Why did cops shoot my boy? He was only 14
He succumbed to his wounds on the way to Enam Medical College Hospital.
4m ago
‘Wish we all died together’
Josna Begum had visions of Eid filled with laughter – new clothes for her children, the sweet aroma of biryani filling their tiny home at New Slum area of Manikganj Sadar. With the joyous holiday just days away, the anticipation should have been bubbling over. Instead, Josna is grappling with a devastating loss that forever altered the course of her family’s life.
7m ago
Natakhola police probe centre: Construction work stops for fund crisis
Construction work of Natakhola Police Investigation Centre has remained incomplete for the last couple of months.
8m ago
C-section: When exception becomes a norm
Caesarean sections or C-sections, a lifesaving procedure which is done in special cases during birth, have become a norm in Bangladesh, especially in private clinics, data show.
8m ago
Remembering a language martyr
Seventy-two years ago, Rafiq Uddin Ahmed became a language martyr among many brave souls who sacrificed their lives for Bangla -- their mother tongue.
9m ago
Brick kilns killing their dream of education
Seventeen-year-old Sumi Akter was seen walking on a brick kiln premises with her three-year-old daughter Ayesha Akhter in her lap.
9m ago
Ferry capsize in Padma: Salvage operation of ferry yet to begin
The one person -- a crew member of the ferry -- who went missing after the incident could not be traced till the filing of the report at 8:00pm.
10m ago
Crew member missing after ferry goes down in Padma
A crew member went missing after a ferry capsized in the Padma with nine trucks and more than 20 people on board yesterday morning.
10m ago
May 8, 2017
Daulatdia Ghat may get swept away anytime
The Daulatdia berthing point in Rajbari may get swept away anytime due to erosion by the Padma, which is going to eventually cause a disruption of Paturia-Daulatdia ferry service.
April 29, 2017
Saviour of expecting mothers
Human society can be cruel and unforgiving: a lesson for any adult. At the time of birth however, when newborn takes first breath in
February 23, 2017
Cattle rearing brings her solvency
Cattle rearing finally alleviated her poverty.
January 4, 2017
Classical music soiree in Manikganj
A classical music soiree was held in Manikganj on Monday night. Nazrul-Promila Institute, an organization formed in memory of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Ashalata Sen Promila, arranged the programme titled 'Purobi' at an auditorium at Aricha ghat under Shivalaya upazila of the district.
November 5, 2016
Three -day literary and cultural conference ends in Manikganj
The three-day international literature and cultural conference recently ended at Manikganj Government Boys' High School play
October 7, 2016
Weeklong folk festival ends at Hasli village
A seven-day folk festival ended at Hasli village in Manikganj on October 5.
October 6, 2016
Syed Shamsul Haq remembered in Manikganj
Ambidextrous writer Syed Shamsul Haq was remembered in Manikganj through a cultural programme and discussion. Sangskritik
September 22, 2016
Shift terminal to save it from Padma erosion
Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari's Goalanda is under serious threat of being entirely devoured by the mighty Padma river,
September 5, 2016
For the love of flowers
Engineer Khan Mohammad Aftab Uddin's love for flowers has flourished into a profitable business venture in Manikganj.
August 28, 2016
Shamim, friends take in another
Shamim Ahmed in his continued endeavour to help those suffering from mental distress took treatment responsibility of another woman, aged around 35.
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