Case filed over rape of 2 garment workers in Gazipur
A case was filed last night in connection with the rape of two garment workers in Gazipur's Kaliakoir upazila
Gas supply to remain halted for 12 hours
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers in different areas of the capital for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm today for emergency works in the gas pipeline.
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
The ongoing heatwave has exacerbated the challenges faced by everyone in the country, but the situation has become particularly difficult for expecting mothers.
Has Chhatra Union lost its past glory?
Bangladesh Chhatra Union celebrated its 72nd anniversary yesterday.
43 years of compassion
Valerie Ann Taylor, a British-born physiotherapist and humanitarian, was recognised yesterday for her enduring dedication and selfless service to the impoverished and individuals with disabilities in Bangladesh for over 43 years.
Islam as state religion: The provision not contradictory to constitution
The High Court in the full text of a verdict has observed that the provision -- Islam as the state religion -- is not contradictory to the constitution.
Cuet to reopen May 12
The authorities of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) have decided to reopen the campus on May12.
Bangladesh’s Progress / What Pakistan can see, BNP cannot: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP always sees darkness in the daylight and that’s why they cannot see the development of the country.
Withdraw restrictions on journalists immediately
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep concern over the restrictions on journalists’ access to Bangladesh Bank.
Death anniv of Sher-e-Bangla today
Today is the 62nd death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq.
3 Agrani bank officials sent to jail over Tk 10cr irregularities
Three officers of Agrani Bank’s Kashinathpur branch in Pabna’s Shanthia upazila have been arrested over a Tk 10-crore irregularities.
Dhaka-Doha Ties: Mutual interests may lead to strategic partnership
Amid geopolitical shifts, Bangladesh’s emergence as an economic and diplomatic power in the Indo-Pacific region and mutual interests in trade and commerce may lead both Dhaka and Doha to elevate the existing ties into strategic partnership, said experts.
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF
A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the border in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat early yesterday.
Ease visa conditions for workers
State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has called upon the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi workers who want to work in hospitality and catering sectors.
Man dies from electrocution
A man died from electrocution while repairing an electric fan in Barguna’s Taltali yesterday.
Newspaper staffer found dead
Police recovered the body of a man near Kalapathor field in Sylhet city’s Hazaribagh area early yesterday.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in December
Project deadline extended by 2 years, but authorities hope to complete grid line work before scheduled commissioning
Dhaka to boost trade, ties with Bangkok
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and Thailand have potential to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy, and ICT.
Seventh grader killed by DSCC garbage truck
A 13-year-old schoolboy was killed after being run over by a garbage truck of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the city’s Madinabagh area on Thursday night.
BNP expels 73 activists for taking part in UZ polls
The BNP has expelled 73 leaders and activists for contesting the May 8 upazila polls defying the party’s decision.
Boro Harvest: Good yields bring joy to haor farmers
Farmers in Sunamganj are passing busy days harvesting Boro paddy, which is their staple crop.
