‘Matir Gaan’ stands by folk artistes amid pandemic

The corona pandemic has taken a toll on the livelihoods of people from all spheres. Artistes are no exception to this, especially those based in remote, rural areas of the country.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Hilsa flooding Barishal markets; traders demand storage facilities, export opportunities

This was supposed to be a good year for hilsa traders and anglers of Barishal. Ever since the beginning of the season, a record number of the fish are being netted. Now that it’s time for the peak season, much to everyone’s delight, large sized hilsas are also flooding the local markets.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Brac University continues to waive all non-tuition fees for Covid-hit students

Brac University would continue to waive all non-tuition fees for upcoming fall semester to students who have been particularly affected by the coronavirus crisis.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Char Ronger Basha’ premiered

HerStory Foundation and Cholpori recently premiered “Char Ronger Basha”, a short stop-motion animation depicting Bangabandhu’s visions for the
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Was tortured into confessing husband’s murder’

A woman who has been accused in her husband’s murder case has accused Barishal Metropolitan Police members of torture and molestation in custody, and forcing her to confess as an accomplice to the murder.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Female Migrant Workers: 10,430 returnees to get assistance

Some 10,430 returnee female migrant workers -- many of whom came home after their jobs abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic -- are going to receive various supports to get their lives back on track, including emergency food, health and hygiene products, and skill training in 10 districts.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Ban veterinary drugs harmful to vultures

The government should immediately ban veterinary drugs such as ketoprofen as they are killing these scavenging birds of prey, which play a critical role in maintaining the ecosystem, said speakers at a webinar yesterday.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Int’l Robotics Competition: Bangladeshi youths shine the brightest

Bangladesh has ranked number one among 174 participating countries over the last 5 weeks at FIRST Global Challenge (FGC), an international robotics competition, held annually for high school students.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Trans fat level in ‘dalda’ way too high: report

About 92 percent of Partially-Hydrogenated Oils (PHO) sampled in Dhaka city contained trans-fatty acid (TFA) levels above the 2 percent limit set by the World Health Organization, said a new research report.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Raise awareness on spinal cord injury: experts

Experts at a discussion have stressed the need for raising awareness on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and supporting the persons with SCI.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

A mother’s prayer, gone unanswered

The gate to the emergency unit of Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery was packed with relatives of Narayanganj mosque blast victims, journalists and curious onlookers on Friday night.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Excessive trans-fats in vegetable ghee add to Dhaka’s public health risk: study

Hydrogenated vegetable oil, popularly known as Banaspati ghee, in Dhaka contains five times the global average of trans-fatty acid (TFA) level, putting public health at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according a study.
5 September 2020, 17:42 PM

Narayanganj mosque blast: Death toll now 21; Titas to probe if gas leak to blame

Twenty one people, who suffered severe injuries in a blast at a mosque in Narayanganj, have died from the tragic incident.
5 September 2020, 03:32 AM

Bus runs over woman’s leg in Dhaka’s Banani

A female official of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) was seriously injured after the wheels of a bus ran over her right leg in Banani area of Dhaka this noon.
4 September 2020, 18:38 PM

‘Publishing books a social responsibility’

In addition to business and livelihoods, the coronavirus has also struck down cultural footfall around the city -- silencing some of our major book hubs including Nilkhet and New Market, and forcing some remarkable establishments such as Dhaka’s Kobita Café and Dipanpur to shut down and Bengal Boi to relocate.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Children anxious of post-Covid-19 life

About 40 percent children in Bangladesh believe that life after the coronavirus lockdown will be more complicated, found a study conducted by Educo, an international NGO focusing on education and children’s protection.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

CJ forms two SC benches

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted two benches of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for virtually hearing and disposing of cases.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Ridesharing Services: Bikes allowed to ply again

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has finally allowed motorcycles to resume operations under ride sharing services, on condition of following a set of health safety guidelines.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Parents demand 30-60pc tuition waiver

A section of parents of English-medium students yesterday demanded 30-60 percent tuition waiver based on school categories, as schools are only conducting online classes.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Fishy Mornings

A string of failures followed by success – that is the story of my childhood fishing.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM