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Another case filed against Nur under Digital Security Act
Another case has been filed against Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) vice president (VP) Nurul Haque Nur under the Digital Security Act.
Electronic Voting Machines for Dhaka city polls: CEC
Expressing hope that the upcoming elections will be fair and held peacefully, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said electronic voting machines or EVMs will be used in polls to the two Dhaka City Corporations.
Country not being run as per Constitution: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday alleged that people cannot exercise their power as owners of the country since Bangladesh is not run as per its constitution.
Ishraque, Tabith Dhaka South, North BNP mayor candidates
BNP on Saturday nominated Engineer Ishraque Hossain and Tabith Awal as its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) respectively.
REHAB Housing Fair may cross last year’s Tk 15bn spot order
Dhaka, Dec 27 – The REHAB fair on Friday experienced a crowd of customers who showed much more interest in buying both apartments and plots, which, according to organisers, might help surpass their last year’s spot order record of around…
AL, BNP to select nominees for Dhaka mayoral polls Saturday
Dhaka, Dec 27 – Awami League and BNP are expected to finalise candidates for Dhaka South and Dhaka North City elections on Saturday.
জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাবের অতিরিক্ত সাধারণ সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
২৭ ডিসেম্বর শুক্রবার ২০১৯ সকাল ১০টায় জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাব মিলনায়তনে ক্লাব সভাপতি সাইফুল আলম-এর সভাপতিত্বে অতিরিক্ত সাধারণ সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সভার শুরুতেই গত ১ বছরে ক্লাবের প্রয়াত সদস্যদের স্মরণে ১ মিনিট নীরবতা পালন ও তাঁদের আত্মার মাগফিরাত কামনায় মোনাজাত করা…
Two killed as bus plunges into roadside ditch in Kishorganj
At least two people were killed and 20 others injured in a road accident in Kamaliarchar area of Sadar upazila on Friday morning.
Cold wave likely to continue, engulf new areas
A mild cold wave which is sweeping over the regions of Panchagarh, Dinajpur & Nilphamari may continue and spread further, according to a Met office forecast.
AL likely to pick fresh face for DSCC mayoral post
Although heavy weight candidates of Awami League are seeking nomination to contest the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral post with its ticket, the party is likely to pick a fresh candidate having a clean image.
The murders that shocked the nation in 2019
The outgoing year, 2019, has been a very shocking year for Bangladesh as the nation saw a number of sensational murders that grabbed the international headlines.
AL announces 32 more central committee leaders’ names
Dhaka, Dec 27: Awami League on Thursday night announced the names of 32 more leaders of its full-fledged central committee.
Fire at Dhaka City slum
Dhaka, Dec 27 – A slum in the city’s Kalshi area of Mirpur caught fire early Friday. Ershad Hossain, duty officer at the Fire Service Central Control Room, said the fire originated at ‘Hirur Maar Slum’ on Kalshi Road around…
Bangladesh’s Pakistan tour under cloud
Dhaka — Bangladesh national cricket team’s Pakistan tour is still under cloud as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan on Thursday said that the board is yet to get a positive response from the government to tour Pakistan. He…
Women’s football league to begin on Jan 31
Dhaka – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decided to arrange the third edition of Women’s Football League that is scheduled to begin from January 31 next year after around a seven-year break. The decision was made in a meeting of BFF…
Dr Kamal vows to stand up firmly to restore voting rights
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Jatiya Oikya Front Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said they will take to the streets uncompromisingly to ‘restore’ democracy and people’s voting rights by strengthening their unity further.
3 BNP leaders collect nomination forms to contest city polls
Dhaka, Dec 26 – Three BNP leaders — Asaduzzaman Ripon, Tabith Awal and, Engineer Ishraque Hossain — collected nomination papers on Thursday to contest the upcoming Dhaka city corporation elections.
Govt ‘abetting India’ over NRC, alleges BNP
Dhaka, Dec 26 – BNP on Thursday accused the government of abetting India in making Bangladesh a ‘dumping ground only to stay in power’.
Attempt-to-murder case filed against Nur, 28 others
Dhaka, Dec 26 – An attempt-to-murder case was filed against Ducsu VP Nurul Haque Nur and 28 others on charge of attacking Muktijuddha Mancha members at Ducsu office on December 22.
‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ held in TSC
Culture Desk Marking the 55th birth anniversary of late renowned singer, lyricist and journalist Sanjeeb Choudhury, the 8th edition of a memorial concert titled ‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ was held yesterday at the Sanjeeb Chattar of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University…
Pontoon bridge made with empty drums connects two Upazilas
Khulna, Dec 26 – There was no bridge on the Atharobaki River even several months ago to connect Rupsha and Terokhada upazilas. Residents of the areas had to use boats to cross the river and things were difficult in emergencies.
Temperature drops further to 5.7˚C in Tetulia, Panchagarh
Dhaka, Dec 26 – The temperature plummeted further to 5.7˚C in Panchagarh’s Tetulia on Thursday morning.
BAU Teachers’ Association election on 30 December
Mymensingh, Dec 25 – Bangladesh Agricultural University Teachers’ Association (BAUTA) polls will be held on 30 December. For 15 members BAUTA committee polls will be held on the day from 8am to 2pm.
Body on general students’ rights wants DU Proctor to resign
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Bangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad yesterday demanded the resignation of the Dhaka University’s proctor AKM Golam Rabbani for his what they alleged that he has directly help the perpetrators to disappear the CCTV footage of…
Review committee formed over RU Evening Courses
Rajshahi, Dec 25 – A committee has been formed with Pro-vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ananda Kumar Saha as its head for reviewing the consistency of running evening courses at Rajshahi University.
Sanjeeb Utshab held at DU
A memorial concert titled ‘8th Sanjeeb Utshob 2019’ was held on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Wednesday evening commemorating the famed singer and journalist Sanjeeb Chowdhury.
EC Mahbub pushes for reform of electoral process
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Saying that the independence of the Election Commission is confined to the election process, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar on Wednesday underscored the need for reforming the process.
Miles enthralls fans in 40th anniversary concert
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Country’s one of the oldest and most popular bands – Miles – celebrated its glorious journey of four decades with its fans at a gala concert in the city on Tuesday demonstrating that the music stars…
Cold-related diseases affect 5,945 people in 24hr
Nearly 6,000 people have been affected by various cold-related diseases in the last 24 hours across the country.