The United States has urged Bangladesh to increase collaboration with private and civil sector stakeholders in its readymade garment industry.
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Kobadak now a garbage dumping ground in Chougachha
The Kopotakkho River flowing beside the Chougachha town in Jashore district has turned into a garbage dumping ground, thanks to indiscriminate dumping of industrial and household wastes and negligence of the authorities concerned.
14 killed in Habiganj, B’baria road accidents
Dhaka, March 06 – Fourteen people were killed and nine others injured in road accidents in Habiganj and Brahmanbaria districts on Friday.
HR Commission of Sri Lanka statement to UN HR Council
Madame President, Distinguished Delegates and Friends, Our Commission acknowledges the continuing human rights obligations of Sri Lanka, As in the previous year, we are encouraged by the High Commissioner’s recognition of the role played by the 19th Amendment to the…
Police resist Chatra Dal program on RU campus
Rajshahi, March 05 – Students’ organisation of ‘Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Dal’ Chatra Dal on Thursday formed a human chain at the main gate of Rajshahi University after around 5 years demanding freedom of Khaleda Zia and protesting price hike of electricity…
BNP leader: Indian PM’s Dhaka visit should be reconsidered
Dhaka, March 05 – A senior BNP leader yesterday observed that the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Dhaka should be reconsidered in view of the recent communal disturbances in New Delhi.
Tk 200 notes from March 18 marking ‘Mujib Year’
DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank (BB) is going to issue regular currency notes and commemorative notes of Taka 200 from March 18 marking the birth centenary celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Besides, the central bank will…
‘Govt determined to ensure safe, nutritious food for all’
The government is determined to ensure safe and nutritious food for everyone, Additional Health Secretary Md Habibur Rahman said on Thursday.
Rifat murder: HC rejects Minni’s plea seeking case transfer
The High Court (HC) on Thursday rejected a plea of Aysha Siddika Minni seeking transfer of the case filed against her over the murder of her husband Rifat Sharif from Barguna to Dhaka court.
Bapex finds another gas field in Brahmanbaria
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (Bapex) has announced the discovery of a new gas field in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, a day after finding another gas reserve in Cumilla.
Researches have to be beneficial to country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said she wanted to know the result of the researches in which the government is investing the public funds.
3 Filipino sailors with fever under observation at Mongla
Three Filipino sailors have been kept under close observation at a foreign ship at Mongla Port in Bagerhat after they were detected with light fever.
Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh captain
Ahead of the third and final ODI of three-match series against Zimbabwe, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza announced his end as the captain of Bangladesh ODI team on Thursday at Sylhet International Stadium.
20 injured in Chittagong University, BCL clash, 52 held
Chittagong, March 5 – Twenty people were injured in a turf war between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on the campus early Thursday.
Bangladesh at high risk of coronavirus infection: IEDCR
Dhaka, March 04 – Bangladesh is at high risk of getting affected by novel coronavirus, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Director Professor Meerjady Sabrina Flora said on Wednesday.
Agri Ministry against onion import during full harvest time
Dhaka, March 04 – The Agriculture Ministry wants to stop importing onion from abroad during full onion harvesting season to ensure a fair price for the marginal farmers in the country.
59 children raped, 10 gang raped in February in Bangladesh
Dhaka, March 03 – At least 74 children were victims of torture and sexual violence in February, said Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP), a women’s human rights organization on Wednesday.
Modi to attend ‘Mujib Borsho’ program as Indian rep: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ‘Mujib Borsho’ programme as a representative of India for its great contribution in the Liberation War.
New gas field discovered in Comilla
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (Bapex) announced discovery of a new gas field in Srikail of Cumilla’s Muradnagar upazila on Tuesday.
Dr Kamal dissolves Gonoforum central committee
Amid a deepening conflict among party leaders, the central committee of Gonoforum has been dissolved.
3 hurt as Ctg Varsity shuttle train, freight train collide
Three people, including the loco master, were injured when a shuttle train of Chittagong University (CU) derailed after a collision with a freight train at Sholoshahar Railway Station in the port city of Chattogram on Wednesday.
Nor’wester forecast for Dhaka on Wednesday night
Rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, is likely to hit parts of the country, including Dhaka.
BNP raises question about independence of judiciary
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday raised a question about the independence of the judiciary since a former ruling party MP and his wife was granted bail on Tuesday hours after they had been ordered to send…
Bangladeshi ‘infected with coronavirus’ in Italy
A Bangladeshi national has been infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Italy, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Wednesday.
PM for research to boost SME sector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put immense importance to research on demand, production and marketing to flourish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the country.
Sagar-Runi murder case: HC drops petition from cause list
The High Court on Wednesday dropped from the cause list a petition filed by Tanvir Rahman, an accused in the journalist couple Sagar-Runi murder case, seeking cancellation of the case proceedings.
No respite for Dhaka dwellers, it’s air again worst in world
Dhaka, March 4 – Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka topped the list of cities with worst air in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.
Body of domestic tourist girl recovered from Kuakata hotel
Dhaka, March 03 – Police recovered the body of a tourist named Ishita, 19 from a residential hotel ‘Holiday Inn.’ in Kuakata, Patuakhali. The body of the tourist was recovered from the hotel’s room number 108 around 8 am on…
IEDCR for info on hotel boarders from virus-hit countries
Dhaka, March 03 – Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has urged hotels to inform if foreign nationals from corona-hit countries check into their rooms.
Disappearance of 142 thousand tons of coal from Barapukuria
Dhaka, March 03 – The unusual disappearance of 1.42 lakh tons coal from the Barapukuria Coal Mine Company Ltd (BCMCL) and subsequent coal shortage at Barapukuria Power Plant stemmed from complete mismanagement between two state-owned authorities, an investigation conducted by…