The two-month government ban on catching, selling and transporting of Hilsa began Sunday.
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Power-water tariff hike: BNP announces nationwide protest
Describing the government’s move to increase the tariffs of power and water as an ‘anti-people move’, BNP has decided to organise human chain programmes across the country, including the capital, on Monday in protest against it.
Islamic Banks organise Digital Banking Fair 2020 in Ctg
To popularize the digital banking products Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, First Security Islami Bank Ltd., Social Islami Bank Limited, Union Bank Limited and NRB Global Bank Limited jointly organized Digital Banking Fair 2020 at Chittagong Club in Chattogram city on…
Onion prices coming down at land ports wholesaler markets
The prices of onion have started falling in wholesale markets in Hili land port after India decided to withdraw its ban to export the bulb to Bangladesh.
Automate insurance services, restore people’s trust: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to bring insurance activities under technology based automation system and settle insurance claims of clients quickly to restore the people’s faith in the sector.
Shahnoor debuts as director
Entertainment Desk Finally Actress Shahnoor is going to debut as a director. She has been interested in directing for a long time. However, she could not manage to do so due to several issues. The actress is directing two short…
Automate insurance services, restore people’s trust: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to bring insurance activities under technology based automation system and settle insurance claims of clients quickly to restore the people’s faith in the sector.
Spring poem festival enchants Rangpur audience
Culture Desk The colourful “Spring Poem Festival-2020”enchanted a huge audience at Shilpokola Academy auditorium in the city on Saturday night.
Two-month Hilsa ban begins
The government’s two-month ban on catching, selling and transporting of Hilsa began Sunday.
Bangladesh eying to end Women’s T20 WC with winning note
Sports Desk In a bid to end the campaign with good note,Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their last match of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup tomorrow (Monday) at Melbourne in Australia.
6 students killed as truck hits pickup van in Netrokona
Netrokona, March 01 – A pickup van collided head-on with a truck in Durgapur Upazila on Saturday night killing six students and injuring 20 others.
চট্টগ্রামে পুলিশ বক্সে বিস্ফোরণ: ঢাকায় হামলার সঙ্গে সাদৃশ্য খুঁজছে পুলিশ
চট্টগ্রামে পুলিশ বক্সে বিস্ফোরণের ঘটনার সঙ্গে ঢাকার হামলার মিল আছে কিনা, তা খতিয়ে দেখছে পুলিশ। চট্টগ্রামের অতিরিক্ত কমিশনার শ্যামল নাথ বিবিসি বাংলাকে বলছেন, ” বিস্ফোরণের ঘটনাটি নিয়ে এখন তদন্ত চলছে। ঢাকায় পুলিশের ওপর হামলার সঙ্গে এই বিস্ফোরণের কোন মিল আছে…
Record 4919 books out during the Ekushey Fair; sale Taka 23m
Dhaka, Feb 29 – The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair ended on Saturday amid a record publication of books and fanfare. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present as the chief guest while President of Bangla Academy Emeritus…
Six including two from AL, BNP contesting Dhaka-10 by-polls
Dhaka, Feb 29 – Six candidates, including Awami League’s Md Shafiul Islam (Mohiuddin) and BNP’s Sheikh Robiul Alam, will contest the Dhaka-10 parliamentary by-election slated for March 21.
Khurshid Alam Alok’s photography exhibition at BSA
Culture Desk A photography exhibition entitled ‘Banglar Apon Saudha’ by photographer Khurshid Alam Alok is going to be concluded today at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city. The ten day long exhibition was…
Cleanliness campaign held at IU
IU Correspondent A daylong cleanliness campaign was held at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Saturday.
Power-water tariff hike: BNP announces protest progs
Describing the government’s move to increase the tariffs of power and water as an ‘anti-people move’, BNP has decided to organise human chain programmes across the country, including the capital, on Monday in protest against it.
Road crashes claim 8 lives in 4 dists
Eight people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents in Cumilla, Rajshahi, Manikganj and Moulvibazar districts on Saturday.
54-Hours of hunger strike at RU to change department name
Rajshahi, Feb 28 – A 54-hours strike has been started by students of Rajshahi University Population Science and Human Resource Development department demanding a change of their department name to ‘Applied Statistics’.
Little known elderly author’s book hot cake at Ekushey Fair
‘Bangaleer Joy, Bangaleer Berthota (Victory of Bangalees, Failure of Bangalees)’, a book by little known author Dr Faizur Rahman Al Siddique, has become a new attraction for booklovers at Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020 after the publication of its second edition.
Power tariff hiked for benefit of ‘Awami syndicate’: BNP
BNP on Friday alleged that the government has raised the power tariff to create a scope for the ‘ruling-party syndicate to plunder public money’.
Khaleda denied bail for ‘political reason’, says Moudud
Stating that Khaleda Zia was not granted bail in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case only because of political reason, BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said there is no alternative to waging an effective movement to have her…
ভারত থেকে মুসলিম বিতাড়নের প্রেক্ষাপট তৈরি করা হচ্ছে -মুসলিম লীগ
ভারতের উগ্র হিন্দু জাতীয়তাবাদী দল ক্ষমতাসীন বিজেপি সরকারের সমর্থনে দিল্লীর মুসলমানদের উপর নির্মম হত্যাযজ্ঞ, মসজিদে অগ্নি সংযোগের ঘটনায় তীব্র ক্ষোভ ও নিন্দা জ্ঞাপন করেছে বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগ নেতৃবৃন্দ।
Amari Dhaka to celebrate Woman’s Day on March 8
Dhaka, February 2020 – On March 8, to recognize women and their achievements, Amari Dhaka will celebrate women in all spheres of life on International Women’s Day 2020 with different offers and Amari aims to attract passionate individuals to explore…
General meeting of central sharia board held in city
The 40th general meeting of Central Sharia Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB) was held at the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Mufti Dr Muhammad Abdullah, Chairman of…
‘Khaleda’s bail rejection exposed govt’s ‘vindictiveness’
BNP on Thursday alleged that the High Court order rejecting the bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case has exposed the government’s ‘vindictive’ policy.
3 killed in Moghbazar building fire; probe body formed
A five-member committee was formed to investigate the fire that broke out at a multi-story building on Dilu Road in city’s Moghbazar area early Thursday killing three people.
Dhaka’s air again worst in globe, posing health risk to all
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka again ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
HC rejects Khaleda’s bail plea once again
The High Court on Thursday rejected the bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.
Retail power tariff hiked 5.3 pc; wholesale 8.4 pc
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the power tariff by 5.3 percent at retail and 8.4 percent at wholesale levels.