Dhaka, Nov 19 – Bus workers went on strike and blocked Dhaka-Mymenisngh highway on Monday morning protesting against implementation of the Road Transport Act.
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Oli Ahmed’s Liberal Democratic Party splits
Dhaka, Nov 18 – Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by veteran freedom fighter Col (Retd) Oli Ahmed has suffered a split as a group of its leaders announced a seven-member coordination committee dropping him.
SC order on HC injunction over Tk 126bn GP dues Nov 24
Dhaka, Nov 18 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday deferred its order until November 24 on a petition filed by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) seeking a stay on the High Court order that issued…
Myanmar not beyond jurisdiction of ICC, ICJ: Govt Minister
Dhaka, Nov 18 – Myanmar is not out of the jurisdiction of the international courts and it has to comply with the verdicts of the courts on Rohingya issue, state minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said on Monday.
Bangladesh to play Sri Lanka in last match Tuesday
Dhaka – After winning the five–match Youth ODI series 3-0, Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team will play Sri Lanka Under-19 side in the 5th and last match on Tuesday eyeing on whitewashing the islanders. The match will kick-off at 9 am…
Three gunned down in JSS factional clash in Rangamati
At least three people were shot dead during a gunfight between two factions of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS) over establishing supremacy in Rajasthali upazila on Monday evening. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet. Officer-in-charge…
Maulana Bhasani’s 43rd death anniv observed
The 43rd death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a great national leader, was observed on Sunday with due respect. Bhasani, popularly known as ‘Majlum Jananeta’, the leader of the downtrodden, passed away on November 17, 1976. Different organisations,…
Bangladeshi youth shot dead by BSF in Sherpur
A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Panbari bordering area of Sreebardi upazila here early Monday.
120 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24hr
A total of 120 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Monday.
PM seeks UAE investment in Bangladesh
Dhaka, November 18 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged UAE investors to invest in various sectors in Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade.
Jessore buses on 18 routes halted for new traffic law change
Dhaka, Nov 18 – Transports workers on Sunday suspended bus services on 18 routes from Jessore, demanding amendment to the new Road Transport Act 2018.
7 including a baby killed, 15 hurt in Ctg gas pipeline blast
Chittagong, Nov 17, 2019 – At least seven people including a child and a government primary school teacher were killed and 15 others injured in a gas pipeline explosion in a house in Port City’s Patharghata area Sunday morning, police…
Maulana Bhashani’s 43rd death anniversary observed
Dhaka, Nov 17 – The 43rd death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a great national leader, was observed on Sunday with due respect.
Jatiya Oikya Front gives prison people list of 5 leaders to see Khaleda
Dhaka, Nov 17 – Opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front, where the BNP is a major partner, yesterday forwarded names of its five leaders to prison authorities dropping the name of top leader Dr Kamal Hossain to meet BNP’s ailing chairperson…
BNP wants govt make all documents signed with India public
Dhaka, Nov 17 – The opposition BNP yesterday demanded of the government to make public all the agreements and memorandum of understandings (MoUs) signed with India during the recent Prime Minister visit to the neighbouring country. A two-member BNP delegation…
BNP seeking disclosure of documents signed with India
BNP on Sunday sent a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanding the disclosure of bilateral documents signed with India during her visit to the neighbouring country last month.
Road Transport Act takes effect: Quader
The much-talked-about Road Transport Act, 2018 came into effect on Sunday, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
Bangladesh batting woes continue in Indore
Formidable pace-attack of India crushed Bangladesh’s top-order again in the Indore Test as the Tigers lost four quick wickets during the first session of day-3 of the game.
First consignment of Egyptian onion arrives Tuesday
The first consignment of onion from Egypt will be flown to Bangladesh on Tuesday, the Commerce Ministry said Saturday.
Time extended for exhibition on PM Hasina at Shilpakala
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s special exhibition on the life and works of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, titled ‘Sheikh Hasina – Bangladesh Er Shopnosharathi’ has been extended due to visitors’ demand.It will now be concluded on November 30.
India declare at 493, Bangladesh start 2nd innings
After securing a 343-run lead, India declared their first innings of Indore Test at 493/6 in 114 overs and sent Bangladesh to start their second innings.
Negligence led to pregnant woman’s death in Jessore: Family
Police arrested a doctor after he conducted a C-section at a private clinic leading to the death of a pregnant woman in the town on early Friday.
Cotton warehouse catches fire in Gazipur, near Dhaka
A fire broke out at a cotton warehouse of NR Textile Mill in Porabari area here on Saturday morning.
Onion prices create new record
Dhaka, Nov 15 – Onion prices in the kitchen market kept breaking the records, with per kilo having a price tag of as high as Tk 240-250 in some places on Friday.
Joy has no interest to take AL key post, says Quader
Dhaka, Nov 15 – The ruling Awami League President and Prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has no interest to take a key post of the party in its 21st triennial council session scheduled for December 20-21.
Suspected drug trader, criminal killed in ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Nov 15 – A suspected Rohingya drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Ledar Churi in Teknaf Upazila early Friday.
Emerging Cricket: Bangladesh to play India Saturday
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh will take on India in their 2nd match of Group A of the eight-nation ACC Emerging Teams Cup’2019 on Saturday at BKSP ground-3 in Savar. In the day’s other matches, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan…
Sirajganj Train Crash: Minister sees fire in bogies dubious
Dhaka, Nov 15- Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan on Friday said it is suspicious how fire from the locomotive spread to air-conditioned compartments immediately after the accident. The authorities are investigating whether there was an act of sabotage, he…
KUET reopens on Sunday
Khulna Correspondent Classes of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) resume on November 17 after a 15-day shut down, said a KUET press release last night.
Rickshaw puller returns Tk 20 lakh to owner in Bogura
A rickshaw puller set an example of honesty by returning Tk 20 lakh to its owner after finding it in Satmatha area of the town on Friday.