Lalmonirhat, Jan 14 – Police on Thursday arrested two suspects for the alleged gang rape of a teenager at Teesta Toll plaza in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila.
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‘Stop govt meddling in LPG price fixing process’
Dhaka, Jan 14 — The consumer rights groups and business operators on Thursday demanded an end to the government’s interference in the price-fixing process of liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
BNP seeks justice for rape-murder victim Anushka
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum, a platform of BNP, on Thursday evening demanded justice for Mastermind School student Anushka Nur Amin, who recently died allegedly after rape in the city’s Dhanmondi area, by lighting more than…
Student bodies’ 7-day ultimatum to remove RU VC and pro-VCs
Rajshahi, Jan 14 – Some student organizations of Rajshahi University on Thursday gave a 7-day ultimatum to remove corrupt persons from the positions of power including RU vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellors.
False declaration: 40 tons of fabrics seized at Ctg port
Chittagong, Jan 14 — About 40 tonnes of fabrics imported under false declaration were seized at the Chattogram Port by the Customs House on Wednesday.
BD scientists submit 304 genome sequences of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh has sequenced 304 genomes of Covid-19 so far and submitted to Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID).
IBBL card holders to get discount offer in Royal Tulip
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding discount offer with Royal Tulip, Cox’s Bazar at Islami Bank Tower on Wednesday, 13 January 2020.
AC explosion at UAE visa centre leaves one dead, 7 injured
Dhaka, Jan 13 – A man was killed and seven others were injured as an Air Conditioner (AC) went off at the UAE Visa Processing Centre in Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon.
AL established ‘reign of robbery’ amid pandemic: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 13 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has established a ‘reign of robbery’ in the country by indulging in widespread ‘plundering’ even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dhaka-Yangon-Beijing talks Jan 19 on Rohingya Repatriation
Dhaka, Jan 13 – Bangladesh, Myanmar and China will hold a tripartite meeting on Rohingya repatriation in Dhaka on January 19 as Dhaka finds their repatriation to Myanmar as the only solution to the crisis.
Ctg city polls violence: AL rebel candidate, 25 others held
Chattogram, Jan 13 — Around 26 people, including rebel Awami League candidate Abdul Quader, have been arrested in connection with the killing of a man during clashes between two factions of the party in the run-up to the Chattogram City…
Bangladesh to seek LDC benefits for 5 years after graduation
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Bangladesh has called on the international community for the continuation of international support measures for an extended period to make its upcoming graduation out of Least Developed Country (LDC) status smooth and sustainable.
Shakrain 1427: Rejoicing in throes of kite festival Jan 14
Dhaka, 12 January (UNB)- Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh promised a day full of joy and colour on 14th January when a traditional kite festival will be celebrated at the municipal level for the first time.
বার্ড ফ্লু রোগের বিস্তার রোধে প্রস্তুতি গ্রহণের নির্দেশ
ঢাকা, ১২ জানুয়ারি – বার্ড ফ্লু রোগের সংক্রমণ ও বিস্তার রোধে আগাম প্রস্তুতি গ্রহণের নির্দেশ দিয়েছে মৎস্য ও প্রাণিসম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়। সম্প্রতি প্রতিবেশী দেশ ভারতের বিভিন্ন রাজ্যে বার্ড ফ্লু রোগের প্রাদুর্ভাব দেখা দেয়ায় দেশে এ রোগের সংক্রমণ ও বিস্তার রোধ এবং…
‘বঙ্গবন্ধু’ চলচ্চিত্রটি হবে ঐতিহাসিক দলিল – তথ্যমন্ত্রী
ঢাকা, ১২ জানুয়ারি – বাংলাদেশ-ভারত যৌথ প্রযোজনায় নির্মিতব্য বঙ্গবন্ধুর জীবনভিত্তিক চলচ্চিত্রটি আমাদের ইতিহাসকে সমৃদ্ধ করবে এবং ঐতিহাসিক দলিল হয়ে থাকবে, বলেছেন তথ্যমন্ত্রী ও আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহমুদ।
BD Armed Forces to join Republic Day Parade in Delhi Jan 26
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Bangladesh will participate in India’s Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26. A contingent of 122 proud soldiers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces departed for India in a specially sent IAF C-17 aircraft, said…
‘Security of all Bangabandhu sculptures, murals ensured’
Dhaka, Jan 12 –The Police Headquarters on Tuesday submitted a report to the High Court (HC) stating that proper measures have been taken to ensure the safety of all sculptures and murals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman across the country.
