Rich tributes were paid to Comrade Mohammad Toaha and united movement for restoring democracy and the rights of toiling masses was emphasised at a meeting organised on Friday by the syamyabadi Dal marking the 32nd death anniversary of the late…
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Azad DRU president, Reaz general secretary
Dhaka, Nov 30 – Rafiqul Islam Azad of the Daily Independent and Reaz Chowdhury of theasianmail.com were elected president and general secretary of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) respectively in an election on Saturday.
Probe allegation of anomalies in EC recruitment: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 30 – BNP on Saturday night demanded an investigation into the allegation of anomalies in appointing workforce to the Election Commission.
Why politicise Khaleda verdict: Shun craze for money: PM
She says many trying to politicise Khaleda’s conviction Dhaka, Nov 30 – Mentioning that the trend of making money now has become a disease, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday renewed her vow to continue the ongoing drive against corruption…
86 new dengue patients hospatalised in 24hr
Eighty-six new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Saturday.
Many trying to politicise Khaleda’s conviction: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said many people are trying to give political colour to the conviction of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on graft charges.
Water transport workers go on indefinite strike
Thousands of people suffered as water transport workers went on an indefinite strike across the country from Friday midnight to press home their 11-point demand, including increasing wages.
Two-day SM Sultan Utsab-2019 begins in Narail
NARAIL, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 – A Two-day-long SM Sultan Utsab-2019 began amid festivity at the Zila Shilpakala Academy premises in Rupganj on Saturday. The festival started with a children’s art competition at 8am.
Asthma patients keep indoors: Dhaka 4th worst in Air Quality
Dhaka, Nov 30 – Bangladesh’s capital city ranked the fourth worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning. Dhaka had a score of 192 at 8am, which means the air quality was ‘unhealthy’.
Two suspected criminals killed in Satkhira ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Nov 30 – Two suspected criminals were killed in a reported gunfight with police in Kamalnagar area near the Bypass road in the town on early Saturday.
BCL men ‘attack’ BNP leader’s convoy in Chitttagong
Dhaka, Nov 30 – Members of Chhatra League’s Chittagong South unit reportedly attacked the convoy of city BNP’s Senior Vice-President Abu Sufian in Boalkhali Municipality area on Friday night.
First-ever 4-wheeler e-rickshaw services launched in Natore
Natore, Nov 29 – Four-wheeler electronic rickshaw and ambulance services were launched for the first time in the country to mitigate the risk of climate change effects.
Water transport workers on indefinite strike for wage hike
Dhaka, Nov 29 – Water transport workers announced an indefinite strike across the country from Friday midnight to press home their 11-point demand.
Ex-JP MP, 6 others awarded death in killing AL leader Liton
A Gaibandha court has sentenced former Jatiya Party MP Abdul Kader Khan and six others to death for killing Awami League lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton three years ago.
Climate summit host Spain struggles on environment
Spain wanted to make a splash on the international scene by agreeing to host next month’s COP25 climate summit at the last minute after Chile pulled out. But experts say green issues have not been a priority in the country,…
PDB proposes 23% hike in bulk power prices
Power Development Board or BPDB has proposed to the energy regulator to increase bulk electricity tariff by 23.27 percent per unit to trim its losses. The state-owned agency made the proposal at the public hearing on bulk power tariff and…
Admission test in agricultural universities 30 November
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Agricultural University admission test of 2019-20 academic year will be held on 30 November for enrollment in seven public universities to reduce the hassle for admission candidates. This year Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) leading this cluster…
More than one year’s budget money siphoned off in 10yrs: CPB
President of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Mujahidul Islam Selim here on Thursday claimed that money more than the total amount of a national budget was siphoned off from the country in the last 10 years.
BNP leaders Hafizuddin, Khokon freed on bail
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Hours after their arrest, BNP Vice-Chairman Maj (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed and two other party leaders were freed on bail on Thursday.
Fakhrul, 3 others get anticipatory bail in vandalism case
Dhaka, Nov 28 – The High Court on Thursday granted eight-week anticipatory bail to BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and three others in a case filed with Shahbagh Police Station over a clash between police and BNP men…
‘Let me go back to classroom,’ appeals a DU teacher
Dhaka, Nov 28 – A teacher of Dhaka University’s Economics Department staged a sit-in on Thursday in front of the department chairman’s room demanding the authorities concerned to allow him to go back to the classroom.
Nine Buet students expelled from dormitories over ragging
17 others face suspension for different terms Dhaka, Nov 28 – Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) authorities have taken punitive actions against 26 students for their involvement in ragging in two dormitories. Of them, nine were expelled from…
Pol parties, rights, trade bodies against power tariff hike
Public hearing on hike proposals begins Dhaka, Nov 28 – Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Thursday started its 4-day public hearing on proposals for raising both bulk and retail electricity tariffs amid opposition by political parties, trade bodies and…
152 Bangladeshis return home from Libya
The government brought back 152 Bangladeshis and the bodies of three workers from war-torn Libya on Thursday.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sings Bangla song
Culture Desk Celebrated singer of the sub continent Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has sung a Bangla song for the first time in his career.
PM opens national data centre, 3 other dev projects
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday opened four newly-completed development projects, including the installation of solar panels in CHT’s remote areas and national data centre in Kaliakair and commissioning of five ships and one survey vessel for the Kaptai Lake.
Suspected drug trader killed in Noakhali ‘gunfight’
Dhaka, Nov 28 – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of DB police at West Mahduripur in Sadar upazila early Thursday.
Skills dev of Bangladesh’s 1.5 mn RMG workers on cards
Dhaka, Nov 28 – The government has taken an initiative to conduct a training programme for the skills development of some 15 lakh RMG workers, aiming to ensure sustainable development of the sector and facing the challenges ahead.
IMO lauds BD initiatives to improve ship recycling standard
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack Lim has deeply appreciated various initiatives taken by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government to improve ship recycling standards in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Water transport workers’ withdraw strike
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Following a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian at the ministry on Wednesday night, water transport workers who had declared a strike on Tuesday night withdrew their strike programme.