BNP will observe mourning day on Wednesday over the death of its vice chairman and former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka.
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9th Dhaka Lit Fest kicks off Thursday
The ninth edition of Dhaka Lit Fest, an international literature festival, begins on Thursday on the Bangla Academy premises, aiming to create a bridge between native and international literary figures.
Probe body formed over Star Jute Mill fire in Khulna
A five-member probe body was formed to investigate the fire incident at state-owned Star Jute Mill in Chandani Mahal area in Dighalia upazila on Monday night.
Ex Dhaka Mayor Khoka’s body to arrive from US Thursday
The body of BNP leader and former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka is expected to arrive here from the USA on Thursday morning.
Dhaka again ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 9:11 am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Protesters lay siege to JU VC’s residence urging her removal
Jahangirnagar University (Savar), Nov 4 (UNB) – Protesting teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) laid a siege to the residence of their Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Farzana Islam on Monday evening demanding her removal on corruption charges.
Sundarbans Dolphins being surveyed
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is home to two freshwater dolphin species – the endangered Ganges River Dolphin and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
AL leader’s wife slaps JSC invigilator in Atwari, Panchagarh
Panchagarh, Nov 4 – Wife of an Awami League leader slapped a teacher and beat him with a shoe on Monday for not extending the time to her JSC examinee daughter after the end of the examination.
183 rape incidents recorded in October: Mahila Parishad
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The immediate past month of October has seen a total of 183 rape incidents across Bangladesh. Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP), a rights body working for the women, came up with revelation on Monday.
Govt erased from people’s heart: No time to look back: BNP
Jessore, Nov 4 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said launching a united movement to dislodge the current government is now a matter of time.
Selling spree pulls bourses down
DHAKA, Nov 4, 2019 (BSS) – Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) bounced back to the downbeat leaving behind the positive vibe of previous session as the risk-averse investors continued their selling spree.
Dhaka seeks UAE investment in BCIC projects
Bangladesh has invited investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its industrial sectors, particularly four projects under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).
Dhaka Police chief warns against new traffic law abuse
Strict actions will be taken against traffic sergeants if they are found involved in abusing the new Road Transport Act, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam here on Monday.
174 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24hr
In the last 24 hours till 8am on Monday, 174 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country.
BNP leader Sadeque Hossain Khoka dies in USA
Sadeque Hossain Khoka , former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation and BNP vice-chairman, died on Monday in the USA.
Eti Akter is the winner of ‘SAPNA Ma Sera Dosh’
Dhaka, Nov 04 – Eti Akter from Kaliganj, Gazipur, won the contest of ‘SAPNA Ma Sera Dosh’. The first runner up is Fatema Akter from Lakshmipur Sadar and the second runner up is Razia Begum from Ramgoti. Special recognition for…
Classical Guitar concert of AF Dhaka at Shilpakala, Nov 5
Alliance Française Dhaka invites you to a classical guitar concert featuring the award-winning French guitarist Thibault Cauvin. Jean-Marin SCHUH, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh will attend the event as the chief guest.
PM congratulates Bangladesh for win over India
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday congratulated Bangladesh Cricket team for their first-ever victory over India in T20I.
Man kills teen brother in Dhaka
Dhaka, Nov 4 – A young man was stabbed to death by his sibling in city’s Demra area on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Hossain Box, 19, son of Ali Box of the area.
Man, his associates held 12 years after killing wife, son
Dhaka, Nov 04 – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a man and his two associates more than a decade after killing his wife and two-month-old son. The arrestees are – Md Sohel Fakir, 37, and his associates Anwar Hossain…
Dhaka ranks 4th worst in Air Quality Index Monday morning
Dhaka, Nov 04 – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked fourth-worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning. The city’s air was classified as unhealthy at 9:50 am as it had a score of 169.
Dhaka to ban ‘militant outfit Allaher Dal’ soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Nov 3 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that they are going to ban the militant outfit ‘Allahar Dal’ soon as part of stopping militant activities in the country.
T20 Series: Bangladesh earn deserved 1st win against India
Dhaka, Nov 3 – Despite the absence of big guns Shakib and Tamim, Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh beat India by seven wickets in the first match of the three-match T20 series in Delhi on Sunday.
Aug 15, Nov 3 killing Masterminds to be unveiled one day: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday hoped that someone in the future will surely find out the real conspirators behind the killings of August 15 and November 3 in 1975.
Prof Akhtaruzzaman appointed DU VC for 4 yrs afresh
Acting Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University (DU) Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the university for the next four years on Sunday.
Schoolboy killed, 7 injured in Narayanganj building collapse
Narayanganj, Nov 3 – The body of a schoolboy was retrieved while seven others were injured after a four-storey building collapsed in Babubail area of the city on Sunday afternoon.
Khoka’s family can avail of travel permit: Shahriar
The government has said its Mission in New York is ready to issue ‘travel permit’ if the family of former mayor of Dhaka City Corporation Sadeque Hossain Khoka applies for that.
Cricketer Shakib Al-Hasan meets ACC chief
Bangladesh’s iconic cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, also a goodwill ambassador of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), visited the ACC headquarters in the city on Sunday.
Take immediate steps to control onion price: Rights body
Claiming that the hike in the onion price is a planned one by a syndicate, a consumer rights body on Sunday urged the government to take immediate steps to arrest the skyrocketing price of the cooking ingredient.
Facilitate Khoka’s return: BNP to govt
BNP on Sunday urged the government to take necessary steps so that ailing former mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation and freedom fighter Sadeque Hossain Khoka can return home from the USA.