Pry Teacher Recruitment: Petition challenges quota system

A writ petition was filed with the High Court yesterday challenging the legality of the government action for keeping quota system in appointing assistant teachers for public primary schools across the country.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM

He’s member of a skeleton smuggling ring: police

The man, who was arrested with a large cache of human skulls and bones during a raid at a house on Mymensingh city’s RK Mission Road on Sunday, was sent to jail yesterday.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Abdullah president, Nurul Amin secy gen of BFUJ faction

M Abdullah was elected president of a faction of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) while Nurul Amin Rokon became secretary general.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Maulana Bhasani’s 44th death anniversary today

Today is the 44th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a legendary politician and dreamer of Bangladesh’s independence.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Dhaka sessions court fire doused

The fire that broke out at Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s court in Old Dhaka this afternoon was doused in the evening after around two hours.
16 November 2020, 12:36 PM

Coordination needed for a complete plan for Dhaka city: Taposh

Coordination among relevant organisations is very important for a complete plan and its implementation for the city, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said today.
16 November 2020, 11:22 AM

Fire at Tikatuli building doused

A fire broke out at a building in Dhaka’s Tikatuli area this afternoon.
16 November 2020, 10:06 AM

Combating Covid-19: Mobile courts in Dhaka to ensure use of masks

The government will operate mobile courts in Dhaka to ensure people are wearing masks and to raise awareness to curb coronavirus infections.
16 November 2020, 09:37 AM

JU student dies of dengue

A third-year student of Jahangirnagar University (JU) died from dengue fever early today at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
16 November 2020, 05:29 AM

Man held with 11,200 pieces of banned painkiller

Police arrested a man with a consignment of 11,200 pieces of Indian painkiller Tapentadol, which has been considered as a narcotic in Bangladesh for the last six months, in Rajshahi city on Saturday.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Rail Day observed for the first time

For the first time in railways’ 158-year-old history, railway authorities yesterday observed “Rail Day” to mark the installment of rail line in territory of the then Bengal on this day in 1862.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Stop sale of weapons used in Liberation War’

A writ petition was filed with the High Court yesterday challenging the government’s move to sell the arms and weapons used during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Dhaka Declaration’ on defending media freedom launched

The Dhaka Declaration on Defending Media Freedom, Journalists’ Protection and Citizen’s Rights was launched yesterday, containing signatures of over 140 rights activists, rights organisations, journalists, legal experts and professors.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Bridges obstructing water vessel movement to be demolished: minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Minister Tajul Islam yesterday said the bridges around Dhaka which are creating obstacles in plying of water vessels will be demolished and new bridges will be built there.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Another 15 arrested over torching of buses

Police yesterday arrested 15 more people in connection with the cases filed over arson attack on buses and subversive activities in the capital on Tuesday.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Writ Against DSCC’s Dog Relocation: SC adjourns hearing as lawyer ill with Covid-19

The High Court yesterday adjourned for a week the hearing on a writ petition that sought a stay order on Dhaka South City Corporation’s (DSCC) move to relocate stray dogs.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Bright prospect for tea cultivation in Mymensingh region

Mymensingh division is not a region known for tea cultivation, but researchers say that might soon change. In fact, Bangladesh Tea Board (BTB) has already initiated tea cultivation in the division.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Coast Guard can help govt tap into potential of blue economy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh Coast Guard will be strengthened so that they can play a role in helping the government tap the potential of the blue economy.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Graft Case: Order on Mir Nasir’s bail petition today

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its order today on a bail petition of BNP leader and former state minister for civil aviation Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin in a corruption case in which he was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM