7 dead, 4 injured in Cox’s Bazar road accident
At least seven people were dead when a microbus fell into a pond around 10am today, after the driver lost control over the wheels while trying to save a pedestrian on Cox’s Bazar-Chattogram road.
Tribute to Bangabandhu: How to remember a Hero?
Bangladesh and Bangalees have many heroes. But Bangabandhu shines far above all. While our other heroes may be matchless examples of excellence in their own respective fields, or a multiple of them...
Taliban seize Jalalabad, cut off Afghan capital from east
The Taliban on Sunday seized the last major city outside of Kabul held by the country’s increasingly isolated central government, cutting off the capital to the east and tightening their grip on...
25 die in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital’s Covid unit in a day
Twenty-five people died while being treated at the Covid unit of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital in 24 hours till 8am today.
Quake kills 304 in Haiti, worsening Caribbean nation's plight
At least 304 people died and hundreds were injured after a major earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, authorities said, reducing churches, hotels, schools and homes to rubble in the...
Man dies under train wheels in Dhaka’s Khilkhet
A man died under the wheels of a train in Dhaka’s Khilkhet area this morning.
A reflection on Bangabandhu’s development plan
No government can work in a legal vacuum or without a proper roadmap for its initiatives to achieve development goals. After Bangladesh secured independence in 1971,
Most of the 28km stretch of Kali river occupied
The Kali river in Kushtia is better known to locals as a dead river. The history of grabbing this river dates back to the British era, continuing through Pakistan era, and till present days.
Understanding the tragedy of August 15, 1975
All Bangladeshis, particularly those born after 1971, need to know and understand why the ghastly assassination of Bangabandhu on August 15, 1971, is such a massive tragedy.
Babar helps Pakistan build lead over Windies
A patient unbeaten innings from captain Babar Azam helped Pakistan overcome a lengthy rain interruption to build a 124-run lead over the West Indies, with five wickets in hand, as they reached 160...
Assasssination of Bangabandhu: Where are the five fugitive killers?
Twelve years have gone by since the trial of our history’s most tragic assassination has been completed, but the five self-confessed killers could not be brought back to the country for execution.