BERC to start public hearing Thursday to re-fix LPG price
Dhaka, Jan 12 – Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) will hold a public hearing on Thursday to re-fix the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level.
BNP’s programmes to observe Zia’s birth anniversary Jan 19
Dhaka, Jan 13 – BNP and its associate bodies have chalked out various programmes to observe the 85th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on January 19.
3 die as truck falls into river in Rangamati
Rangamati, Jan 12 – At least three persons were killed when a truck fell into a river on Tuesday, following the collapse of a Bailey bridge in Rangamati district, police said.
10 years since High Court outlawed corporal punishment
Some ‘teachers’ behave as if ignorance and stupidity were virtues Sir Frank Peters They say God works in many mysterious ways and the gift given by Him to the school children of Bangladesh this month (again) is NO corporal punishment.
RU Professor Akhter Farooque dies
Rajshahi, Jan 12 – Rajshahi University Chemistry Department Chairman Professor Dr Md Akhter Farooque (61) died on Tuesday dawn at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Culture of Misogyny, Toxic Masculinity Drive Sexual Violence
By Sania Farooqui NEW DELHI, India, Jan 11 2021 (IPS) – In October 2020, Bangladeshi citizens took to the streets, outraged by the reports of gruesome gang rapes and sexual violence that were taking place in the country. According to…
Prothom Alo joint editor Mizanur Rahman Khan dies of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Mizanur Rahman Khan, joint editor of vernacular daily the Prothom Alo, died on Monday evening after a long battle with deadly coronavirus. He was 53.
অর্পিত সম্পত্তির অস্থায়ী ইজারার সালামির হার পুনঃনির্ধারণ বিষয়ক পরিপত্র
ঢাকা, ১১ জানুয়ারি – লিজকৃত জমি সাব-লিজ দেয়া যাবে না, কিংবা জমির শ্রেণি, আকার, প্রকার কোনোরূপ পরিবর্তন করা যাবে না মর্মে অনুচ্ছেদ যুক্ত করে গত ৩ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৯ তারিখে জারিকৃত ‘অর্পিত সম্পত্তির অস্থায়ী ইজারার সালামির হার পুনঃনির্ধারণ’ বিষয়ক পরিপত্রের কতিপয়…
Recovery of Maslin technology is great achievement: Minister
Rajshahi, Jan 11 – Recovery of Maslin technology is a great achievement in Mujib Barsha. It is immensely important to retain the heritage of Bangalees, said textile and jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi here today.
Job seeking BCL-men lock up RU VC’s residence
Rajshahi, Jan 11 – The former and present activists of Bangladesh Chatra League in Rajshahi University who are seeking jobs in the campus locked up the main entrance of vice-chancellor professor M Abdus Sobhan’s Residence demanding jobs today.
Awami League still follows depoliticisation formula: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Jan 11 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that Awami League has been following a depoliticisation formula introduced by the 1/11 regime in 2007 as part of its efforts to “establish a monarchy” in…
3 laws being amended for HSC results by January 28 sans exam
Dhaka, Jan 11 – The Cabinet on Monday approved the drafts of three amendment bills aiming to publish the results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations by January 28 next.
বঙ্গবন্ধুর প্রত্যাবর্তন দিবসে ইউপি চেয়ারম্যান সমিতির শ্রদ্ধা
গতকাল রবিবার (১০ জানুয়ারি) জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের ঐতিহাসিক স্বদেশ প্রত্যাবর্তন দিবস উপলক্ষ্যে ধানমন্ডি ৩২ নম্বরে বঙ্গবন্ধুর প্রতিকৃতিতে ফুল দিয়ে শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন করেন বাংলাদেশ ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ চেয়ারম্যান সমিতি।