In the wake of Covid-19 resurge in many European and American countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged all to follow health guidelines and use face-masks in public places and gatherings, aiming to prevent the possible second wave of…
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Rajshahi to get a river port to boost trade with India
A river port is going to be set up in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district within a month, aiming to ease transportation of goods through waterways with India.
FFs’ monthly pay to be raised to Tk 20,000 from Tk 12,000
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The monthly honorarium for a freedom fighter is going to be raised to Tk 20,000 from Tk 12,000 in the current fiscal year as a proposal in this regard has recently been sent to the Finance…
Sherpur college girl sexually harassed in autorickshaw
Sherpur, Oct 18 – A college (nursing institute) girl was sexually harassed in a running autorickshaw in Kararpar area of Jhinaigati in Sherpur on Sunday.
Govt corporation TCB to start selling potato at Tk 25 a kg
Dhaka, Oct. 18 – Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday said the Trading Corporation Bangladesh (TCB) will start selling potatoes at Tk 25 per kg through truck sales.
BNP’s part in by-polls only to question govt, EC: Quader
Dhaka, October 18 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said that BNP’s strategy behind participating in the by-elections was to question the government and the Election Commission.
Modi invited to join March 26 prog in person
Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh on March 26 in person to jointly celebrate the Independence Day of Bangladesh.
Custodial death victim has 111 injury marks on body: Autopsy
Raihan, who was beaten to death in police custody at the Bandar Bazar police outpost, had 111 injury marks and two of his nails were pulled off, according to the autopsy report.
Children of the country will be patriots, good human beings: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government is working relentlessly to provide a better future for the children so that they could become the leaders of the country.
BNP slams EC for ‘subservient role’ in by-election
BNP on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission has ‘deceived people once again with its inactive and subservient role’ during Saturday’s by-polls to Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 seats.
Dhaka under pressure against Rohingya relocation plan: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said there is a pressure on the government by the international NGOs, including UNHCR, against Bhasan Char relocation though some Rohingyas are willing to go there to enjoy wonderful facilities for them.
Khaleda not free to receive advanced treatment: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said their party chief Khaleda Zia is not free enough to receive advanced treatment as she has been released from jail only to stay in her house based on some conditions.
IBBL achieves two VISA awards
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has achieved the ‘Excellence in Product Innovation’ and ‘Excellence in Prepaid Card Business’ awards conferred by VISA, a global payment service provider.
Dhaka ranks worst in global air quality index Sunday morning
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Dhaka, one the most polluted cities in the world, ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning. It had a score of 188 at 10:24am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’.
Unified voice of Myanmar neighbours must for Rohingya return
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The United States has sought an equal role from Myanmar’s all neighbours with “broad and unified voice” so that Rohingyas can get the confidence back to return to their homeland without any fear of further deportation.
AL’s Monirul Islam declared winner in Dhaka-5 by-election
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Awami League candidate Md Kazi Monirul Islam was unofficially elected in Dhaka-5 by-polls held with the use of EVMs amid the low turnout of the voters on Saturday. Kazi Monirul Islam won the election beating his…
অধ্যাপক হেমায়েত উদ্দিন জীবন, কর্ম শীর্ষক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর সিনিয়র নায়েবে আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ ফয়জুল করীম, শায়েখে চরমোনাই বলেছেন, ইসলামপন্থার রাজনীতিতে এটিএম হেমায়েত উদ্দিন ছিলেন সর্বজনগ্রাহ্য ও বর্ষিয়ান জননেতা। তিনি আধিপত্যবাদ ও সম্প্রসারণবাদী বিরোধী আন্দোলনের অন্যতম পুরোধা ছিলেন। ইসলাম, দেশ ও মানবতার পক্ষে সংগ্রাম করে…
নিত্যপন্য সিন্ডিকেটের কাছে সরকার অসহায়: ডাঃ ইরান
নিত্যপন্য নিয়ন্ত্রনকারী সিন্ডিকেট চক্রের কাছে সরকার অসহায় মন্তব্য করে বাংলাদেশ লেবার পার্টির চেয়ারম্যান ডাঃ মোস্তাফিজুর রহমান ইরান বলেছেন, সরকার জনগনের ভোটে নির্বাচিত না হওয়ায় তাদের নির্দেশনা কার্যকর হচ্ছে না।
রাশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশের রাষ্ট্রদূতের পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন
মস্কো, ১৭ জুন- রাষ্ট্রদূত কামরুল হাসানের নেতৃত্তে এক প্রতিনিধিদল পেট্রোজাভোদস্ক মাস পরিদর্শন করেন। কারখানা পরিদর্শনের বাংলাদেশী প্রতিনিধিদলে ছিলেন রাশিয়ার নিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের পারমাণবিক শক্তি বিষয়ক পরামর্শক শুভাশিস সরদার,এবং রোসাট্ম রাষ্ট্রীয় কর্পোরেশনের পক্ষ থেকে প্রতিনিধিদলের নেতৃত্ত দেন মি সেরগেই স্ত্রেলতসভ , ডেপুটি…
SCC mayor Ariful Haque hospitalised for chest pain
Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) mayor Ariful Haque was admitted to a hospital in the city on Saturday.
Vegetable prices skyrocketing, potatoes costs ‘double’
Defying the government’s fixed rate of Tk 30 per kg, traders are selling potatoes at double prices in the kitchen markets of the capital, pinching the pockets of customers.
Democracy must be functional: Dr Kamal
Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said democracy must be made functional so that the country’s people can exercise their basic rights.
Low turnout in by-polls: CEC puts forward host of reasons
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday explained the reasons behind the low turnout of voters in the by-elections to Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 constituencies saying that there was no chance for the change in the government with the by-elections.
20 hurt as anti-rape long march comes under attack in Feni
A long march protesting the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women, came under attack in Feni injuring 20 people including journalists on Saturday.
Govt will tackle further spread of Covid-19: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said Bangladesh will be able to prevent the further spread of the Covid-19 in the coming days.
Couple engaged in extramarital affair found dead in Tangail
Tangail, Oct 16 (UNB) – Bodies of a couple who were engaged in an extramarital affair were found in Rafafoir village of Kalihati upazila in Tangail on Friday.
College student gang-raped in Gazipur, 2 held
Two men have been arrested in connection with the brutal torture and gang rape of a college student in the Shimultoli area of Gazipur, police said on Friday.
Midterm polls only way to quell current movement: Zafrullah
Stating that the government will not be able to quell the current movement against repression on women by making death penalty as the punishment for rape, Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday said a mid-term election is the…
Correction of social ills depends on democracy: BNP
Underlining the need for democratic practice to contain social ills, BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy said the nation will not get rid of the degradation in society without empowering people, even if their party returns to power.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 15 deaths; 1,527 new cases
Bangladesh on Friday recorded 1,509 recveries, pushing the total to 300,738. The recovery rate is 77.89 percent.