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Bengal and the coming of Islam: A story of soil and spirit
14 September 2026
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APO 433: Dhaka’s forgotten post office of World War II
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'Peace' school shut in Moulvibazar
Police have shut down a school that bears the name 'Peace' in Moulvibazar's Borolekha upazila.
10 August 2016
Settlers observe hartal in CHT
A day-long hartal in three hill districts called by the Bangalee settlers demanding cancellation of Hill Tracts Land Dispute Resolution Commission (amended) Act-2016 was observed peacefully yesterday in Rangamati.
10 August 2016
Work to free Louhajang River from grabbers kicks off
Work to free the Louhajang River, which has turned into a narrow canal due to encroachment on its bank and shoreline by
10 August 2016
‘Peace’ school shut in Moulvibazar
Police have shut down a school that bears the name ‘Peace’ in Moulvibazar’s Borolekha.
10 August 2016
Bad weather halts Paturia-Daulatdia launch services
Four days into the suspension of ferry services, the BIWTA has suspended launch services on Paturia-Daulatdia route since last night due to rough weather.
10 August 2016
New college building demanded
Students of Mathbaria Government College in the district yesterday demand a new academic building removing risky
9 August 2016
Coalmine workers' ultimatum
The miners and officials and staff, appointed through outsourcing, of Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Ltd
9 August 2016
People suffer as bridge over Monnearpar canal collapses
At least three lakh people of seven unions have been suffering in crossing Monnearpar canal at Monnearpar village
9 August 2016
Fodder crisis in haor areas
Due to flooding in the Hakaluki Haor region covering five Sylhet upazilas, livestock rearers are facing a crisis in
9 August 2016
Move to scrap licenses of 200 internet providers
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator is to scrap licenses of 204 internet providers as they allegedly failed to provide operational documents to it after frequent requests.
9 August 2016
47 rickshaws seized
Police seized 47 battery-run rickshaws in Mirzapur municipal area in Tangail yesterday to save electricity. The owners of the seized
8 August 2016
58 held on sabotage charges
Police arrested 58 people on sabotage charges from different areas in Jessore yesterday. The law enforcers conducted a special drive in
8 August 2016
Slain pro-AL body leader's family seeks justice
Family members of a slain Swechhasebak League leader yesterday demanded exemplary punishment to the killers, alleging that the main culprits have not been arrested even after two weeks of the murder.
8 August 2016
Illegal parking allowed!
Illegal parking of private ambulances removed from the premises of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) about three months ago, has returned to its place once again.
8 August 2016
Don’t publish news tarnishing country’s image: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal calls upon the journalists not to publish any news that demeans the country’s goodwill and achievements.
8 August 2016
34 companies asked to withdraw drugs from markets
The High Court orders the authrorities concerned to stop marketing sub-standard medicines of 34 pharmaceutical companies and withdraw their products from the markets.
8 August 2016
Form land commission for plain land Adivasi people
Leaders of the indigenous people yesterday demanded formation of a separate land commission for the plain land indigenous people of the country to protect their land rights and defend their interests.
7 August 2016
Flood-hit people in distress
The now receding floods have left a trail of devastation, causing extensive damage to standing crops and rural communication system in different districts.
7 August 2016
‘Peace school’ branch shut in Rajshahi
Police shut down a branch of Peace International School and College in Rajshahi city that was running under another name after government ordered all Peace schools shut.
7 August 2016
3 minor sisters die of hornet attack in Dinajpur
Three minor sisters died and their mother was injured in an attack by a swarm of hornets in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur.
7 August 2016