Rice market totally deceitful
“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”
1y ago
Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation
“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.
3y ago
Third batch of Rohingyas have arrived in Bhasan Char
The third batch of Rohingyas were on the way to Bhasan Char today from Chattogram Boat Club.
3y ago
Wealth statement submission time of bank directors, MDs extended
Time to submit wealth statements for bank directors, managing directors, employees of two subordinate stages under them and their families has been extended by one and a half months.
3y ago
Inside look at Ajo Idea Space
Khalid Mahmud, Owner of Ajo Idea Spcae, speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind the origins of Ajo, Which has especially picked up distinction for its unique establishment. He talks about his journey from being an artist to creating a tranquil idea space in Dhaka and how he has managed to overcome tough competition in recent years through his eccentric architecture style and distinctive ways of management.
3y ago
Institute of Public Health issues dress code for Muslim employees
Dr Muhammad Abdur Rahim, director of the institute under the health directorate, in a circular issued on Wednesday asked male employees to wear clothes above the ankle and women below the ankle with hijab.
4y ago
Dr Zafrullah's condition 'somewhat unstable'
Condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder and Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury is somewhat unstable, said an official of Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital today.
4y ago
January 22, 2020
Indian Supreme Court refuses to put citizenship act on hold
India’s Supreme Court today refuses to put on hold the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which has sparked nationwide protests, and gives the central government four weeks to respond to petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the law passed by parliament.
January 21, 2020
Myanmar probe team lied at int’l tribunals: Free Rohingya Coalition
Free Rohingya Coalition, a global network of Rohingya activists, refuted the findings of Myanmar’s Independent Commission of Enquiry that there is “no” or “insufficient” evidence to establish the genocidal intent behind Myanmar’s destruction of the Rohingya community in Myanmar.
January 21, 2020
Tabith Awal attacked in Mirpur
BNP nominated mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election, Tabith Awal, was attacked while electioneering in Dhaka’s Mirpur area this morning.
January 20, 2020
Industries Minister identifies 15 main obstacles to investment
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun today identified 15 main obstacles to attracting local and foreign investment in the country in addition to the problem of gas availability.
January 20, 2020
NRC-CAA protest makes its way to Kolkata football field
National Register of Citizens-Citizen Amendment Act (NRC-CAA) that takes centre stage at Kolkata derby football match.
January 20, 2020
Primary teacher recruitment tests: results of 14 districts stayed
High Court (HC) has stayed the results of government primary school teacher recruitment tests in 14 districts for six months on charge of violations of the relevant rules.
January 20, 2020
‘Punish money launderers staying in Canada’
Bangladeshi expats stage a demonstration in Canada’s Toronto, demanding punishment for those involved in laundering money from Bangladesh to the North American country.
January 18, 2020
‘Refrain from curbing freedom of press’
Referring to the case filed against Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman and nine others, Jatiya Oikyafront in a statement today called upon the authorities concerned to refrain from efforts to curb freedom of expression and press.
January 17, 2020
Road crashes kill 7 in Dhaka, Chattogram
At least seven people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Dhaka and Chattogram today.
January 16, 2020
No dengue patient hospitalised in 24 hours
No new dengue patients were admitted to any hospital across the country during the last 24 hours, for the first time in the last nine months, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said today.
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