Freedom fighters won’t tolerate any affront towards Bangabandhu: Liberation War minister

The country’s freedom fighters will not tolerate any affront towards Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Liberation War Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said today.
9 December 2020, 15:23 PM

Climate change: Hasina seeks decisive global action to save planet

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for robust international climate coalitions to reduce the carbon emission effectively and save the future generations.
9 December 2020, 14:20 PM

HC clears way to recover land of Buriganga river from AL lawmaker

The High Court today cleared the way for the government to operate eviction activities in order to recover the land of Buriganga River at Keraniganj from the possession of three private companies of Maisha Group owned by ruling Awami League lawmaker Md Aslamul Haque.
9 December 2020, 14:04 PM

96 robbers, arms makers who surrendered last year freed in Cox’s Bazar

Ninety-six robbers and arms makers who surrendered before the administration last year were released from jail in Cox’s Bazar today, around 11 months after they started serving time in the prison.
9 December 2020, 13:56 PM

Govt to develop 12,800 free Wi-Fi zones in remote areas: Mustafa Jabbar

Post and Telecommunication Minister Mustafa Jabbar has said the government is developing 12,800 free Wi-Fi zones throughout the country.
9 December 2020, 13:53 PM

Death of madrasa student: two suspects remanded in Bagerhat

A Bagerhat court has granted a two-day remand to two suspects in connection with the death of a madrasa student in Bagerhat's Morrelganj.
9 December 2020, 13:45 PM

Panchagarh Sugar Mill workers stage demonstration for reopening of mills

Sugar mill workers and sugarcane growers demonstrated in Panchagarh Sadar today demanding reopening of six state-owned sugar mills including Panchagarh Sugar Mill.
9 December 2020, 12:27 PM

Cabinet approves 55 MW wind power project

The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase today approved the proposal of a Chinese-Bangladeshi consortium to set up a 55 MW wind power plant on build-own-operate basis at Mongla in Bagerhat.
9 December 2020, 11:22 AM

BNP leader Kamal Ibne Yusuf dies of Covid-19

Former minister and BNP’s Vice-chairman Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf died of Covid-19 at a private hospital today. He was 81.
9 December 2020, 10:23 AM

Hefajat has no intention of creating hostility with govt, it says

Hefajat-e-Islam has said it has no intention of creating any hostility with the government.
9 December 2020, 09:32 AM

Observing International Anti-corruption Day not enough: HC

The High Court today observed that only commemorating International Anti-corruption Day will not be enough for combating corruption.
9 December 2020, 09:11 AM

Govt working to strengthen women’s position in society: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government is implementing various programmes to strengthen the position of womenfolk in the society, create women leadership and enhance women's education so that they can advance equally.
9 December 2020, 08:42 AM

Focus on research, creation of basic knowledge in IT: President

President Abdul Hamid today urged the concerned to focus more on regular research and creation of basic knowledge in the field of information technology.
9 December 2020, 08:26 AM

Freedom fighter gazettes without Muktijoddha Council approval to be scrutinised on Dec 19

All civilian (Beshamorik) freedom fighter gazettes issued without approval from the Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council will be scrutinised on December 19.
9 December 2020, 07:24 AM

PM Hasina ranks 39th on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women list

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ranked as the 39th most powerful woman in the world by the US-based Forbes magazine.
9 December 2020, 06:42 AM

Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume after 12 hours

Ferry services on the key Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed 12 hours after suspension due to dense fog.
9 December 2020, 05:57 AM

Father, son hacked to death in Sirajganj

A father and his son were hacked to death in Randhunibari area of Sirajganj’s Belkuchi upazila last night.
9 December 2020, 05:05 AM

Man held for defamatory remarks on President, PM

Police arrested a young man for posting defamatory remarks on Facebook about President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
8 December 2020, 18:02 PM

Man to die for killing wife

A court here yesterday sentenced a man to death in connection with a case for killing his wife for dowry in Mathbaria upazila in 20414.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Ferry services resume after 11 hours

Ferry services on Shimulia-Banglabazar route resumed yesterday noon after 11 and a half hours of disruption since Monday midnight due to poor visibility and dense fog.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM