Lily Chowdhury no more

Theatre activist Lily Chowdhury, wife of martyred intellectual Munier Chowdhury, passed away today at her Banani residence.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Kishore’s Bail Plea: HC to pass its order tomorrow

The High Court set tomorrow to pass order on cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore’s bail petition in connection with a case under the Digital Security Act.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Make people aware of benefits of insurance

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged insurance companies to take initiatives so that the level of awareness among people could be raised over the benefits of opening insurance policies.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

UK aid charities warn of famine as Covid hits poorer nations

A coalition of UK aid agencies warned yesterday that the Covid-19 pandemic is worsening the “dire humanitarian” crisis in fragile states and raising the risk of famine, including in Yemen.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Over 31 lakh vaccinated for Covid-19

The number of people vaccinated crossed 30 lakh mark as the countrywide inoculation campaign entered 18th day yesterday.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

We’ve to sustain the recognition: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government is committed to sustaining Bangladesh’s recognition as a developing country through the expansion of education and building skilled workforce and worthy citizens.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Coal-laden vessel sinks in the Passur

A vessel carrying 848 tonnes of coal capsized in the Passur river near Mongla port in Bagerhat on Saturday night.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Money Launderers: Give their details by March 30

The High Court yesterday wanted to know the names, addresses and current status of Bangladeshis who deposited laundered money to overseas banks and enquired what steps had been taken against them.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Mushtaq’s Death: Launch judicial probe, make report public

Fifty-one noted citizens yesterday demanded a judicial probe into writer Mushtaq Ahmed’s death in prison and the probe report be made public.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

5th Phase Municipality Polls: Irregularities widespread

Municipal polls in many places were marked by widespread allegations of voter fraud, flouting of laws and violence that left one man dead and several others injured.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Yahya suspends national assembly’s inaugural session

President Yahya announced the postponement of the opening of the National Assembly for an indefinite period (1.05 pm).
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Entire phase-1 of MRT-6 now visible

The first phase of Bangladesh’s first metro rail project is now visible as the last viaduct of this part was installed yesterday.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

BNP’s Tarique Rahman sued under DSA

A case was filed against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman under the Digital Security Act for declaring late president Ziaur Rahman “the nation’s father of Bangladeshi nationalism”.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Fifth phase municipality polls today

Twenty nine municipalities in 20 districts go to polls today amid worries over violence and confusion among many voters about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Murder in Jashore Juvie: Four officials, 8 inmates charged

Police have pressed charges against four former officers and eight teens for the murder of three children at Jashore Child Development Centre on August 13 last year.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

India fixes Covid vaccine jab price at Rs 250 max for private hospitals

India yesterday announced a ceiling price Rs 250 per dose of Covid-19 vaccine to be administered by private hospitals as the country aims to exponentially expand the ambit of its inoculation drive from tomorrow.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Smart driving licence jam to ease

The bottleneck in distribution of smart driving licences is likely to ease as a new vendor of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority starts the distribution process today.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Rohingyas Stranded at Sea: We’re under ‘no obligation’ to accept them

Bangladesh is under “no obligation” to shelter 81 Rohingya refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by neighbouring India, said Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Slamming Junta: Myanmar’s UN envoy fired

Myanmar’s junta fired its United Nations ambassador yesterday for breaking ranks to denounce the military’s ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as police stepped up a crackdown on protesters across the country.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Nearly 30 lakh vaccinated

A total of 133,833 people were vaccinated on the 17th day of countrywide inoculation campaign against Covid-19 yesterday.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM