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Plainclothed police arrest two RU students in fraud case
Policemen is plainclothes have arrested two students of Rajshahi University from a private dormitory in the city’s Chalkpara area.
15 November 2022, 06:53 AM
Groundwater decreasing at alarming levels in Rajshahi
Experts in Rajshahi suggested more use of surface resources to meet growing demand for water in the Barind region of Rajshahi yesterday.
15 November 2022, 06:49 AM
World Bank to provide loan for Dhaka’s beautification: Kamal
The World Bank will provide a loan to make Dhaka a more livable city by removing encroachment from the surrounding rivers, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today (November 13, 2022).
13 November 2022, 11:09 AM
Get democracy ‘back on track’
UN chief Antonio Guterres yesterday urged the Myanmar junta to immediately return to democracy, saying it was the only way to stop the “unending nightmare” engulfing the country.
12 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Price hike of essetials leads to lower protein consumption
The findings also showed that compared to females, males eat less nutritious food.
10 November 2022, 10:21 AM
Gaibandha Santals struggling for irrigation water
They staged a demonstration, blocked roads, and submitted written applications to the local electricity office, upazila nirbahi officer, and deputy commissioner. They also talked to the Rangpur divisional commissioner to get electricity for the irrigation pump. But they are yet to get it.
6 November 2022, 06:49 AM
'This is a fight to save arable land in Banishanta'
As part of their dredging works in Pashur river, the port authorities want to pile up 2.16 crore cubic metres of sand on 300 acres of cropland in Banishanta, adjacent to the river, which could put the livelihood of 5,000 farmers in danger.
3 November 2022, 11:01 AM
WJP index 2022: Bangladeshranks 127th, down two notches
Bangladesh has ranked 127th out of 140 countries in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2022.
26 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Sheikh Russel’s murder a stain on Bangladesh’s conscience: Sajeeb Wazed
Recalling Bangladesh history’s darkest chapter, the 1975 assassination of Bangabandhu and his family, PM’s ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said that the murder of 10-year-old Sheikh Russel is a stain on the nation’s conscience.
18 October 2022, 11:33 AM
US, Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait
A US destroyer and a Canadian frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in the latest joint operation aimed at reinforcing the route’s status as an international waterway.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Rundown dorm: Barishal medical college students demand safe accommodation
The students of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal demonstrated on the campus and surrounded the principal's office today, demanding a safe dormitory.
17 August 2022, 15:55 PM
Two suspended BCL men sit for exam at CU
Two activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League's Chittagong University unit, who harassed two female students, attended their final examination yesterday even after being suspended.
3 August 2022, 19:06 PM
7 killed in road crashes
At least seven people were killed in separate road crashes across the country yesterday.
19 July 2022, 08:28 AM
A series of delayed justice
Although attacks on freethinkers and bloggers, and their murders by suspected Islamic militants have decreased significantly due to multiple anti-militant crackdowns, none of the families of those killed has gotten complete justice yet.
28 June 2022, 20:49 PM
‘Youth with disabilities denied rights’
The research looked into the challenges, hope and aspirations of the youngsters with disabilities.
16 June 2022, 15:15 PM
Working to make village courts more effective: Tazul
The government is also working to amend the Village Court Act, 2006 to make it more effective and people-friendly, the minister said.
15 June 2022, 15:15 PM
Trying our best to ease waterlogging: Mayor Atiqul
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam, during a visit to the Kazipara-Shewrapara area yesterday, said he will take legal steps, if necessary, to resolve waterlogging.
10 June 2022, 20:07 PM
Kurigram’s Kanthalbari mass killing day today
The locals observe the day with due dignity through various arrangements.
9 June 2022, 13:31 PM
Land ministry wins WSIS Prize
A total of 360 projects from different countries, under 18 categories, were nominated for the awards.
1 June 2022, 17:03 PM
Tk 30,000 for fake documents: Gang busted for forging info for police clearance
During primary interrogation, the gang members admitted to forging many police clearance certificates.
1 June 2022, 17:00 PM