Modhumati devours two schools

The authorities of two schools in Modukhali upazila have been compelled to suspend classes as erosion by the River Modhumati devoured the schoolbuildings.
31 August 2016

No decision on mercy plea until Quasem’s son returns

Condemned war criminal Mir Quasem Ali will not take any decision on presidential clemency until the return of his son who was allegedly picked up by some unidentified persons 22 days back, family says.
31 August 2016

PCJSS protests eco-tourism project

Speakers at a rally in Rangamati town yesterday protested the government move to launch an eco-tourism project in two upazilas of
30 August 2016

Dinajpur-Dhaka trip to get faster

Train journey to Dhaka from Dinajpur is to be faster as Ekota and Drutojan Express on the route will be using the newly built broad gauge
30 August 2016

SC releases its full order on Quasem

The Supreme Court releases the full text of its order that dismissed review petition of war criminal Mir Quasem Ali, paving way for the government to proceed with his execution.
30 August 2016

Manna gets bail, but won’t get release

Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna, who has been in jail for a year-and-half, has been given bail in sedition charge. However, it will not give him release from jail.
30 August 2016

Community-based approach stressed

Members of the civil society and government officials at a workshop urged the government to give special attention to the haor areas and
29 August 2016

Police in dilemma over challenged girl

A rescued hearing and speech impaired girl, now kept in safe custody in Dimla Police Station under the district, has become a matter of
29 August 2016

India issues first 5-yr multiple entry visa to Bangladeshi

High Commissioner of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla issues the first five-year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Md Nurul Hoque Akhanda aged 68 years, resident of Gazipur.
29 August 2016

Most of iron bridges in a shambles

Fifty-seven iron bridges out of 69 in Kalapara upazila of the district have become unfit for use due to lack of renovation, causing
28 August 2016

Gas leak: Chinese team visits DAP Fertiliser Company

An expert team from China visits the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited in Anwara upazila of Chittagong where 250 workers and locals fell sick after inhaling ammonia gas on August 22.
28 August 2016

Waterways workers call off strike

Waterways workers call off their work abstention following assurance of authorities concerned to hike their wages.
27 August 2016

AL leader's market on school land

A ruling party man erected a market allegedly grabbing primary school land in Gouripur upazila of the district.
27 August 2016

MPO cancellation protested

Students of Joynand Degree College in Kaharol upazila blocked the Birganj-Pirganj regional road for hours yesterday protesting the
27 August 2016

Students block highway

Students of Shariatpur Polytechnic Institute blocked Mongla-Chittagong highway yesterday, demanding resignation of its principal over
27 August 2016

PM condoles death in Italy earthquake

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses deep shock at the loss of lives by an earthquake in Italy on Wednesday.
27 August 2016

Relocation of ICT: Withdrawal of SC letter demanded

Freedom fighters, war crimes trial campaigner and victims’ family members demand withdrawal of a letter the supreme court recently sent to the law ministry seeking relocation of the international crimes tribunal (ICT) from the old high court building.
27 August 2016

Setting a trend

I was into scientific instruments and my profession helped me to interact with world class scientists in USA, UK,
26 August 2016

Patrons of Gulshan, Sholakia attacks to be brought to justice anytime: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says there was political patronisation behind the Gulshan and Sholakia militant attacks.
26 August 2016

Three eateries fined

Three eateries have been fined for preparing and serving foods in dirty condition in Khansama upazila yesterday. A mobile court, led by
25 August 2016