Zareef youngest jury at UN art contest

Saied Muhammad Zareef Saleh, who is only 14-year-old, has become the youngest jury member of the international art contest “The Future We Want”.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Four die in Habiganj road crash

Four people -- including Nazmul Islam Kajal, chairperson of Jashore’s Bagherpara Upazila Parishad -- were killed after their SUV collided with a truck in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila yesterday.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Travel agency amendment bill placed at JS

“The Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020” was placed in parliament yesterday, keeping a provision of maximum six months’ imprisonment or Tk 5 lakh fine or both in the case of violation of any provision under the proposed law.
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Traders demonstrate, keep 52 onion warehouses closed in Ctg

Owners of 52 onion warehouses kept those closed in Chattogram city from this morning, protesting a drive conducted by the district administration yesterday -- following a sharp rise in onion prices.
7 September 2020, 10:08 AM

DNCC starts evicting, auctioning construction material from roads

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has started a drive to evict construction material kept illegally on footpaths and roads, creating obstacles to pedestrian movement.
7 September 2020, 08:29 AM

Arms Case: Two IOs testify against Papia, her husband

Two investigation officers (IO) yesterday gave their statements before a Dhaka tribunal in connection with an arms case against expelled leader of Jubo Mohila League Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

JS adopts obituary motion on Pranab, two lawmakers

Jatiya Sangsad yesterday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound shock at the demise of two running lawmakers, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and other distinguished personalities who died since prorogation of last eighth session of parliament on July 9.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Road, auditorium named after Abul Mansur Ahmad

A road in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila and an auditorium of the municipality have been named after renowned politician and litterateur Abul Mansur Ahmad.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Ridesharing: A vehicle can now operate under multiple companies

If you want to use your vehicle under multiple ride-sharing service providing companies, then there is good news for you -- although it comes at a slightly higher price.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Take steps for electrical safety at all mosques

The Religious Affairs ministry yesterday instructed all mosque committees across the country, especially of those that have air-conditioners installed, to take necessary measures to examine and repair electrical connections to avoid accidents.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

4 armed guards for every UNO in Rajshahi div

Every upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Rajshahi division started getting at least four armed members of Ansar and Village Defence Party for their personal safety and security at their official residence from yesterday.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

No one given the power to snatch one’s freedom of expression

No one has been given the power to take away one’s freedom of expression, chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Nasima Begum said yesterday.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Tackling Pandemics: Experts urge mainstreaming of public health for overall dev

Public health needs to be mainstreamed in the country’s health system to improve the overall health situation and tackle pandemics like Covid-19, experts have said.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Air Conditioner Explosion: Why it happens and how to be safe from it

Air conditioners are not made to explode. Yet, on Feb 10, 2020, three people were injured in an air conditioner explosion in Old Dhalka’s Islampur area.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Lights, camera ... silence

An eerie silence has engulfed Bangladesh Film Development Corporation’s (BFDC) premises. Gone are the days of all-day shoots, dubbing work, and the gathering of enthusiastic crowds in front of the main gate. For better or for worse, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the country’s premier film hub.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Journo attacked in Habiganj

A local journalist has been beaten up by some youths in Habiganj town.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Ensure prompt delivery of justice

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday urged the lower court judges to discharge judicial functions with competence, honesty and sincerity in order to
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Kuwait Maitree Hospital: ACC asks director for documents

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the director of Kuwait-Bangladesh Maitree Hospital to provide different documents, including the ones with backdated signatures of Dr Soheli Parvin and Dr Mamunur Rashid.
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Mobile court drive at old Dhaka polythene factory; 10 detained

A mobile court is conducting a drive at an unauthorised polythene factory in old Dhaka's Debidas Lane area and detained at least 10 persons so far.
6 September 2020, 04:53 AM

Narayanganj mosque blast: death toll now 25

Four more people, who suffered severe injuries in a blast at a mosque in Narayanganj on Friday night, have died at hospital, raising the death toll to 25.
6 September 2020, 04:43 AM