Dhaka, April 22 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Sunday said that the government will take decision about the further treatment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia outside the jail after consultation with expert doctors.
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Bangladesh has 80-fold increase in plastic use since 1990
The use of plastic in Bangladesh increased 80 times in past 28 years, claimed a green group, Save the Environment Movement (POBA), on Saturday.
PM suggests making CW high-level group more representative
Seeking inclusion of representative from Asia in the High Level Group to review the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Governance, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday suggested making the Group more representative with inclusion of member states of different regions.
77pc drivers of public transports without licence
Dhaka, April 21 – Over 77 percent drivers in the country don’t have driving licenses, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare platform, said on Saturday.
BD PM says country cannot wait for help with climate action
Bangladesh must take climate adaptation matters into its own hands and “cannot wait for assistance”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Tuesday.
Indigenous fishes release huge eggs in Halda
CHATTOGRAM, April 20- Mother fish of indigenous species have released a huge quantity of eggs in the Halda river, the only natural fish breeding sanctuary in the world, early today.
Fresh trouble at DU; some resident students forced out
Dhaka, April 20 – Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Friday demanded resignation of Dhaka University’s Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall Provost Sabita Rezwana Rahman over ‘forcing’ several students out of the dormitory, triggering a fresh trouble on the campus.
Make multilateral trade regime more inclusive: PM Hasina
London, Apr 19 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the Commonwealth member countries to work for making multilateral trade regime more inclusive and sustainable one.
Greens call for restricting ship movements in Sundarbans river routes
Speakers at a roundtable in the city have called for making the river routes in Sundarbans off limit for the ships carrying oil, chemical, coal and harmful materials and preserve the mangrove forest.
Queen opens 25th CHOGM in London
The 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting-CHOGM-2018 kicked off here on Thursday with the theme “Towards a Common Future’.
Teesta on BD side has water swelling 2.5 folds overnight
Lalmonirhat, Apr 18 (UNB) –The water flow of the Teesta has increased about 2.5 folds at Teesta barrage point in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat suddenly.
How food democracy can transform food systems for the better
The failings of the current industrialised food systems run by corporate giants are clear. Yet, these industrial food systems are locked in place, with current and future trajectories already defined by past choices made in the interest of export-led agriculture,…
Quota protesters want cases withdrawn in 7 days
The organisation of students demanding reforms to quota system in government jobs has given the police and Dhaka University authorities a week’s deadline to withdraw the cases over violent clashes during the protests.
30 million farmers to be brought under digital database: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said 3 crore farmers will be brought under digital database across the country as the government is building a digital database for the farmers.
Plastic pollution is killing the planet – Take it seriously
This is installment 1 of an Earth Day series: “Houston, we have a problem” In a series of emails from Worldwatch this month, learn why plastic waste is so deadly and how you can do your part in your life…
Sundarbans ecology braces for disaster due to vessel capsizes
Bagerhat, April 17 – The repeated incidents of capsize of vessels carrying coal and different chemicals in the Sundarbans water routes have put the flora and fauna of the world’s largest mangrove forest at stake.
Make women empowerment cornerstone of society: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday underlined the need for building a future where world peace and women empowerment will remain the cornerstone to create a peaceful society free from poverty and discrimination.
Working people’s real income falls: CPD
Dhaka, April 17 – Bangladesh is sliding towards an ‘incomeless employment’ as real income of working class people has declined.
Rajib loses his fight for survival at Dhaka Medical Hospital
Dhaka, Apr 17 – Rajib Hasan, the Government Titumir College student whose life had been teetering on the edge since he was horrifically sandwiched between two moving buses on April 3, lost his battle for survival in the small hours…
All needed for repatriation in place, claims Burma
Though there is no sign of repatriation yet, Myanmar has claimed the work is proceeding steadily on this front and necessary steps are in place to start the repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar.
Quota protesters threaten fresh agitation
Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council’ on Monday threatened to wage a fresh movement if the cases filed against them during the quota-reform movement are not withdrawn within the next two days.
PM joins Saudi-led military drill’s concluding ceremony
DAMMAM, (Saudi Arabia) April 16 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today joined the concluding ceremony of a Saudi-led joint grand military exercise named “Gulf Shield-1” in the kingdom’s eastern province of Al- Jubail.
BRTA launches drive against unfit vehicles in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 16 – The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Monday launched drives against unfit and faulty vehicles in different parts of capital Dhaka.
Coal laden cargo vessel sinks in the Sundarbans
A cargo MV Bilas carrying 775 tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur river near the Sundarbans early today. The incident occurred when the cargo stuck in a hidden char at no-5 anchor near Harbaria area around 60 nautical miles…
PM off to Dammam on 9-day visit to S Arabia, UK
Dhaka, April 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here on Sunday afternoon on a nine-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Gazipur train derailment kills 4; rail link with Dhaka restored after 3 hrs
Dhaka (Gazipur), April 15 – Dhaka’s rail communications with other parts of the country resumed after three hours of disruption on Sunday afternoon following the derailment of a commuter train in Tongi that left four passengers dead.
Coal-laden cargo sinks near Sundarbans
Bagerhat, April 15 – A cargo carrying 775 metric tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur River in Mongla upazila near the Sundarbans on Saturday night.
Spontaneous celebrations mark Pahela Baishakh in BD
Dhaka, Apr 14 – Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar year 1425, was celebrated amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm across the country on Saturday.
PM Hasina greets Freedom Fighters on 1st of Baishak
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of ‘Pahela Baishakh’, the first day of Bengali New Year-1425.
‘Kalbaishakhi sqalls sweep over capital Dhaka on 1st
A nor’wester coupled with a hailstorm swept the capital on Saturday, the first day of Bangla New Year, inflicting sufferings on the Pahela Baishakh revellers.