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News Analysis: Justice Khairul's dubious distinction
Justice ABM Khairul Haque has become the lone former chief justice who has strongly criticised a Supreme Court verdict to defend the
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When all major infrastructure projects are facing delays and cost escalation, the venture to build three new bridges on the Shitalakkhya, Meghna and Gumti rivers is making good progress. All of them are expected to be completed by the December 2018 deadline, and setting an example, will cost less than what was estimated in the development project proforma (DPP).
Narayanganj 7-murder: HC gives death to 15, life to 11
The High Court upholds death for 15 convicts while commuting the penalty of 11 others – all of whom were sentenced to death by lower court in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Coming down heavily on the chief justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.
Legendary film star Razzak passes away
Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
Ericsson staff demo in Dhaka protesting lay off
Ericsson employees in Dhaka demonstrate at their office premises protesting laying off of 50 employees, what the company says are in line with company policy.
2 schoolgirls 'gang-raped'
Six youths have allegedly gang-raped two schoolgirls in Sujanagar of Pabna and then uploaded the footage of them committing the crime on Facebook.
Moon Ride on the cards
Excessive rains and flooding twice in just four months have left most of the roads in a miserable state, which could make people's journey home for Eid-ul-Azha a nightmare. If rain continues and the flood situation doesn't improve shortly, the road networks will be further damaged, compounding woes of travellers. Many roads are currently under floodwater.
Newborn rescued from Mirpur dustbin
A one-day old baby girl is rescued from a dustbin on the Ashulia-Mirpur-Beribadh road in Shah Ali area of Dhaka’s Mirpur.
Diplomat Mijarul Quayes passes away
Bangladesh Ambassador to Brazil and former foreign secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes passes away in Brasilia, Brazil. He was 57.
Boy slips from bus, meets tragic end
Sajeduj Salehin Shuvo had been chasing his dream of becoming an engineer and his family had all along stood by him in his pursuit of
Country's First Female Police Officer: Fatema persisted despite constant taunts
She was one of the first two women who chose to join the police after their Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam in 1984. But plagued by constant goading and teasing by male colleagues and supervisors, her only female colleague quit the job within the first four months of training at the Public Administration Training Centre in Savar.
Formalin Test in Food Items: Simple solution, minimum cost
Consumers can now be assured of food safety themselves just by using a litmus-like paper designed by Buet researchers to determine the presence of formalin in food items. A drop of a drink on the paper can help learn whether it is safe. To know if any fruit, vegetable or other solid food item is adulterated with formalin, a small amount of water from washing them can be used.
Father Karan Johar introduces twins Roohi, Yash
Karan Johar, one of India’s biggest filmmakers, has become father to twins - a boy and a girl - through surrogacy.
The legend of ‘Murad Takla’: origin, examples and other issues
No, it is not true that we all know who or what is a ‘Murad Takla’. Many are still unaware of this unique cultural phenomenon that has been taking place on the internet for a few years now.
2yrs jail for animal abuse
The cabinet approves stricter provisions for draft of a law on animal welfare keeping jail terms and fine as punishments for abusing animals.
No takers for Tigers in IPL auction
Six Bangladeshi cricketers remained unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 players' auction at Bangalore today.
Alibaba, Amazon to build network in Bangladesh
The postal division is going to collaborate with global e-commerce giants Alibaba and Amazon to deliver their products across Bangladesh.