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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…
Reactor coolant pumps making for Rooppur NPP progresses fast
Manufacturing of Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCP) Unit-1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project runs at a fast pace at Petrozavodsk Branch of AEM-Technology in Russia. The reactor coolant pump is a very important safety item for a nuclear power plant.
মুসলমানদের রক্ত-রঞ্জিত করে যুদ্ধের দিকে দেওয়ার ষড়যন্ত্র চলছে -আইওজে
ইসলামী ঐক্য জোটের চেয়ারম্যান ও নেজামে ইসলাম পার্টির সভাপতি মাওলানা আব্দুর রকিব এ্যাডভোকেট দিল্লিতে বরবরচিত হামলায় মুসলমানদের উপর গনহত্যা চালাচ্ছে তা অবিলম্ভে বন্ধ করার জন্য জাতীয়সংঘ, ও ওআইসি সহ আন্তর্জাতীক সংস্থাগুলোর এগিয়ে আসার আহ্বান জানান।
Triangular clash at RU over cricket match; 10 injured
Rajshahi, March 03 – At least 10 students of Rajshahi University were injured as three groups of students on Tuesday were locked in two rounds clash at the Tukitaki Chattar of the university over a cricket match.
‘Board forced to produce fake report on Khaleda’s health’
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government has forced the medical board of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) not to give any authentic report on their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition.
Ishraque seeks cancellation of DSCC polls, files petition
After Tabith Awal’s petition, BNP’s defeated mayoral candidate in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) election Ishraque Hossain on Tuesday filed a petition with the electoral tribunal seeking cancellation of the results of the February-1 polls.
Avoid foreign trips, if not urgent: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Malik on Tuesday suggested people not to make unnecessary foreign trips as deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to 60 countries across the globe.
3-day art exhibition ‘Magical Brush’ at Gallery 27
Entertainment Desk A three-day national art exhibition of ‘AllStar Online’ is going to take place at Gallery 27 in Dhanmondi 27 of the capital. ‘AllStar Online’ will organize the event from 6-7 March under the name of ‘The Magical Brush’,…
4 killed as BGB, villagers clash in Khagrachhari
At least four people, including a BGB soldier, were killed in a clash between members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and villagers at Gazinagar Bazar in Matiranga upazila on Tuesday morning.
Assistant teachers urge govt to make their jobs permanent
An organisation of primary assistant teachers on Tuesday urged the government to make their jobs permanent within a short time.
Gonoforum expels 4 leaders for violating organizational discipline
Dhaka, March 02 – Dr Kamal led Ganaforum has expelled four of its central leaders including two organizing secretaries for violation of organizational discipline and their alleged involvement in anti-organizational activities. The four leaders who were expelled are—organizing secretaries Advocate…
Harmful chemicals found in eight fairness creams: BSTI
Dhaka, March 02 – Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI) has found chemicals in eight fairness cream, which they said is very harmful to human health.
Department name change not possible: RU authority
Rajshahi, March 02 – The Rajshahi University authority on Monday had a meeting at the senate building of the university with the Population Science and Human Resource Development department students, who were waging a movement demanding change in the name…
মুসলিম গণহত্যা ও নির্যাতনে প্রতিবাদে ৪ মার্চ ঢাকায় বিক্ষোভ
সম্পূর্ণ মিথ্যার উপর ভিত্তি করে ৬ বছর ধরে চলে আসা একটি মামলার অবসান হলো এবং সকলেই নির্দোষ প্রমাণিত হলো।
‘সুখ-সাফল্যের মায়াবী জগৎ’ বইটি নতুন করে ভাবতে শেখায়
মানুষের রহস্যময় মনোজগতের বিশ্লেষক সুলেখক আবু রেজা মো. ইয়াহিয়া । মানুষের অন্তর্নিহিত শক্তি ও মানবিক গুণাবলীর স্ফুরণে একজন ব্যক্তি হয়ে উঠতে পারে জগতে স্মরণীয়। অন্যদিকে, হতাশার করাল গ্রাসে এই মানুষটিই ছিটকে যেতে পারে সাফল্যের পথ থেকে। অনুপ্রেরণা ও দিকনির্দেশনামূলক প্রবন্ধের…
Total voters in Bangladesh 109 mn now: CEC
DHAKA – The number of total voters now in Bangladesh is 10 crore 98 lakh 19 thousand and 112, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda. “Of the total 10 crore 98 lakh 19 thousand 112 voters, 5,54,82,530 are…
Experts for joint river management for Dhaka-Delhi ties
DHAKA – Experts at a seminar today stressed the need for proper watershed management of the common rivers aiming to establish people-to-people connectivity between Bangladesh and India. “…same rivers, same water and same soil, basically we have the same ecosystem,”…
Over 13 crore metres current net seized in Munshiganj
Members of River Police seized over 13.77 crore metres of banned current net during a drive conducted at various factories in Ponchoshar union of sadar upazila on Monday. Tipped off that banned current net was being manufactured at various locations…
No unnecessary big-budget programme over Mujib Borsho: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed all the ministries and divisions not to take any unnecessary programme with big budgets on the occasion of Mujib Borsho (Mujib Year).
Tabith files petition seeking cancellation of DNCC polls
Tabith Awal, BNP’s defeated mayoral candidate in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election, on Monday filed a petition with the electoral tribunal seeking cancellation of the gazette on the results of the February-1 polls.
Govt not ‘embarrassed’ over dissent on Modi’s visit: Quader
The government is not ‘embarrassed’ over the call to resist Narandra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh and the protesters should welcome him, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday.
‘Water-sharing on 7 rivers likely to be finalised this year’
Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday said Bangladesh and India are working to finalise an agreement on water sharing of seven common rivers within this year.