Boro procurement begins in Khulna through mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’

Procurement of Boro paddy directly from farmers began today using mobile app ‘Krishoker Hasi’ in Khulna.
10 May 2020, 08:00 AM

Youth arrested for raping fourth-grader in Lalmonirhat

A youth has been arrested for raping a fourth-grade student in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat.
10 May 2020, 07:48 AM

College student killed in Pabna

A college student is hacked, and later dies in Pabna General Hospital.
10 May 2020, 06:26 AM

Bangladeshi garments suppliers held hostage by international clothing brands, retailers

Local suppliers allege being held hostage by clothing brands, which are forcing manufacturers to sell their wares at a lesser than agreed upon price.
9 May 2020, 18:45 PM

Ordinance passed allowing courts to function digitally

President Md Abdul Hamid issues an ordinance allowing virtual court functions for hearing and disposing of cases.
9 May 2020, 16:24 PM

113 inmates released from jails in 5 districts

Prison authorities release 113 inmates from jails in Tangail, Rajbari, Gazipur, Lalmonirhat and Bagerhat districts in a bid to curb risk of Covid-19 spread in the prisons.
9 May 2020, 13:36 PM

Pregnant woman burnt in attack dies in Kushtia

A pregnant woman, who suffered burns in an attack -- allegedly by the son of her landlord -- in Kushtia town on April 28, dies at a hospital in the district.
9 May 2020, 09:57 AM

165 more Bangladeshis return from India

A total of 165 Bangladeshi citizens stranded in India for over a month and half has returned home by a special flight of US-Bangla Airlines.
9 May 2020, 09:55 AM

Special teams formed to inquire health of coronavirus-positive cops

Different police units are forming “special teams” to visit and inquire about the health of Covid-19 positive force members in person, while maintaining physical distancing.
9 May 2020, 08:01 AM

Two Rohingya yaba traders killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight: Police

Two alleged yaba traders, who were also from the Rohingya community, are killed in a gunfight with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
9 May 2020, 07:56 AM

RMG workers demonstrate in Gazipur, Savar demanding full salary

Garment workers of several factories in Savar and Gazipur demonstrate, demanding full salary for April and May.
9 May 2020, 07:01 AM

Have to consider students with limited internet access before starting online classes: DU VC

Emphasising on online classes to recoup the losses caused by the suspension of academic activities due to coronavirus outbreak, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman has said internet access for all students needs to be ensured before taking any decision in this regard.
9 May 2020, 06:23 AM

Mother, daughter killed in their sleep as truck ploughs through roadside hut in Bogura

A woman and her daughter have been killed when a sand-laden truck ploughed through a roadside shanty in Omarpur Bazar-haat area of Bogura’s Nandigram upazila early today.
9 May 2020, 05:56 AM

157 stranded Bangladeshis return from Australia

A total of 157 Bangladeshi citizens, who were stranded in Australia due to the ban on international flights amid coronavirus outbreak, have returned home from Melbourne.
9 May 2020, 04:42 AM

'Shootout' continues amid covid-19 outbreak as 40 killed in March and April: ASK

Incidents of so-called shootouts continue unabated during the Covid-19 outbreak with at least 40 persons killed across the country in March and April, the two months in which the country was hit hard by the virus.
8 May 2020, 17:03 PM

99 prisoners released from Bogura jail to stop coronavirus spread

A total of 99 prisoners have been released from Bogura district jail to lower coronavirus transmission possibility in jail.
8 May 2020, 15:27 PM

Unfortunate, disappointing and unacceptable: FM on diplomats' media freedom remarks

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen terms the statements posted on social media by some diplomats on media freedom "unfortunate and disappointing".
8 May 2020, 15:06 PM

157 Bangladeshis stranded in Australia on their way home

One hundred and fifty-seven Bangladeshis, who were stranded in Australia due to a ban on international flights amid the coronavirus pandemic, have departed Melbourne for Dhaka on a special Sri Lankan Airlines flight.
8 May 2020, 15:03 PM

RMG worker with fever and respiratory problem dies in Lalmonirhat

A readymade garment worker suffering from fever, cold and respiratory problems dies in Sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat.
8 May 2020, 13:54 PM

Aarong to reopen outlets from May 10

Aarong is going to open most of its outlets from next Sunday, in line with the government’s decision to allow opening of shopping malls from May 10, one and half months after those remained closed due to Covid-19 outbreak.
8 May 2020, 12:19 PM