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19 July 2022, 18:00 PM
News
Rubaiya Murshed’s ‘Nobody’s Children’: UPL publishes book on struggles of street children
2 July 2022, 13:13 PM
Culture
ACC looking into procurement anomalies at BR
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
Dhaka Airport: Passenger leaves behind Saudi riyal worth Tk 6cr
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
70 died in political clashes this year
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
101st birthday of DU
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Youth
‘Enough with mere formalities’
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
What steps taken for their birth certificates?
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
‘Corruption, anarchy the new norm’
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
News
Dengue cases shot up in June
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Health
Murder accused killed in gunfight: police
A man is killed in a reported gunfight with police in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area hours after he was arrested from Airport Road area.
22 March 2020, 05:35 AM
Govt prohibits visitors at hospitals
In a bid to minimise the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, the government has imposed a restriction on the presence of visitors at all hospitals across the country.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Money Laundering Act: CID sues 12 ‘drug traders’
The Criminal Investigation Department of police sued 12 alleged drug peddlers in Teknaf under the Money Laundering Act yesterday.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Man behind viral rumour’ held in Ctg
Police in Chattogram yesterday arrested a physician, for allegedly spreading rumour about coronavirus through an audio clip circulated via Facebook messenger.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
DRU to provide ambulance service for its members
Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) yesterday launched an ambulance service for its members and their families in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Seven returnees fined for defying quarantine
Defying home quarantine orders by the government to fight the novel coronavirus, many expatriates were reported to be freely roaming around after returning to the country recently. Amid such circumstances, mobile courts yesterday fined seven people in separate drives, report our correspondents.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Kajol was followed, his bike tampered with: Amnesty Int’l
Unidentified men approached journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol’s motorbike and appeared to tamper with it, the day he was last seen before what is feared to be an enforced disappearance, Amnesty International said yesterday.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
2 parties call for 15-day nationwide lockdown
Amid the rise of coronavirus cases in the country, two political parties yesterday urged the government to enforce a 15-day complete shutdown in the country, to contain the spread of the virus.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bus driver, helper held for killing cop
Detective Branch of police arrested a bus driver and his helper from Pallabi on Friday on charge of killing a police official in old airport area on March 18.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Saarc Covid-19 Emergency Fund: Four countries pledge $2.3m
Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives have announced their contributions to the Saarc Covid-19 Emergency Fund, which was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 15, to fight spread of the deadly virus under a common regional strategy.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Coronavirus Transmission: Misinformation spells trouble for pet owners
With the arrival of novel coronavirus striking fear in the hearts of many, misinformation circulated through social media and leaflets by a number of government bodies has caused worries for pet owners in the capital, as some landlords have notified tenants to get rid of their pets or vacate the house.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
90 businesses fined Tk 9 lakh for hiking price
When the whole world is frantically trying to tackle the novel coronavirus, some unscrupulous traders are capitalising on the situation to earn a quick buck. As a result, prices of necessary commodities have risen in the last couple of days.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Tackling Coronavirus in Sylhet: Preparations fall short
A hospital that has been struggling with lack of equipment and staff members for a decade has been declared “Corona Isolation Centre” in Sylhet, without any upgrades.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Waterways feel the rush
Amid growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus, thousands have started returning to their homes in Barishal region via waterways.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Uttarkhan landlord dies, brother alleges police beating killed him
Allegation is raised against some police personnel of beating a man to death in the city’s Uttarkhan area.
21 March 2020, 15:17 PM
AL candidate wins Dhaka-10 by-election
Awami League candidate Md Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin has won the by-election to Dhaka-10 constituency which was held amid staggeringly low turnout today due to coronavirus scare.
21 March 2020, 14:59 PM
Coronavirus: DNCC to launch mobile court for ensuring quarantine
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) undertakes a number of measures including operating mobile courts to compel the people who are advised to stay in quarantine to curb and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
21 March 2020, 12:16 PM
Trying to shift quarantine centre project from Diyabari: ISPR
The setting up of a quarantine centre at Rajuk Apartment Project near Diyabari in Dhaka’s Uttara is currently being delayed, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said today.
21 March 2020, 09:10 AM
PM casts vote in Dhaka-10 by-polls
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina casts her vote in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) by-polls to Dhaka-10 constituency at Dhaka City College centre.
21 March 2020, 04:50 AM
Work together to tackle coronavirus
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud yesterday urged all to stand by people shunning political differences to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM