Updating of Model PSC underway for 1st int’l bidding since 2014 Dhaka, Aug 25 – Bangladesh is updating the Model Production Sharing Contract (Model PSC) to invite a new round of international bidding for oil and gas exploration in the…
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13 killed as passenger bus hits leguna in Natore
At least 13 people, including six women and a minor girl, were killed and 15 others injured in a fatal road crash on Natore-Pabna highway at Kadamchilan in Lalpur upazila on Saturday afternoon.
BNP to face new crisis following Aug 21 verdict: Quader
Dhaka, Aug 24 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Friday that BNP will face a new crisis once the verdict in the August 21 grenade attack case is delivered.
How many people can share a toilet?
Submitted by Rebecca Jean Gilsdorf An Introduction to Shared Sanitation Co-authors: Rachel Cardone, Martin Gambrill How many people can share a toilet? This question might sound like the start of a joke but it’s actually a serious issue for many…
Bagerhat tourist sites draw large numbers of Eid vacationers
Bagerhat, one of the popular tourist destinations of the country, attracted a huge number of visitors with its historical sites and magnificent beauty in this Eid vacation as in previous years.
Gopalganj housewife dies during C-section by ‘quack’
An expecting mother died on the operation table while giving birth through caesarian section reportedly conducted by self-proclaimed doctors at a private clinic in Tungipara upazila on Thursday night.
UK seeks long-term global support for Rohingyas
The United Kingdom (UK) has called on the international community to provide long-term support to keep Rohingya people — both in Bangladesh and Myanmar– safe in the years to come.
Asian Football: Bangladesh storm 2nd round stunning Qatar
Dhaka, Aug 19 – Bangladesh U-23 team reached the 2nd round of the Asian Games Men’s Football for the first time adding a glorious chapter to the country’s football arena eliminating Qatar, the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2022,…
Tourist spots start receiving Eid vacationers
Dhaka, Aug 23 – In the busy and concrete city life, people get little time to travel to panoramic places. The Eid vacation comes with the opportunity of taking a break from the routine daily life and visit the wonderful places…
Serving people with pain in heart: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she is trying hard to serve people so that they could properly celebrate their festivals despite having all the pain of tragedies like August 15, 1975 and August 21, 2004 in heart.
BNP, Khaleda, Tarique involved in Aug 21 grenade attack: PM
Dhaka, Aug 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said there is no doubt that BNP, its chief Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman were involved in the brutal grenade attack on August 21, 2004.
Hajj pilgrims end Mount Arafat trip: Observe Eid Tuesday
• Pilgrims spent the day praying and repenting and praying for personal strength in the future • On Tuesday, Muslims will observe the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj. Jeddah:…
32 arrested students including Rashed given bail
Dhaka, Aug 20 – Separate Dhaka courts on Monday granted bail to 32 university students including Rashed Khan, accused of violence during the student movement demanding quota reform and safe roads.
Provision restricting ACC power worries TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday expressed deep concern over the draft Sarkari Chakori Ain 2018 approved at a Cabinet meeting with a provision for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take prior permission of the authorities concerned for arresting any…
Two UNICEF awards for PM’s stance against early marriage
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received two international awards given by the UNICEF in recognition to her government’s campaign against early marriage.
Safe Road, Quota protests: Court grants bail to 42 students
Dhaka, 19 Aug – Amid widespread call for their unconditional release, a total of 42 students involved in the recent student protests for safe roads and quota reforms have been given bail.
BNP making blueprint of violence like in 2014: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP is making a blueprint to carry out widespread violence across the country ahead of the forthcoming national polls like in 2014.
Work out plan to build every village as township: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday stressed the need for working out future plans to address water supply, sewerage treatment and waste management issues for the country’s rural areas alongside the capital as the government wants to develop every village…
BD-US in talks on bringing Bangabandhu’s killer back: Anisul
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said, Bangladesh is continuing its discussion with the United States to bring back one of the Bangabandhu’s killers, Rashed Chowdhury, from that country and the US remains positive to support Bangladesh legally.
Online cattle-trading gathers pace alongside open BD markets
e-CAB happy over gradual growth Dhaka, Aug 19 – Though the traditional markets still remain the key source of charm for cattle collection, digital platforms, like previous four years, bring greater comfort to consumers in buying their sacrificial animals ahead…
‘Alert against fake accounts of Bangabandhu family members’
Dhaka, Aug 18 – Mentioning that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Hossain Wazed and sister Sheikh Rehana have no personal or official account or page in social media sites, especially Facebook and Twitter, Awami League has urged all…
6 killed Saturday in BD Hill Districts internecine fight
Dhaka, Aug 17 – After three months of killing five leaders of the local political parties in Chattagram hill tracts, seven people have been killed and three others injured in shootouts at Swanirborbazar, Narankhaiya and Parachora areas in Khagrachari on…
Plot on to wage movement like student one: Quader
Claiming that the opposition conspired to make gains mixing intruders into the peaceful movement of students, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said this conspiracy is still going on.
LPG stoves to save remaining forests near refugee camps
By International Organization for Migration Cox’s Bazar, Aug 17 2018 (IOM) – A major environmental project to provide around 250,000 families with liquid petroleum gas (LPG) stoves and gas cylinders has been launched by UN agencies and the government in…
30-km tailback on Dhaka-Chattogram highway
A 30-kilometre tailback was created on Dhaka-Chattogram highway from Daudkandi upazila on Friday following a road accident, inflicting untold sufferings on passengers for the 4th consecutive day.
Trump’s attack on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets
More than 300 news outlets have launched a campaign to counter US President Donald Trump’s attacks and promote a free press.
Khaleda also involved in Aug-15 carnage conspiracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is no doubt that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was also involved in the August-15 carnage conspiracy.
Libyan court sentences 45 to death over 2011 killings
Dhaka, Aug 16 -A Libyan criminal court has sentenced 45 militiamen to death by firing squad for killing demonstrators in Tripoli in 2011, the justice ministry says, reports the BBC.
President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday led the nation in paying homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the 43rd anniversary of his martyrdom.
E-pedicabs can transform urban transport in Asia
The last mile is one of the great challenges to urban mobility. Without a means to safely, securely, comfortably, and affordably travel to and from public transport, citizens will do so by car or motorcycle.