Sayedul Hasan passes away

Md Sayedul Hasan, managing director of the proposed Citizens Bank and former deputy managing director of Dutch-Bangla Bank, breathed his last at the capital’s Square Hospital on November 16, aged 60.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Committee formed to scrutinise list of martyred intellectuals

Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has formed a committee to scrutinise the list of intellectuals who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Convict’s death penalty commuted to life in prison

The High Court yesterday commuted the death sentence of a convict to life imprisonment in a case filed over the murder of Barishal University (BU) student Saoda Begum in 2013.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Four sustain burns in gas line explosion

Four persons, including an employee of Titas Gas and its two hired day labourers, were injured in an explosion at Dhaka’s Panthapath minutes after they had gone there Sunday afternoon for gas line repair.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Tk 100cr wealth of expelled JL leader Anisur confiscated

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday confiscated expelled Juba League office secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman’s assets worth Tk 100 crore.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Not Submitting Wealth Info’: Ishraque acquitted in ACC case

A Dhaka court yesterday acquitted BNP’s Ishraque Hossain, a candidate for the last Dhaka South City Corporation election, in a graft case filed for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

HC stays bail order of Rana Plaza owner in graft case

The High Court yesterday extended its stay order on the bail granted by a lower court to Sohel Rana, owner of Rana Plaza -- which collapsed leaving at least 1,135 people in April, 2013 -- in a corruption case.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

No dog relocation without consulting petitioners, ministry

The High Court yesterday dropped from its cause list a writ petition that sought a stay order on Dhaka South City Corporation’s (DSCC) move to relocate stray dogs from areas under its jurisdiction.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Most ‘down’ govt websites back up and running now

Most of the 484 government-run websites of Bangladesh National Portal, which were suspended for a couple of days along with 62 sensitive sites like Bangabhaban, Prime Minister’s Office, cabinet and different ministries due to overload of information in server, are up and running now.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

A cancer hospital for the people, by people

Chattogram Maa O Shishu Hospital is planning to extend its services for residents of the port city, with a full-fledged 100-bed cancer hospital and research institute.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Zero tolerance for drugs one of five goals set by PHQ

Police have set five new goals in order to be friendlier with people and enhance its service quality. One of the five goals is zero tolerance against drugs, said Assistant Inspector General (Media) of Police Headquarters (PHQ) Sohel Rana in a video message yesterday.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Boost your immunity against COVID-19

Now more than ever, it is important for your immune system to stay in tiptop shape with the Covid-19 pandemic threatening a resurgence in winter across the world. One of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet. Here are some of the foods that can help boost your immune system.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Ex-Rajuk chairman receives bail

A Dhaka court yesterday granted bail to Md Humayun Khadem, former chairman of Rajuk in a case filed over forgery in the design of FR Tower in the capital’s Banani area.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Four injured as fire breaks out at jute mill in Khulna

At least four people sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at Jaman Jute Mill Corporation in Khulna’s Digholia upazila on Sunday.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Case filed over rape of 14-year-old in Dhaka

A case has been filed against an unnamed accused for raping a 14-year-old in Dhaka’s Chawk Bazar area.
23 November 2020, 17:27 PM

Power lines to go below ground in Dhaka within 4 years: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said power lines in Dhaka city will be below the ground within the next four years.
23 November 2020, 14:21 PM

ACC confiscates Tk 100cr wealth of ex-Jubo League leader

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today confiscated assets worth Tk 100 crore of expelled Juba League office secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman.
23 November 2020, 14:08 PM

No stray dog relocation without consulting petitioners: Attorney General tells HC

The High Court today dropped from its cause list a writ petition that sought a stay order on Dhaka South City Corporation's (DSCC) move to relocate stray dogs.
23 November 2020, 08:49 AM

4 including Titas Gas employee injured in explosion at Dhaka’s Panthapath

Four persons, including an employee of Titas Gas and its two hired day labourers, were injured in an explosion at Dhaka’s Panthapath area -- minutes after they went there yesterday afternoon, hearing of a possible gas line problem.
23 November 2020, 06:47 AM

Forged design of FR Tower: Ex-Rajuk chairman granted bail

A Dhaka court today granted bail to ailing former chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Humayun Khadem, who appeared before the court on a stretcher, in a case filed over forgery in the design of FR Tower in the capital’s Banani area.
23 November 2020, 06:45 AM