The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
Category: Bangladesh
St Martin’s islanders angry, reeling with COVID sans support
The residents of Saint Martin’s island located in the southernmost part of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal are deprived of basic rights due to the negligence of the administration in providing them with access to basic necessities.
2 Bangladeshi women named in BBC 100 Women 2020 list
Two Bangladeshi women are named in the list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020 revealed by the BBC. Rina Akter, a former sex worker, and Rima Sultana Rimu, a teacher, are the two Bangladeshi…
আইএবি সুন্নাহ বিসর্জন দিয়ে ক্ষমতার ভাগবাটোয়ারায় বিশ্বাসী নয়
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ ফয়জুল করীম শায়খে চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ রূহানিয়াত ও জিহাদের সমন্বয়ে পরিচালিত হওয়ায় কখনো লাইনচ্যুত হয়নি। সাহাবায়ে কেরামের ন্যায় ত্যাগ ও কুরবানীর দৃস্টান্ত স্থাপনে অনন্য নজির স্থাপন করেছে।
“নারী নির্যাতনের বিরুদ্ধে আন্তর্জাতিক প্রতিবাদ দিবস”-২০২০ উদযাপন
‘নারী নির্যাতনের বিরুদ্ধে আন্তর্জাতিক প্রতিবাদ দিবস’ উপলক্ষে আগামী বুধবার, ১০ অগ্রহায়ণ ১৪২৭/ ২৫ নভেম্বর ২০২০, প্রজন্মান্তরে নারীবাদী মৈত্রী’র ব্যানারে ‘মুক্তির মিছিল’ শীর্ষক একটি ঝটিকা প্রতিবাদসহ মশাল মিছিলের আয়োজন করা হয়েছে।
Gayeshwar pushes for unity of journalists for common good
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday said journalists in Bangladesh are being subjected to repression and suppression only because of division and conflict among them.
BNP’s nomination papers for municipal polls from Tuesday
Dhaka, Nov 23 – BNP will formally start the distribution of its nomination papers from tomorrow (Tuesday) to those who want to contest the upcoming first phase of elections to 25 municipalities with the party’s election symbol ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
Bangladesh reports 2419 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Bangladesh reported 2,419 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours until Monday, pushing up the total tally to 449,760.
Mobile courts fine 90 men for not wearing mask in Chandpur
As part of the government directive to strengthen the mobile court operation and enforce laws to ensure use of mask, the local administration in Chandpur has conducted separate drives and fined 90 people for not wearing masks.
Private US-Bangla adds two new ATR 72-600s to its fleet
US-Bangla Airlines, a privately owned Bangladeshi airline, has added two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet.
ACC confiscates Taka 1bn wealth of ex-JL leader Anisur
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday confiscated expelled Juba League office secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman’s assets worth Tk 100 crore.
Fire Four injured as fire breaks out at Khulna Jute mill
At least four people sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in Jaman Jute Mill Corporation in Digholia of Khulna on Sunday.
Inauguration of 5KW vertical wind turbine ’Onuva’ at BUP
Dhaka, 23 November 2020: The inaugural ceremony of 5KW Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ was held at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on 23 November 2020 at the western side of BUP Plaza. Vertical Wind Turbine ‘ONUVA’ is a step towards…
IBBL inaugurates new Sub-Branch at Kaligonj Bazar, Gazipur
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Kaligonj Bazar Sub-Branch under Palash Branch at Kaligonj Pourashova of Gazipur recently. Meher Afroze Chumki, Member of Parliament for Gazipur-5 constituency inaugurated the Sub-Branch as chief guest.
Dhaka’s polluted air makes Covid-19 deadlier
Dhaka, Nov 23 – Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, ranked 3rd worst in the Air Quality Index on Monday morning. Dhaka had an AQI score of 185 at 09:02am and the air was classified as…
ভেড়িবাঁধে ফাটল: খুলনায় ১০ হাজার বিঘা জমির ফসল নষ্টের আশঙ্কা
খুলনার দাকোপ উপজেলার ঢাকী ও শিবসা নদীর ভেড়িবাঁধে ফাটল দেখা দেয়ায় ১০ হাজার বিঘা জমির আমন ও শীতকালীন সবজি বিনষ্টের আশঙ্কা দেখা দিয়েছে। স্থানীয় কৃষকদের অভিযোগ, প্রতিনিয়ন বাঁধ ভাঙছে। অথচ ভাঙন রোধে এখন পর্যন্ত পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড বা স্থানীয় প্রশাসন…
IBBL Khulna Zone organises webinar on Shari`ah compliance
The Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a webinar titled ‘Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector’ on 21 November 2020, Saturday. Major General (Rtd.) Engr. Abdul Matin, Chairman, Risk Management Committee of the bank addressed the program as…
Wedding package at Amari Dhaka
Amari Dhaka has launched a new luxury milestone with the creation of a unique wedding package, a new package where guests are treated to a relaxing wedding planning experience.
কুচক্রি মহল দেশে অস্থিতিশীলতা তৈরিতে লিপ্ত – মহাসচিব, আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের মহাসচিব অধ্যড়্গ হাফেজ মাওলানা ইউনুছ আহমাদ পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই’র নামে মুক্তিযুদ্ধ মঞ্চ নামক সংগঠনের মিথ্যাচারের তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়ে বলেছেন, স্বাধীনতার পরবর্তী সময় একটি মহল স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধকে কেন্দ্র করে দেশের শীর্ষ ধর্মীয় নেতা ও ওলামায়ে কেরামকে…
Magura woman agriculture worker gang-raped by five
Although the government has toughened the punishment for rape, the incidents of rape, gang rape and molestation are going on across the country. And the latest victim is a woman of Jhenidah district.
703 SUST students to get soft loan to buy smartphones
A total of 703 insolvent students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) will get interest-free loans to purchase smartphones to enable them continue their online academic activities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 38 deaths, 2060 new cases
Bangladesh reported 38 more Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, taking the fatalities to 6,388.
One killed as train hits truck in Jessore
A truck driver was killed, and his assistant injured as a train hit his vehicle at Murli railway crossing of Khulna-Benapole highway on Saturday.
BNP plans year-long Golden Jubilee of Independence programs
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP senior leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said their party will celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence with a year-long programme in 2021, aiming to ‘restore the original spirit’ of the Liberation…
21 more dengue cases confirmed in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 21 new dengue cases until early Sunday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak, taking the total number to 84.
Make people aware of “distorted” independence history: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the party leaders and activists to seize the opportunity to make people aware of the “distorted” history of the country’s independence on the eve of its golden jubilee.
Bangladesh to achieve electricity for all by December
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.
Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from coronavirus: PM
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months. She said the government will…
Bangladesh HC calls money launderers ‘enemies of state’
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Sunday sought information on money launderers it termed “national traitors” and “enemies of the state” who should be brought to book.
10 BD cops lose job, 18 suspended for failing dope tests
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has terminated 10 policemen and suspended 18 more for failing dope tests.