People except Bangladesh citizens to be sent back, he says Dhaka, Dec 15 – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said that India is not pushing anybody in inside Bangladesh rather some people in connivance with middlemen are entering…
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Govt publishes list of 10,789 Razakars (collaborators) of 1971
Dhaka, Dec 15, 2019 – The Liberation War Ministry on Sunday published a list of 10,789 Razakars who were collaborators of the Pakistani occupation forces during the Liberation War in 1971.
Teams for Victory Day Exhibition Cricket match announced
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced the squads of Shaheed Jewel XI and Shaheed Mushtaque XI for the Victory Day Exhibition Cricket match will be held on Monday (December 16) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Young music director Prithvi Raj passes away
Entertainment Desk Young music director Prithvi Raj passed away at a hospital in the capital on Sunday morning.
Want to develop well-trained armed force: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the government wants to develop a professional and well-trained armed force for Bangladesh to keep pace with the constantly-changing world.
Liberation War film festival starts Dec 15
A weeklong Liberation War film festival is set to begin from December 15 at the National Public Library in the capital marking the Victory Day.
Workshop on Investigative Reporting held at RU
Rajshahi, Dec 14 – A day-long workshop on “Investigative Report and Safety of Journalists” was held at Rajshahi University (RU) campus on Friday.
21 Bangladeshi students on top in Cambridge Int’l Exams
British Council playing an exemplary role in creating opportunities, says British envoy Dhaka, Dec 14 – Cambridge International has conferred an impressive 82 outstanding ‘Cambridge Learner Awards’ on Bangladesh students as 21 students across Bangladesh have won ‘Top in the…
BNP slams govt for denial of permission to meet Khaleda
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Saturday alleged that their party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s relatives have not been allowed to meet her at BSMMU for 31 days at the “behest of the government”.
Khulna jute mill workers suspend hunger strike for 3 days
Jute mills in Khulna have suspended a hunger strike for three days after a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Munnujan Sufian yielded assurances over their 11-point charter of demands.
Hasina greets Boris Johnson; seeks support for Rohingya repatriation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the impressive victory of his Conservative Party in the national election of the United Kingdom.
Liberation War film festival begins
Entertainment Desk A weeklong film festival featuring movies and documentaries made on the plot of Liberation War will begin in the capital on December 15, marking the Great Victory Day.
Folk festival ends in Gaibandha
Entertainment Desk A two-day folk festival titled ‘Bijoyer 48 Loko-Bhaoyaia Utshab-2019’ ended on Friday at the Central Shaheed Minar premises of Gaibandha Poura Park amid much festivity.
BNP leaders sued after stage-managed motor cycle torching: Rizvi
Dhaka, Dec 14 – BNP on Friday alleged that the government has again started filing ‘fictitious’ cases against its leaders and activists by “indulging in arson-attack game”.
Bangabandhu BPL: Royals outplay Thunder by eight wickets
Rajshahi Royals registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday beating Sylhet Thunder by eight wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Samia returns with ‘PowerPlay’
Culture Desk Emerging presenter Samia Afrin has on-boarded with Bangladesh Premier League with post-game show at Maasranga Television. The programme titled ‘PowerPlay’ gives insightful reviews after every match of Bangabandhu BPL in the participation of cricket experts.
44 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Forty-four new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Friday.
Switzerland celebrates friendship with Bangladesh with music
The Embassy of Switzerland has celebrated the longstanding friendship between Switzerland and Bangladesh through a function titled “Swiss Night” with food, friends and music together.
Bangladesh protests attack on Asstt HC convoy in Guwahati
Dhaka, Dec 12 – In the backdrop of violence in India’s state of Assam spilling over to Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Guwahati, Bangladesh has protested an attack on the convoy of the Assistant High Commissioner and vandalization of signposts…
BNP disappointed over Khaleda‘s bail rejection, stages demos
Dhaka, Dec 12 – Expressing its grievances over the Appellate Division order rejecting Khaleda Zia’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust graft case, BNP on Thursday announced a countrywide demonstration programme for Sunday demanding her release.
Corporal punishment is holding back Bangladesh
For any dream to be given any chance to come true, the dreamer must first wake up. Bangladesh needs to wake up to the flaws within the education system and work towards accomplishing Bangabandhu’s dream of a Sonar Bangla Sir…
IBBL opens its 353 rd Branch at College Gate of Tongi
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 353 rd Branch as College Gate Branch at College Gate, Tongi, Gazipur on 12 December 2019, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam,Managing Director & CEO of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Muhammad…
Khaleda Zia’s bail petition rejected by Appellate Division
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Supreme Court’s (SC’s) Appellate Division yesterday dismissed an appeal filed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia against a High Court (HC) order that had turned down her bail petition in a corruption case.
FM’s Delhi visit cancelled for ‘busy schedule’
The scheduled visit of Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen to New Delhi has been cancelled due to his ‘busy schedule’ at home ahead of Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day, said a senior official on Thursday.
Winners of National Film Award react over achievement
Entertainment Desk The prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 were distributed on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the awards to the winners at a colorful ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the…
Royals bowl first against Platoon
Rajshahi Royals captain Andre Russell won the toss and opted to bowl first in their first encounter of Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
56 new aids patients detected in Khulna division
Fifty-six new aids patients were detected in the division between November year and October 2019.
Taking Bangladesh to zero-leprosy, one new case at a time
By Stella Paul Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec 11 2019 (IPS) – Sandhya Mandal has never felt so vindicated. For the past four years, the 36-year-old community health worker from Meherpur – a rural district bordering India – has been traveling 50…
Supreme Court hearing on Khaleda Zia’s bail plea Thursday
Dhaka, Dec 12 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail petition in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case on Thursday.
Keraniganj Factory Fire: Death toll raises to 9
The death toll from Keraniganj plastic factory fire climbed to nine after another victim succumbed to his injures at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday.