Writer Mushtaq Ahmed – arrested last May in a case filed under Digital Security Act amid the Covid-19 crisis – died in police custody at around 8:30 pm on Thursday.
Category: Bangladesh
7 dead, 15 hurt as two buses collide in Sylhet
At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured as two buses collided head-on on Sylhet-Dhaka Highway in Rashidpur area on Friday morning.
Dhaka turns world’s most polluted city on Friday
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Awami League leader killed in Chattogram
A local politician of Awami League was stabbed to death by assailants at Toiarpara in Satkania upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday night, police said Thursday.
Meghalaya Deputy CM for increased trade with Bangladesh
Deputy Chief Minister of Indian State Meghalaya Prestone Tynsong has appreciated Bangladesh’s leadership for achieving progress in various sectors and laid emphasis on further increasing bilateral trade for the betterment of the two people.
Postponed NU examinations to begin from May 24
All examinations under National University which were postponed on February 22 will begin from May 24.
National University has published new schedule of the postponed examinations on Thursday.
Nation paying tribute to Pilkhana martyrs
The 12th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana BDR (now BGB) headquarters in the capital is being observed on Thursday.
Covid-19 impact: NBR devises ways to boost revenue collection
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has devised five strategies to boost its revenue collection offsetting the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
Bangladesh, Japan to develop strategic ties
Bangladesh and Japan on Thursday discussed ways to develop strategic ties giving a big boost to the existing comprehensive partnership as the two countries want to open a new chapter in their relations in 2022.
Don’t forget Covid protocol after vaccination: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her call to the people of the country to strictly maintain the health protection guidelines, even after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine.
RU students stage demo for exams to continue
Students of Rajshahi University on Thursday staged a demonstration demanding the withdrawal of postponement of examinations.
Rohingyas Adrift at Sea: Dhaka for others to share burden
Bangladesh has said it is respectful of its international obligations under UNCLOS reminding that other states should fulfil their obligation under international law.
Over 2000 attend Walton’s ‘Meet the Partners’ in Cox’s Bazar
Electronics giant Walton organised a conference for its distributors aimed at sustaining its continuous business growth successfully.
Remembering Pilkhana martyrs on 12th carnage anniversary
The 12th anniversary of the atrocious carnage at the Pilkhana BDR (now BGB) headquarters in the capital is being observed on Thursday.
মুন্সিগঞ্জের গজারিয়ায় হামদর্দ জেনারেল হাসপাতালের উদ্বোধন
হামদর্দ জেনারেল হাসপাতালের উদ্বোধন করা হয়েছে। মুন্সিগঞ্জের গজারিয়ায় হামদর্দ নগরে অবস্থিত হামদর্দ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ প্রাঙ্গনে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে এ হাসপাতালের কার্যক্রম শুরু হলো।
Premier Bank opens Shariah-based banking window services
The Premier Bank Limited has successfully inaugurated its Shariah Based Islami Banking window services: ‘Premier Bank Tijarah’, at another 6 conventional branches.
IBBL inaugurates its Shyambazar Sub-Branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Shyambazar Sub-Branch under
Sadarghat Branch, Dhaka on 24 February 2021, Wednesday.
Book Fair in March: Showers ‘may play spoilsport’
The decision to organise Amar Ekushey Granathamela, the longest duration book fair in the world, from March 18 to April 14 has come under criticism.
Savour the best of rice cakes at Pitha Utsab
Jatiya Pitha Utsab (National Rice Cake Festival) began on the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) ground in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Dhaka wants strategic relations with Washington
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh wants to elevate her relations with the US from partnership to a strategic level through maintaining a close and sustained contact with the US leadership.
Golden jubilee of independence: BNP’s grand rally on March 30
BNP on Wednesday announced a 19-day programme, including a grand rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, for the month of March to celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence.
UP member shot dead in Rangamati
A Union Parishad member was gunned down by some miscreants in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati district on Wednesday.
President shocked at banker Ibrahim Khaled’s death
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday expressed deep shock at the death of former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank and prominent economist Khandaker Ibrahim Khaled.
Chattogram City Polls: CEC, EC secretary among 9 sued
BNP’s defeated mayoral candidate in the recently-held elections to the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Dr Shahadat Hossain on Wednesday filed a case against nine people including the Chief Election Commissioner for ‘manipulating the election results.’
Journalist, columnist Syed Abul Maksud dies
Journalist and noted columnist Syed Abul Maksud died in the capital on Tuesday evening. He was 74.
Eminent banker Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled dies
Eminent banker Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled died at a hospital in the city early on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment for post-Covid complications. He was 80.
3 Rohingyas killed in Teknaf ‘gunfight’ with RAB
Three Rohingya men were killed in a gunfight with RAB near a Teknaf Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, around 6 pm on Tuesday.
Students block Nilkhet crossing protesting exam postponement
Students from seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University blocked Nilkhet intersection in the capital on Wednesday morning, protesting the postponement of their ongoing examinations.
Complainant asked to withdraw case against Al Jazeera
A Dhaka court on Tuesday asked the complainant to withdraw a sedition case filed against four people over a report of Al Jazeera titled “All the Prime Minister’s Men”.
সৈয়দ আবুল মকসুদ এর মৃত্যুতে বাংলাদেশ পরিবেশ আন্দোলন (বাপা)’র শোক
বিশিষ্ট লেখক-সাংবাদিক ও কলামিষ্ট সৈয়দ আবুল মকসুদ ২৩ ফেব্রুয়ারী, ২০২১ সন্ধ্যা ৭.০০ টায় বার্ধক্যজনিত কারণে রাজধানীর স্কয়ার হাসপাতালে চিকিৎসাধীন অবস্থায় মৃত্যুবরণ করেন (ইন্না-নিল্লাহি ওয়া ইন্না-ইলার্হি রাজিউন)।