Dhaka – A new central committee of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of the BNP, has been announced after 7 years with Saiful Islam Nirob and Sultan Salahuddin Tuku as its president and general secretary respectively. BNP secretary general…
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Solo painting exhibition of Russian artist opens at Gallery Cosmos
Dhaka, Jan 17 – A four-day painting exhibition titled ‘Ladies Come Flying’ by Russian artist Sergey Radiuk begat at Gallery Cosmos in the city’s Mohakhali area on Tuesday. Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest…
President slams pvt universities; says education now a business
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday slammed the country’s private universities for their failure to ensure the quality of education as it has now become a tool of making money. UNB news agency reported
BD-China ceramics exhibition kicks off at DU
Dhaka, January17 – A four-day long ceramics exhibition titled ‘Bangladesh-China ceramics exhibition and workshop’ started at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) of Dhaka University (DU) on Tuesday.
Three Sirajganj boiler blast victims die at Dhaka hospital
Dhaka, Jan 17 – Three workers, including a couple, who sustained burn injuries in a boiler explosion at Shialkole village in Sirajganj Sadar upazila on January 11 died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday.
3 killed in Sunamganj clash
Dhaka – Three people were killed and six others injured during a clash between two groups over the possession of a water body at Jarulia village in Dirai upazila in Sunamganj on Tuesday.The victims were identified as Tajul Islam, 25,…
2 killed in city road crash
Dhaka – A man and his nephew were killed as a truck hit their motorcycle in Dholaipar area of the city early Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Md Alamgir Bhuiya, 40, son of Abdul Kuddus Bhuiyan, and his nephew Md…
City factory fire injures 3
Dhaka – Three workers suffered injuries when a fire broke out at a footwear factory in old part of the city on Tuesday.Of the injured, Kamal, 24, and Tareque, 20, sustained burn injuries and Hanif, 40, hurt himself while getting…
White nationalists already losing faith in Trump
(CNN) The “alt-right is having a falling out — in some ways with their President-elect, but in perhaps even more instances with each other. And it comes on the eve of an alt-right inaugural celebration called the DeploraBall — a…
Cop crushed under bus in Savar
Dhaka – A policeman was crushed under a bus on Dhaka-Aricha highway near Aminbazar of Savar upazila on the outskirts of the capital on Monday night.The deceased was identified as Sabur Miah, 50, a habildar of Dhaka Police Lines.
Verdict proves none above law: Home Minister
Dhaka – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that the government has remained farm in a zero tolerance policy through the court verdict on the seven murder case in Narayanganj.
Families of victims by and large happy with judgment
Dhaka – After the pronouncement of the verdict, family members of the seven victims expressed their mixed reactions on the verdict.
Fear of death on roads
We all are afraid of road accidents. But members of cabinet are exception as they get protocol. A few years ago, Tareque and Mishuk were killed in a road accident at Ghior in Manikgong along with five people. At that…
OIC emergency meeting in KL to take genuine steps to end Rohingya crisis
Dhaka – The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will discuss “genuine steps” on Thursday that the OIC and the international community should take to address the Rohingya issue. UNB news agency reported
2 SUST BCL leaders expelled from hall
Sylhet – The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have expelled two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from Shah Paran Hall for causing carnage in halls of residence.
Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs in city
Dhaka – Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Shunsuke Takei arrived here on Monday on a short visit to Bangladesh.
Cordial ties among parties must for democracy: President
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Monday said cordial relation among political parties is a must for democracy in the country. “The aim of all political parties is the same — people’s welfare. So, political parties should take initiatives to…
Road accidents kill four in two districts
Dhaka – Four people were killed and four others injured in separate road accidents in Barisal and Lakshmipur district today Road accidents kill four in two districts.In Barisal, two women were killed and four others injured as a truck collided…
Kyrgyzstan cargo plane crash kills 32
Bishkek, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country’s main airport, killing 32 people.
Two killed in stampede at religious assembly in Sylhet
At least two people have been killed and several others injured in a stampede at a Waz Mahfil (religious congregation) in Sylhet.
Publish gazette on judges conduct by 5 Feb: SC
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to publish the gazette notification on the rules determining discipline and conduct of lower court judges by February 5.
Actor Kalyan Koraiya denied bail
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday denied the bail plea of actor Kalyan Koiry in the case filed in connection with the injury of the Prothom Alo's chief photojournalist, Zia Islam.
One killed in Kurigram road accident
Dhaka – A vegetable vendor was killed in a road accident in Farkerhat Bazar area under Rajarhat upazila in Kurigram this morning.The victim was M Shafik, 40, son of Saber Uddin, a resident of Chaparhat in Lalmonirhat district.
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Dhaka – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Labanya Prova, 70, wife of late…
College teacher found dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A college teacher was found dead at his residence at Sher-e-Bangla Road in the city on Sunday noon.The deceased was identified as Chitta Ranjan Bain, 45, son of Lalita Mohan Bain of Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira. He was…
President’s dialogue over EC a political solution: AG
Dhaka – Attorney General Mahbubey Alam on Sunday described the President’s dialogues with the registered political parties over the reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) as a ‘political solution’.
HR situation worse than HRW depicted, says BNP
Dhaka – BNP on Sunday claimed that the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its annual report depicted Bangladesh’s ‘true’ human rights scenario, though the party thinks the real situation is ‘more awful’.
Produce 2 accused children on Jan 29: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to produce two children, arrested for their suspected involvement in a murder from Kamrangirchar, before the court on January 29. –UNB news agency reported
Rajshahi fire kills septuagenarian woman
Rajshahi – A septuagenarian woman was burned to death and three people were injured as a fire broke out at a house at Koyamajampur village in Durgapur upazila early Sunday.
Police clearance certificate goes online
Dhaka – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said Bangladesh has moved one more step towards building digital Bangladesh with the inauguration of the online police clearance certificate service.