Two former MPs, Hasina’s APS arrested

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven people, including two former lawmakers from reserved women’s seats and an assistant press secretary to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, from different places yesterday.

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Health reform: Commission proposes four national health support networks

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended building national networks for four vital healthcare support services to ensure the availability, quality, and coverage of health services.

3h ago

‘Dream big and read more’

Mountaineer Nishat Majumder, the first Bangladeshi woman to conquer Mount Everest, yesterday urged students to read more books to become better human being.

3h ago

Banning any political party not a solution

Banning any political party is not the solution to problems, as people themselves eliminate any party that goes against their interests, said BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy yesterday.

4h ago

‘Raise tobacco tax to curb use’

Anti-tobacco campaigners yesterday urged the government to raise cigarette prices and reform tax structures to effectively reduce tobacco consumption, especially among the youth and low-income groups.

4h ago

Hamid abroad: Home adviser pledges legal action

Legal action will be taken against those found responsible for allowing former president Abdul Hamid to leave the country, said Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday.

4h ago

Govt issues gazette notification allowing ICT to try political parties

The new provisions, published in the Bangladesh Gazette, introduce key definitions and enforcement measures that could reshape judicial proceedings under the tribunals

5h ago

Primary Schools: North claims most awards

Educational institutions from northern districts claimed most of the awards, including those for the best school and best headteachers in this year’s National Primary Education Awards.

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Ghatail upazila in Tangail: People suffer due to stalled road work

Renovation of the 5-km road from Palima in Kalihati upazila to Lokerpara in Ghatail upazila of Tangail has not been completed, even after a year and a half beyond the scheduled deadline.

Pirojpur’s 43 canals reduced to drains and dumps

Once, the canals flowing through Pirojpur town were the main route for transporting goods and people via paddle and engine-run boats.

Buddha Purnima today

Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, will be celebrated across the country today.

Two former MPs, Hasina’s APS arrested

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven people, including two former lawmakers from reserved women’s seats and an assistant press secretary to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, from different places yesterday.

3h ago

Health reform: Commission proposes four national health support networks

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended building national networks for four vital healthcare support services to ensure the availability, quality, and coverage of health services.

3h ago

‘Dream big and read more’

Mountaineer Nishat Majumder, the first Bangladeshi woman to conquer Mount Everest, yesterday urged students to read more books to become better human being.

3h ago

Banning any political party not a solution

Banning any political party is not the solution to problems, as people themselves eliminate any party that goes against their interests, said BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy yesterday.

4h ago

‘Raise tobacco tax to curb use’

Anti-tobacco campaigners yesterday urged the government to raise cigarette prices and reform tax structures to effectively reduce tobacco consumption, especially among the youth and low-income groups.

4h ago

Hamid abroad: Home adviser pledges legal action

Legal action will be taken against those found responsible for allowing former president Abdul Hamid to leave the country, said Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday.

4h ago

Govt issues gazette notification allowing ICT to try political parties

The new provisions, published in the Bangladesh Gazette, introduce key definitions and enforcement measures that could reshape judicial proceedings under the tribunals

5h ago

Primary Schools: North claims most awards

Educational institutions from northern districts claimed most of the awards, including those for the best school and best headteachers in this year’s National Primary Education Awards.

5h ago

Ghatail upazila in Tangail: People suffer due to stalled road work

Renovation of the 5-km road from Palima in Kalihati upazila to Lokerpara in Ghatail upazila of Tangail has not been completed, even after a year and a half beyond the scheduled deadline.

5h ago

Pirojpur’s 43 canals reduced to drains and dumps

Once, the canals flowing through Pirojpur town were the main route for transporting goods and people via paddle and engine-run boats.

5h ago