Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the 7th national congress of the Bangladesh Awami Jubo League, the youth front of Bangladesh Awami League, in the city on Saturday morning.
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Ban seeks political solution to Rohingya crisis
Former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called for political solution to the Rohingya crisis allowing them to return to their places of origin in Rakhine state “freely and safely”.
Dhaka residents in world’s worst Quality Air face climate emergency
Dhaka, Nov 24 – Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked the worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning. This is for the fifth day in a week that the city has ranked worst in the world. On only one…
BNP wants govt to quit as ‘life becomes unbearable’ under it
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that the people want the present government to quit power immediately as what he said their lives have become unbearable due to price hike of essential commodities.
UN adopts resolution on natural fibres including jute
Bangladesh’s resolution entitled “Natural Plant Fibres and Sustainable Development” has been adopted by consensus in the plenary of the second committee of the 74th session of the UNGA. The resolution was tabled in September 2019 in this committee and adopted…
2 college students die after ‘taking liquor’ in Sirajganj
Two college students died on Friday and eight more fell sick a day after reportedly drinking spurious alcohol in Biara area of Kazipur upazila. The deceased were identified as Saddam Hossain, 21, son of Tozam Hossain, and Russel, 22, son…
Man killed for protesting daughter’s harassment
Benapole, Jessore, Nov 22 – A man was killed on Friday allegedly by a stalker for protesting against his daughter’s harassment in Upashahar Para area of Jessore city.
Bus minibus collision leaves 10 killed in Munshiganj
Police blamed reckless driving for the fatal accident in Sreenagar upazila on Friday which has so far claimed ten lives. The victims are – Abdur Rashid, 60, Liza, 22, her daughter Tabassum, 4, Ranu Akhter, 24, her son Tahsin, 3,…
West Bengal keen to import bicycles from Bangladesh: Mamata
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday showed interest to import bicycles from Bangladesh.
‘Awami businessmen’ controlling marekts: BNP
Dhaka, Nev 22 – BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday alleged the current price hike of essential items like onion and salt as the reflection of Awami economy where the ruling party-backed businesspeople are controlling markets.
College student dies in Chandpur while collecting admit card
Dhaka, Nov 22- A college student died while collecting an admit card from his college for the terminal examination on Thursday.
26 students of Buet expelled over Abrar murder
Dhaka, Nov 22 – Authorities of Bangladesh University of Science and Technology (Buet) have expelled 26 of its students, mostly leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), over the killing of Abrar Fahad.
Case filed over looting money from Comilla ATM booth
Comilla, Nov 21 – A case has been filed over looting money from an ATM booth of Pubali Bank in Comilla City. AGM Moinul Islam, manager of the bank’s main branch in Cumilla, filed the case on Tuesday evening.
Govt out to continue ‘one-party rule’: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 21 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government has initiated a process to eliminate the nationalist forces to continue its ‘one-party monopoly rule’ for a long time.
Drive against corruption, terrorism to continue: PM
She urges Armed Forces to keep up their nation-building efforts Dhaka, Nov 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated that the ongoing drive against corruption, terrorism and militancy will continue. Addressing an Armed Forces Day reception arranged in…
Don’t pay heed to propaganda: PM
Mentioning the recent rumours over the scarcity of onion and salt in the market, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all not to pay heed to such propaganda.
Armed Forces Day: President pays tribute at Shikha Anirban
President Abdul Hamid on Thursday paid tribute to members of Armed Forces, who made supreme sacrifices during the War of Liberation, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day.
Worst for 4 days, Dhaka ranks 3rd worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, 21 Nov – Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked third-worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday.
Assured, owners and workers withdraw road transport strike
Dhaka, Nov 21 – Agitating road transport owners and workers withdrew their strike early Thursday after the government assured them of considering their reasonable demands.
Opposition BNP terms Road Transport Act 2018 unrealistic
He says good governance tough for unelected govt Dhaka, Nov 20 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the new Road Transport Act is not a ‘practical’ one as the government enacted it without any…
উন্নয়নে বেসরকারি উন্নয়ন সংস্থার অবদান লিপিবদ্ধ করার দাবি
সৈয়দ নূরুল আলমের ‘আমার জীবন ও উন্নয়নের ৪৪ বছর’ বইয়ের মোড়ক উন্মোচন ২০ নভেম্বর, ২০১৯, ঢাকা- স্বাধীনতা পরবর্তী বাংলাদেশ গড়ে তোলার পেছনে সরকারি উদ্যোগের পাশাপাশি বেসরকারি উন্নয়ন সংস্থাসমূহের রয়েছে অপরিসীম অবদান, কিন্তু নেই যথাযথ স্বীকৃতি। তাই দেশের উন্নয়নকে আরো গতিশীল…
Road Transport strike for law amendment cripples Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 20 – Calling an indefinite strike, a section of transport owners and workers across the country have started to put more pressure on the government to amend the newly enforced Road Transport Act.
‘Sporting’ wicket awaits Bangladesh at Eden Gardens
Kolkata — After enduring a big defeat by an innings and 130 runs in Indore against hosts India, Bangladesh are gearing up to bounce back in Kolkata in the 2nd and last Test beginning on Friday (November 22) at the…
Bangladesh eyes sending more skilled workforce to Japan
Bangladesh has said the recently signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on recruiting ‘Specified Skilled Workers’ will help Japan receive more skilled workforce from Bangladesh benefiting both the countries.
No reason to hike rice prices: Minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Wednesday warned against increasing rice prices, saying the country has an adequate stockpile of food grain. “There’s no reason to hike the prices. Stern action will be taken against those involved in raising rice…
Bangladesh has to play leading role in int’l negotiations: Debapriya
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, the distinguished fellow of Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Wednesday said Bangladesh has to play a leading role in international negotiations for sustainable development.
Good governance tough for unelected govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said it is difficult for an “unelected government” to establish good governance in the country.
Countrywide rallies Nov 23 seeking Khaleda’s release: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 19 – BNP will stage rallies across the country, including the capital, on November 23, demanding the release of its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Govt warns of action against spreading rumour over salt
Dhaka, Nov 19, 2019 – The government on Tuesday warned of stern action against any attempt to spread rumours over salt and ruled out the possibility of any salt crisis in the country.
Dhaka ranks wrold’s worst in Air Quality Index for the 3rd day
Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka was ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the third consecutive day on Tuesday.