rallies in front of their own party offices
STAFF REPORTER The authorities have finally given permission to both the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP to hold their rallies in the city today to mark the 2nd year anniversary of January 5 parliamentary polls.
68th anniversary of BCL celebrated at RU
RU Correspondent The 68th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was celebrated on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus on 4 January 2016 amid festivity and fanfare mood.
No complain in first ‘mass hearings’ of DPDC
STAFF REPORTER With the tagline ‘Dependable electricity, satisfied customer’, Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) organized the first installment of its six series ‘mass hearings’ on Monday in its Dhanmondi 5A office.
Earthquake panic injures 17 students at DU
DU Correspondent At least eighteen students of Dhaka University (DU) were injured as panic gripped the residential area after a strong earthquake hit different parts of Bangladesh on early Monday.
Vandalism arson attack case hearing on Feb 3
Court Correspondent The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed February 3 for hearing on charge framing against 23 leaders and activists, including the party’s Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
29 BD nationals returned from India
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 29 Bangladeshi nationals, including four children and eight women, to Border Guard Bangldesh (BGB) through Benapole Check post on Saturday night.