Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said it is a big achievement for Bangladesh that its people have learnt to move upholding its non-communal spirit. “We always say religions are for individuals but festivals are for all. We…
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Abrar’s mother knocks on PM’s door seeking justice
Kushtia – Rokeya Khatun, mother of slain Buet student Abrar Fahad, on Monday urged the Prime Minister to take steps to ensure exemplary punishment of the killers of her son. Rokeya Khatun, stunned by the murder, said she simply failed…
India deals: Manna says govt failed to protect BD interests
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Terming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India tour a failed one, Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Monday demanded the government make public the bilateral documents signed with the neighbouring country.
Boy, 7, dead mom hurt: Pick-up hits 3-wheeler in Chandpur
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) – Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain on Wednesday said journalists are continuously playing the role of vigilant sentinels of society.
2 education officials held by ACC for bribery
Thakurgaon, Oct 7 (UNB) –The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday detained two officials of Thakurgaon District Primary Education Office (DPEO) on charge of taking bribe.
Erosion turns serious as Nabaganga, Madhumati swell
A sudden rise in the water level of Madhumati and Nabaganga rivers in recent days has intensified erosion along their banks at many places in Narail , forcing people to look for safer paces.
2 BCL leaders held over BUET student Abrar’s death
Two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s BUET Unit were detained on Monday for their suspected involvement in the death of Abrar Fahad, a second-year student of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Fire at Natore BSCIC jute mill warehouse
Natore, Oct 7 – A fire broke out at a jute mill warehouse of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) at Duttapara on Monday morning.
Buet student found dead at dormitory
Dhaka, Oct 7 – A student of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) was found dead at the institution’s Sher-E-Bangla residential hall on Monday morning.
My brother is innocent: Samrat’s sister
Feni, Oct 7 – Farhana Chowdhury, the sister of expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Samrat, on Sunday demanded the authorities freed her “innocent” brother.
Woman dies of dengue in Khulna: 314 new cases recorded
Khulna, Oct 7 (UNB)- A woman died of mosquito-borne disease dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) on Sunday night.
Dhaka ranks worst in Air Quality Index for two days
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked the worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning for the second consecutive day.
‘৬ মাসে ধর্ষণের শিকার ৪১ শতাংশ শিশু!’
শিশু হত্যা, ধর্ষণ ও গৃহকর্মী শিশুর ওপর অত্যাচার বেড়েই চলছে। বিশেষ করে ধর্ষণের ঘটনা অনেকাংশেই বেড়ে গেছে। চলতি বছরের জানুয়ারি থেকে জুন পর্যন্ত ৪৯৬ জন শিশু ধর্ষণের শিকার হয়েছে, যা গত বছরে ছিল ৫৭১ জন। গত বছরের তুলনায় চলতি বছরের…
26th Build Bangladesh International Expo 2019, Oct 17-19
CEMS Global will be hosting the 26th Build Bangladesh International Expo 2019, previously known as Con-Expo, the 3 day comprehensive exhibition for infrastructure developers, where they will be able to find all major equipment and services pertaining to infrastructure development.
Hilsa catching ban for 22 days starts October 9
Dhaka, Oct 06 – The government has imposed a 22-day ban on catching, selling and transporting Hilsa (popularly known as ilish) to ensure safe spawning of the fish, during its peak breeding period in a 7,000km breeding ground starting from…
Lightning kills 6 including 4 of one family
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) — Six people, including four members of a family, were killed by lightning strikes in Chandpur and Magura districts on Sunday.
Samrat, Arman arrested, jailed for 6 months
Dhaka – A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) here on Sunday sentenced Jubo League Dhaka South unit President Ismail Hossain Samrat to six months’ jail under the Wildlife Conservation Act following a raid on his Kakrail office. His…
800 kgs of venison seized in Barguna; one held
Barguna – Coast Guard members in a drive arrested a man along with 800 kgs of venison from a boat at Bihanga Island in Patharghata upazila on Saturday night. The arrestee was identified as Abdus Sobhan, 56, the boatman of…
BNP demands cancellation of documents signed with India
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – Accusing the government of violating the constitution by signing ‘anti-state’ bilateral documents with India, BNP on Sunday demanded the annulment of the deals Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signed on Saturday.
Dhaka, Delhi for greater cooperation on 2 historic years
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – Bangladesh and India have emphasised the need for “greater cooperation” to commemorate 2020 and 2021, two historic years in Bangladesh-India relations.
Congress chief Sonia meets PM Hasina
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNB) – Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi.
10 missing as passenger boat sinks in Teesta River
Kurigram, Oct 6 (UNB) – Ten people went missing when a passenger boat sank in the Teesta River in Burirhat area under Rajarhat upazila on Sunday noon.
RMG official killed as covered van hits private car in Savar
An official of a readymade garment factory was killed after a covered van hit a private car on Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Moragang area of Ashulia on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Tajimul Islam, 35. He was the assistant general…
Juba League suspends Samrat, Arman
Jubo League Executive Committee on Sunday suspended its Dhaka south unit chief Ismail Hossain Samrat and Vice-President Enamul Haque Arman for their ‘unsocial and anti-party activities’.
Hindu Community offer Kumari Puja Sunday
Dhaka, Oct 5 – Hindu devotees will offer Kumari Puja where a pre-pubescent girl is worshipped as “Mother Goddess” on Sunday.
Jubo League Dhaka South president Samrat arrested
Dhaka, Oct 6 – The Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested AL youth associate, Jubo League’s Dhaka South unit President Ismail Hossain Samrat and his associate Arman in Comilla on early Sunday. Lt Col Sarwar Bin Kashem, director, legal and media…
Held for casino, Salim Prodhan’s Illegal building evicted
Narayanganj, Oct 5 – The Roads and Highways Department on Saturday recovered land owned by it that was occupied by casino kingpin Salim Prodhan, in Rupganj Upazila here.
PM receives ‘Tagore Peace Award 2018’
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday received ‘Tagore Peace Award 2018’ in New Delhi in recognition of her contribution to maintaining regional peace and prosperity.
Modi reassures Hasina over NRC, says FS Shahidul
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNB) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reassured his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina over the National Registration of Citizens (NRC) issue saying that this is India’s internal matter.
BD war crimes convict dies at Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Dhaka, Oct 5 – A death-row war crimes convict died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday evening.