BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the celebrations of ‘Mujib Year’ will not be successful keeping Khaleda Zia in jail.
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Family wants Khaleda’s release on humanitarian ground
Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam on Saturday urged the government to release the BNP chairperson on humanitarian ground as she is sick.
Padma boats capsize death toll climbs to 3
The bodies of two people who went missing after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday was recovered on Saturday, raising the death toll from the incidents to three.
‘Holudboni’ releases in two cinemas
Culture Desk Most anticipated feature film ‘Holudboni’ has been released on March 6 at two cineplexes namely Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The film is a joint venture production of Bangladesh and India.
2 siblings found slaughtered in Dhaka; Mother burnt
Crime Reporter Police on Saturday morning recovered the slaughtered bodies of two siblings from a house in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area.
Kuwait suspends flights to, from Bangladesh, 6 other countries
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait on Saturday suspended all flights to and from seven countries including Bangladesh amid coronavirus fear.
Zemcon Cup Golf Tournament ends in Rangpur
The ninth three-day “Gemcon Cup Golf Tournament- 2020” ended through a colourful ceremony on Rangpur Golf and Country Club (RGCC) ground in the city on Friday night.
Historic March 7 Saturday
Dhaka, March 7 – The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, is being observed across the country on Saturday in a befitting manner.
ভারতের সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বাংলাদেশের সাম্যবাদী দল উদ্বিগ্ন
ভারতের সাম্প্রতিক ঘটে যাওয়া সাম্প্রদায়িক দাঙ্গার ঘটনায় বিশ্ববাসীর সাথে আমরাও উদ্বিগ্ন। নিরীহ মুসলিম নারী পুরুষ ও শিশুদের উপর অমানবিক নির্যাতন, খুন, পাশবিক অত্যাচার এবং তাদের ঘরবাড়ী দোকানপাট সহ মসজিদ জালিয়ে দেয়া একবিংশ শতাব্দির এক ন্যক্কারজনক ঘটনা ।
2020: Bangladesh celebrates three New Years
Sir Frank Peters 2020 will be a year full of fun, celebrations, and joyful activities. It will be written in the annals of history, as the year Bengalis celebrated not one, not two, but three New Years! Yes, three! It…
Islamic University student beaten up on Rajshahi University campus
Rajshahi, March 06 – An Islamic University (IU) student faced hijacking and beating at Rajshahi University campus allegedly by Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL) activists on Thursday night.
Five fishermen jailed for defying hilsa ban in Chandpur
A mobile court sentenced five fishermen to one year’s imprisonment each for catching hilsa in the Meghna River in Sadar upazila on Thursday evening defying the ongoing ban. The fishermen are Badshah Bepari, 40, Yeasin, 38, Shah Jalal, 26, Sekandar,…
Bangladesh’s Brac world’s number 1 NGO for fifth year
Brac has been ranked the world’s number one non-governmental organisation (NGO) of 2020 by NGO Advisor, an independent Geneva-based media organisation. Brac, a leading development organisation based in Bangladesh, retained its top spot in part due to its robust leadership…
Rampant Liton, Tamim propel Bangladesh to 322
Dhaka – Bangladesh posted 322 runs for three wickets in the last match of the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe at Sylhet International Stadium on Friday after the match was reduced to 43-over a side due to rain. Under the…
Historic March 7 Saturday
The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Bangalees’ long arduous freedom struggle, will be observed on Saturday in a befitting manner.
US for greater collaboration among RMG stakeholders in BD
The United States has urged Bangladesh to increase collaboration with private and civil sector stakeholders in its readymade garment industry.
Kobadak now a garbage dumping ground in Chougachha
The Kopotakkho River flowing beside the Chougachha town in Jashore district has turned into a garbage dumping ground, thanks to indiscriminate dumping of industrial and household wastes and negligence of the authorities concerned.
14 killed in Habiganj, B’baria road accidents
Dhaka, March 06 – Fourteen people were killed and nine others injured in road accidents in Habiganj and Brahmanbaria districts on Friday.
BNP leader: Indian PM’s Dhaka visit should be reconsidered
Dhaka, March 05 – A senior BNP leader yesterday observed that the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Dhaka should be reconsidered in view of the recent communal disturbances in New Delhi.
Bangladesh-Afghanistan FIFA, AFC Cup match under Corona Virus threat
Dhaka – Bangladesh national football team’s FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Cup 2023 qualification matches against Afghanistan and Qatar scheduled for this month are now under threat Coronavirus. Bangladesh is schedule to play Afghanistan in their home match on…
Tk 200 notes from March 18 marking ‘Mujib Year’
DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank (BB) is going to issue regular currency notes and commemorative notes of Taka 200 from March 18 marking the birth centenary celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Besides, the central bank will…
‘Govt determined to ensure safe, nutritious food for all’
The government is determined to ensure safe and nutritious food for everyone, Additional Health Secretary Md Habibur Rahman said on Thursday.
Rifat murder: HC rejects Minni’s plea seeking case transfer
The High Court (HC) on Thursday rejected a plea of Aysha Siddika Minni seeking transfer of the case filed against her over the murder of her husband Rifat Sharif from Barguna to Dhaka court.
Bapex finds another gas field in Brahmanbaria
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (Bapex) has announced the discovery of a new gas field in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria, a day after finding another gas reserve in Cumilla.
Researches have to be beneficial to country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said she wanted to know the result of the researches in which the government is investing the public funds.
3 Filipino sailors with fever under observation at Mongla
Three Filipino sailors have been kept under close observation at a foreign ship at Mongla Port in Bagerhat after they were detected with light fever.
Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh captain
Ahead of the third and final ODI of three-match series against Zimbabwe, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza announced his end as the captain of Bangladesh ODI team on Thursday at Sylhet International Stadium.
20 injured in Chittagong University, BCL clash, 52 held
Chittagong, March 5 – Twenty people were injured in a turf war between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on the campus early Thursday.
Bangladesh at high risk of coronavirus infection: IEDCR
Dhaka, March 04 – Bangladesh is at high risk of getting affected by novel coronavirus, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Director Professor Meerjady Sabrina Flora said on Wednesday.
Agri Ministry against onion import during full harvest time
Dhaka, March 04 – The Agriculture Ministry wants to stop importing onion from abroad during full onion harvesting season to ensure a fair price for the marginal farmers in the country.