Physical Therapy Association: Executive body elected

Dr Dolilur Rahman and Dr Farid Uddin have been re-elected as the president and general secretary of Bangladesh Physical Therapy Association (BPA)
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Steel Mill Accident: 2 more workers die at DMCH, death toll now 4

Two more workers, who were injured when molten iron fell on them at a steel mill in Narayanganj’s Rupganj on Friday, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital yesterday.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Investigative journalism paves way for people’s right to know: speakers

Investigative journalism paves the way for ensuring people’s right to know in-depth information regarding incidents, said speakers at a training session for journalists in Mymensingh yesterday.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Man found dead beside Dhaka-Aricha highway

A man was found dead beside Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar yesterday morning.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Govt serious about dolphin conservation

Md Shahab Uddin, minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, yesterday said to protect the river ecosystem, the government is serious about conserving dolphins. He said the ministry is formulating a national action plan in this regard.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi youth wins prestigious int’l award

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, a 24-year-old environmentalist and social entrepreneur, has become the first Bangladeshi to win the AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

RMG worker stabbed dead in capital’s Pallabi

A worker of a readymade garment factory was stabbed to death in Dhaka’s Pallabi area on Friday night.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

CU teacher gets death threats

An assistant professor of Chittagong University has allegedly received death threats from unknown people via social media.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

No alternative to a strong legal framework

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday stressed the need for establishing a strong legal framework in order to strengthen the socioeconomic development of the country.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Death of Rayhan: Another cop arrested

Another suspended constable -- Harunur Rashid -- was arrested by the Police Bureau of Investigation early yesterday from Sylhet Police Lines.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Narayanganj steel mill accident: 2 more die at DMCH

Two more workers, who were injured when molten iron fell on them at a steel mill in Narayanganj's Rupganj yesterday, have died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
24 October 2020, 10:02 AM

Detectives arrest 6 members of fake note making gang in Dhaka

Detectives claimed to have arrested six alleged members of a fake currency making gang from different areas in Dhaka yesterday.
24 October 2020, 09:39 AM

‘Custodial death’ in Sylhet: another suspended constable arrested

Another suspended constable has been arrested in connection with the death of Rayhan Ahmed who was allegedly tortured in police custody.
24 October 2020, 06:21 AM

Youth stabbed to death in Dhaka's Pallabi

A garment worker was stabbed to death in Dhaka's Pallabi area last night.
24 October 2020, 05:33 AM

Black-shouldered Kite

One morning I was looking for birds in the open spaces of Purbachol. The spot I chose yielded nothing, so at around 10:30 I left and started driving around.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Nigerian national held for deceiving people

Members of National Security Intelligence yesterday claimed to have arrested a Nigerian national who used to cheat people by identifying himself as representative of a beverage company in Bangladesh.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

68 gold bars worth Tk 4.73cr found under Biman seats

Customs Intelligence officials recovered 68 gold bars weighing nearly 8kg at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday morning.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

2 die in Narayanganj factory explosion

Two workers died and four sustained burns in an explosion at a steel mill factory in Narayanganj early yesterday.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Govt activities ‘anti-democratic’

Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury yesterday alleged that the current government has established “one-party” rule in the country by “snatching” people’s democratic rights.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Mother hilsa exceeding egg-laying expectations

Egg-laying season has already arrived for the mother hilsa in Barishal region and to ensure their safety, the authorities concerned have taken necessary steps to prevent netting. According to the fisheries department, things are going smooth so far, with the mother fish laying more eggs than expected in rivers of the southern region.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM