BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday distributed cloths, iftar items and cooked food among destitute at 28 spots in the city to mark the 36th death anniversary of party founder President Ziaur Rahman. The spots where the former premier distributed food…
Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said the 16th amendment to the Constitution has created a scope to undermine the independence of judiciary and made it a vulnerable to interference. “I support the High Court order that declared illegal…
All river transports have been suspended as Cyclone Mora is bearing down on Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar coasts. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority or BIWTA issued cautionary signal No. 2 for all river ports across the country. The Met office…
Dhaka – State Minister for Posts and Communications Tarana Halim reiterated on Monday Bangabandhu Sattelite-1, the country’s first-ever satellite project, will be launched by the first week or the last week of December this year. UNB news reported
Saudi Arabia will start taxing cigarettes, energy drinks and carbonated drinks from June 10, the Saudi Gazette said on Sunday, quoting the General Authority of Zakat, making it the first country in the Gulf Co-operation Council to fix the implementation…
Dhaka – A court here on Sunday granted bail to four people, arrested during protests against the removal of the statue of Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises, in a case filed for attempting to kill police and obstructing…
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the Election Commission (EC) should have held dialogues with political parties before announcing its roadmap for the 11th parliamentary polls. “The Election Commission has rolled out a roadmap. In other words, we…
The global leaders lauded activities of disaster-prone Bangladesh taken for overall disaster management. They also praised Dhaka Declaration held in Bangladesh in 2015. The MPs of different countries including Japan, Italy, European Union, Thailand, Mexico, and Australia praised initiatives of…
Savar – At least 20 students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) were injured in a clash with police during protesting the death two students of the university on Dhaka-Aricha Highway, on the outskirts of the capital, here on Saturday afternoon. UNB…
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26 May inaugurated India’s longest river bridge in eastern region naming it after legendary Assamese cultural personality Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The bridge is on Lohit river, a major tributary of…
Appreciating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for removing the statue of the Greek goddess from the Supreme Court premises, Islami Oikya Jote on Friday said the decision was a time-befitting and nice one. “We want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister…
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday alleged that the government has been on a ‘mission’ to kill ‘diehard’ BNP leaders and activists to perpetuate its power. In a statement, she said, “Hanging onto power by killing the leaders and activists…
Satkhira – Eight years have passed since the deadly Cyclone Aila struck the south-west of Bangladesh on May 25, 2009. But many of the scars it left behind still remain, which means the ‘ghost of Aila’ still haunts the people…
Marawi – Army tanks packed with soldiers rolled into a southern Philippine city Thursday to try to restore control after ISIS-linked militants launched a violent siege that sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives and raised fears of extremists…
Lalmonirhat – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said their party wants to join the next general election mainly to restore people’s voting rights. UNB news reported
Dhaka – There is no use or existence of formalin in mangoes in the country but a section of dishonest traders is using calcium carbide for their quick ripening, claims an expert. “Formalin is harmful to health but formalin is…
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock at the horrific attack in the northern English city of Manchester, which killed 22 people and injured dozens more. UNB news reported
Dubai, May 24 (AP/UNB)- Bahrain police raided a town Tuesday that is home to a prominent Shiite cleric facing possible deportation, arresting 286 people in an assault in which officers fired tear gas and shotguns at protesters. At least five…
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday said those who kill innocent people by hurling bombs are not only coward, but also the enemies of mankind. In a statement, Khaleda said, “Terrorists are destroying peace and stability in the…
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s main opposition party the BNP did not get permission to hold its proposed rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today protesting the police search in party chairperson’s Gulshan office. When contacted BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Tuesday…
Dhaka – The Special Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday deferred the hearing in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others to June 1. Judge Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman of Special Judge Court-5 passed the…
Natore – The 72-hour strike, enforced by truck, tanker-lorry, covered van and pick-up van owners and workers Oikya Parishad in 16 districts of Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions to realise their seven-point demand, entered the third day on Tuesday. UNB news…
Dhaka – The BNP will hold a protest rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city on Wednesday protesting the police’s search operation in party chairperson’s Gulshan office. The decision was taken at the meeting of standing committee, the highest policymaking…
Jerusalem – Even before President Donald Trump began his trip to Israel, he already may have made history. The president’s flight from Riyadh to Tel Aviv on Monday was believed to be the first direct flight between Saudi Arabia and…
Dhaka – The Appellate Division the Supreme Court on Sunday asked the prosecution not to make any political argument during hearing on the appeal against the High Court order that declared illegal the 16th amendment to the constitution establishing Parliament’s…
The country is experiencing a sweltering heat with the mercury soaring to 36 degree Celsius in the capital on Sunday. Besides, power cuts in many parts of the city are worsening the woes of the dwellers. According to Met office,…
A court here on Sunday allowed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out the forensic test on five mobile phone sets seized from the five accused in a case over rape of two university girls in a Banani hotel.…
Wellington — New Zealand has never had a space program but could soon be launching commercial rockets more often than the United States. That’s if the plans of California-based company Rocket Lab work out. AP/UNB news agency reported
Riyadh – President Donald Trump briefly joined Saudi King Salman in a traditional male-only sword dance before a state dinner in his honor. AP/UNB news agency reported
Dhaka, May 21 – Sculptor Syed Abdullah Khalid, who is noted for his masterpiece sculpture ‘Aparajeyo Bangla’ in Dhaka University, passed away at Birdem Hospital in the city on Saturday night. He was 75. Khalid, also winner of Ekushey Padak-2017,…