Singapore-based Inter-Asia Group Pte Ltd will develop the Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Edward Snowden gets permanent residency in Russia
Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has been given permanent residency in Russia, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena told state-run news agency RIA Novosti.
Govt activities ‘anti-democratic’: Dr Zafrullah
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday alleged that the current government has established ‘one-party Baksal’ rule in the country under a different cover by ‘snatching’ people’s democratic rights.
Bangladesh civil society commemorate Father Timm
The civil society on Friday commemorated Father RW Timm for his great contribution to rebuilding war-torn Bangladesh, alleviating the plight of disaster-hit people and the country’s education.
Development without good governance ‘pointless’: JP
Jatiya Party Secretary General Ziauddin Ahmed Bablu on Friday said development without good governance and justice is ‘pointless’.
Bay depression whips up rainfall across Bangladesh
Many parts of the country are experiencing light to moderate rain which is likely to continue for the next 24 hours due to a depression over the Bay, the Met Office said Friday.
400 tourists stranded on St Martin’s island
Around 400 tourists are stranded on Saint Martin’s Island, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, due to inclement weather.
4 missing after boat sinks in Agunmukha River
Four people went missing after a speedboat with 17 people capsized in Agunmukha River at Patuakhali’s Rangabali on Thursday.
Bay depression brings widespread rainfall, more forecast
More rains are expected over different parts of the country, including Dhaka, in the next 48 hours starting at 10 am as the depression over the central part of the Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low.
Bring drivers under dope test: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to bring drivers under a dope testing system to know whether they use drugs.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1696 new cases, 24 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday saw another spike in Covid-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 1,696 new cases in 24 hours, taking the caseload to 394,827.Twenty four more patients died from Covid-19 during the period,…
Heart Institute to be upgraded to 1200-bed hospital
The government is going to upgrade the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) to a 1200-bed hospital soon as part of its move to improve the healthcare services in the country, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday.
War Crimes: Death warrant issued to Syed Mohamamd Kaisar
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday issued death warrant against Syed Mohammad Kaisar for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
Call For Entries: 2nd WHO Health for All Film Festival
The World Health Organization has invited independent film-makers, production companies, public health institutions, NGOs, communities, students, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films to the 2nd Health for All Film Festival.
Face to face: Trump and Biden meet for final debate Thursday
President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign.
All BJMC jute mill workers to get arrears by Nov: Minister
All the workers of state-owned Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) will get their arrears within November next, assured Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Wednesday.
Donor govts urged to call crimes against Rohingya genocide
Fortify Rights on Wednesday said donor governments seeking to raise one billion dollars in aid for Rohingya should acknowledge the crimes perpetrated against them in Myanmar as genocide and crimes against humanity.
Asia-Pacific garment industry suffers from Covid-19 fallout
The Covid-19 crisis has hit the garment sector in the Asia-Pacific region hard, with plummeting retail sales in key export markets affecting workers and enterprises throughout supply chains, according to new research from the International Labour Organization (ILO).
BNP demands reelections to local bodies
Turning down the results of local body elections held on Tuesday at different parts of the country, BNP on Wednesday demanded reelections, bringing various allegations of ‘vote fraud’.
Anti-rape protesters block Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection
Demonstrators blocked the key Shahbagh intersection protesting against the attack on anti-rape long march in Feni in which 20 people were injured.
Montu-led Gonoforum warns to take action against Dr Kamal
A faction of Gonoforum leaders, led by its former general secretary Mostafa Mohsin Montu, on Wednesday warned of taking organisational action against party president Dr Kamal Hossain if he does not refrain from indulging in its ‘anti-constitutional’ activities.
Housewife ‘raped’ in Noakhali: Ex-Jubo League leader held
Amid countrywide strong protests against the deeply disturbing rape and violence against women, a housewife was raped at gunpoint in Chatkhil upazila of Noakhali on Wednesday.
Faridpur MP Nixon gets anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted an eight-week anticipatory bail to Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury in a case filed by the Election Commission (EC).
Redouble efforts to find solution to Rohingya crisis: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stressed that the international community and countries in the region must redouble their efforts not only maintain support for Rohingyas and their hosts, but also adapt to critical new needs and expand the search…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1380 new cases, 18 new deaths
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw another spike in Covid-19 cases as the health authorities of the country confirmed the detection of 1,380 new cases in 24 hours, taking the caseload to 3,91,586.
One killed in Rangamati Jana Sanghti Samity infighting
A man was shot dead in a turf war between two factions of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati on Tuesday.
Covid-19 impacts journos negatively worldwide: ICFJ study
Alongside jobholders in different sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another across the globe according to a recent study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
You better resign: Quader to BNP leadership
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said the BNP leadership should resign for its failure to forge any movement or win elections in the last 12 years before demanding resignation of the government.
Raihan’s death in Sylhet police custody: Constable Titu held
Members of Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) arrested constable Titu Chandra Das, who was suspended over the death of Raihan at Bandarbazar police outpost, from Sylhet police lines on Tuesday.
Rohingya repression: Netherlands for justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities.