Jahangirnagar University, Sept 19 (UNB) – The protesting students and teachers of Jahangirnagar University on Wednesday demanded resignation of Vice-Chancellor Professor Farzana Islam within October 1 over her alleged involvement in corruption.
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Dhaka ranks 2nd worst in Thursday’s Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday morning.
Khokon, Shamol new president, secy, JCD, BNP’s student body
It was the first time in 27 years that the JCD held direct voting to elect its leadership Dhaka, Sept 19 – Fazlur Rahman Khokon and Iqbal Hossain Shamol have been elected president and general secretary respectively of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra…
2 Rohingyas among 3 crime suspects killed in Taknaf ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, Sept 19 – Three suspected criminals, including two Rohingyas, were killed in a reported gunfight with police at Baharchhara in Teknaf Upazila early Thursday.
Madrasah girl missing from her institution since Aug 31
Dhaka, Sept 18 – A 13-year-old madrasa girl from Mirpur area in the capital has been missing for 17 days. The girl Nazmun Nahar, student of Forkania Talimia Mohila Madrasa at Pallabi’s Bauniabad area has been missing from her madrasa…
Row with Grameenphone, Robi to end thru talks: Minister
Dhaka, Sept 18 – Instead of hard-line stance, the government is going to settle the dispute over realising ‘unpaid dues’ from leading mobile operators Grameenphone and Robi through discussion.
AL activists to face action if found in corruption: Quader
Dhaka – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday warned his party colleagues that action will be taken if anyone gets involved in any wrongdoing and corruption.
Country’s situation getting worse: BNP
Dhaka – BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday voiced concern that the country’s situation is ‘deteriorating fast’ as the government has ‘lost control’ over state apparatuses. “The country’s situation is getting worse gradually as the government has no…
Workshop on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation held at BAU
Mymensingh, Sept 18 – An annual workshop on ‘Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization and post-harvest practices in Bangladesh’ was held at the Sayed Nazrul Islam conference hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Wednesday.
Protesting DU students attacked on campus
Dhaka – A group of Dhaka University students, protesting against corruption and illegal enrolment of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders, were attacked on the campus on Wednesday. The incident took place around 1:10pm when protesters laid siege to the Business…
Jubo League leader Khalid held for ‘running’ casino
Dhaka – Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members on Wednesday arrested a city Jubo League leader from Gulshan area for reportedly running an illegal casino.
Dhaka ranks 7th worst in Wenesday Air Quality Index
Bangladesh’s capital was ranked seventh worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.
Another 160 BD workers sent back home from Saudi Arabia
About 160 Bangladeshi workers, sent back home from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night amid a crackdown on undocumented workers, said they had been forced to return despite having valid documents.
Steps taken for safe habitat for native birds
Earthen pitchers on trees are being used as to make safe habitat for native species of birds at different places including ‘Jatisangha Shishu Park’ and ‘Zero Point’ area in the city.
Default loan won’t increase anymore: BD Minister
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said punitive actions will be taken against anyone involved in defaulting loans.
Ducsu VP Nur demands GS Rabbani’s resignation
Dhaka, Sep 17 – Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Vice-President Nurul Haque Nur on Tuesday demanded the resignation of the student body’s General Secretary Golam Rabbani over allegations of corruption and extortion.
JCD makes Tarique organisational guardian
AL violated RPO by removing BCL president, secretary, says Rizvi Dhaka, Sept 17 – The councillors of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Tuesday made BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman the organisational guardian of the student body in absence of Khaleda Zia.
Obaidul Quader not to contest for the post of GS, Awami League
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Awami League (AL) general secretary (GS) Obaidul Quader won’t contest for the post of GS in the next national council of the party, but if party chief wants him again for the post than he will…
BNP decries repression on children
Dhaka – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday bemoaned that minor boys and girls are being subjected to ‘inhuman’ torture as a children-friendly society cannot be built even after 48 years of the country’s independence.
Young BD business leader among 10 UN SDG
Dhaka – The United Nations Global Compact has announced 10 new SDG Pioneers – young business leaders including one from Bangladesh who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Support from China won’t affect ties with India: Quader
Dhaka – Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday assured that taking support from China will not affect Bangladesh’s bilateral ties with neighbouring India.
Gain trust of passengers: PM tells Biman officials
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the officials of Biman Bangladesh Airlines to gain the trust of passengers by ensuring the standard services with honesty and sincerity.
BNP calls BD Govt ‘puppet’ regime of global players
Dhaka, Sept 16 – Stating that Bangladesh has ‘lost democracy’ due to changes in global politics, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the AL government has turned into a ‘puppet’ of the international community.
3 including election official arrested over Rohingya NIDs
Chittagong, Sept 16 – Police arrested three people including a staff of the local election office for allegedly helping Rohingyas to get BD National Identity Card (NID) in the city on Monday night.
Battle of Mind 2019 road show stopped at BRAC University
With the excuse of job placement, the multinational, the British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) has started their annual “Battle of Mind” competition this year. Their representative “Exceed Campus Ambassadors” are been selected from different public and privet universities since early…
Misbehaviour with parents prompts student to attempt suicide
Dhaka, Sept 16 – A college boy on Tuesday reportedly attempted to commit suicide form the college building at Mirpur-10 area in the capital as the college authorities misbehaved with his parents.
655220 e-mutation cases out of 1mn dropped online in 45 days
Dhaka, Sept 16 – The government has so far dissolved a total of 655,220 e-mutation cases through online against 10 lakh application for it within only one and half a month of introduction of the system.
Don’t publish judge-lawyer arguments in cases: Press Council
Dhaka, Sept 16 – Bangladesh Press Council has barred the media not to publish the arguments and discussion between judges and lawyers in the courtroom during the court proceedings of the cases.
Rohingya NID Cards: Those responsible to face action:EC
Chattogram – Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Monday warned that action will be taken if any election official is found involved in providing national identity (NID) and smart cards to Rohingyas.
Special police unit to ensure metro rail security: PM
Dhaka – Putting emphasis on ensuring the security of metro rail project, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said a special police unit will be formed to this end.