Activists and protestors on Saturday used social media platform to get united and hold demonstration for a cause in the city.
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Internet is the main platform of economic activity: Palak
Jashore, May 4 – State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak on Friday said the Internet is the main platform of economic activity in today’s world.
PM to open OIC-CFM Saturday; Rohingya issue in focus
The 45th Ssession of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (OIC-CFM) begins here on Saturday with a special focus on Rohingya issue and other challenges facing the Muslim Ummah.
17 dead in Myanmar Jade Mine disaster
YANGON, May 4 – A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed 17 people, local authorities said Friday, the latest disaster to hit the murky multi-billion dollar industry.
Green groups seek steps to keep Dhaka air
Dhaka, May 3 – Speakers at a programme in the city on Friday urged the government to take effective steps to make Dhaka a dust and smoke-free city.
Deadly India super storm kills nearly 150 people
AGRA, India, May 4 – A series of powerful super storms that tore through India this week have killed 143 people, as officials warned Friday the death toll could rise with more extreme weather expected.
Farmers await bumper harvest of Haribhanga
RANGPUR, May 4 – The farmers and officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) are expecting a bumper output of the highly tasty and fibreless local variety Haribhanga mango in the district this season.
No plan to include BNP in poll-time govt: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there is no plan to include BNP in the cabinet of the poll-time government as the party has no representation in the current parliament.
Parliamentary body to discuss ICT Bill with editors: Minister
Dhaka, May 4 – Law minister Anisul Huq Thursday informed that the parliamentary standing committee on post telecom and ICT would hold talks with the media representatives on May 22 for discussing on the issues of the proposed Digital Security…
SSC question leakage admitted: No exam cancellation
Dhaka, May 4 – Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid Thursday said no examinations will be cancelled to retake as the leaked questions of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations had reached a limited number of examinees.
Solo Art show of Kutal Barat at AFD begins Friday
Dhaka, 02 May – The inaugural ceremony of the solo art exhibition by Kutal Barat titled ‘Displaced in Dhaka. will be held on Friday, 4 May 2018 at 5.30pm at AFD.
Keeping power in check: Media, justice and the rule of law
The theme of the 2018 celebration highlights the importance of an enabling legal environment for press freedom, and gives special attention to the role of an independent judiciary in ensuring legal guarantees for press freedom and the prosecution of crimes…
Repeal Section 57, review Digital Security Act: TIB
Dhaka, May 2 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday urged the government to review some sections of the proposed Digital Security Act 2018 and repeal Section 57 of ICT Act. It said such actions are needed for ensuring the…
Digital Security Act: Minister assures of taking concerns into consideration
Post, Telecommunications and ICT minister Mustafa Jabbar said on Wednesday that the government would not pass the proposed Digital Security Act, 2018 without addressing the concerns of the media professionals.
No anger worked for quota reform: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she has accepted the demand for quota reform as the students demanded it and nothing was done out of anger.
Violence down, free speech violations hit record levels
Last year, violations of the right to freedom of expression in Bangladesh reached their highest point in five years, with 335 incidents, according to new figures released by ARTICLE 19 to mark World Press Freedom Day.
Protect civilians in Myanmar’s Kachin: UN
All parties urged to abide by their obligations Dhaka, May 2 – A UN human rights expert has expressed grave concerns over a sharp escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin State which reportedly killed at least 10 civilians, left several…
Taj Mahal colour change worries India SC
Dhaka, Apr 2 – India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish.
French museum finds over half of its art collection fake
A French museum dedicated to painter Étienne Terrus has discovered paintings it thought were by him were fakes.
No mayhem, maintain cordial relations: PM to employers, workers
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged both employers and workers to maintain cordial relations among them avoiding any mayhem in their workplaces.
RMG workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway demanding arrears
Agitated workers of a readymade garment factory on Tuesday blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway for at least five hours demanding their arrears.
Korean Air heiress apologizes before police questioning
A Korean Air heiress apologized Tuesday for causing trouble in her first public appearance as a suspect in an abuse of power case after she allegedly threw a drink at someone during a business meeting.
3 killed as bus hits truck in M’singh
Dhaka, May 1 – Three people were killed as a bus hit a stationary truck in Habirbari Seedstore bazar in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh on Tuesday morning.
UK backs Iran nuclear deal despite US and Israel opposition
The UK has backed a “vitally important” nuclear deal with Iran, despite accusations from the US and Israel that Iranians are pursuing atomic weapons.
Schedule of Parliamentary polls in October: EC
Dhaka, April 30 – Election Commission (EC) Monday said the schedule of the 11th parliamentary polls will be announced in October this year.
Charge-sheet in Avijit murder case within next month
Dhaka, April 30 – Charge sheet in blogger Avijit Roy murder case will be submitted next month, a top police official, reported Monday.
Lightning kills 17 in 10 BD districts
Seventeen people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Narayanganj, Sunamganj, Rajshahi, Jamalpur, Pabna, Moulvibazar, Rajbari, Cumilla, Habiganj and Nilphamari districts on Monday.
Young mother 2 daughters found dead in city home
A young mother and her two daughters were found dead at their government staff-quarters residence in the city’s Darus Salam area on Monday evening.
Khaleda must face court for release
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has no other way to get release from jail without facing the court procedures.
SC Bar demands quick appointment of SC judges
Dhaka, April 30 – Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Monday called for the quick appointment of Supreme Court judges as per the Constitution.