5 killed in Cumilla road accident
Five people were killed and 10 others injured as a bus overturned on Dhaka-Chattogram highway at Batisha Basantapur of Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila this morning.
Bus helper held over harassment of JU student
Police detained a bus helper who allegedly harassed a female student of Jahangirnagar University on her way to the campus on May 14
Three ministries get new secretaries
The government has appointed new secretaries to the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and the Financial Institutions Division
PM consoles Asim Jawwad's family
The family of Squadron Leader Asim Jawad, who tragically lost his life in a training jet crash, visited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Gono Bhaban, yesterday evening
Australia PM congratulates Hasina on reelection
Congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he looks forward to working with PM Hasina to strengthen their bilateral relationship and together contribute to regional peace, prosperity and security
3 hurt as BCL factions clash at RU
Three people were injured in a clash between two factions of Chhatra League over smoking weed at Rajshahi University this afternoon
Probe body recommends removal of Sharifa’s Tale
A probe committee, formed by the education ministry, has recommended the removal of the story titled “Sharifa's Tale” from the chapter on human resemblance and difference in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook
It’s one-party rule under a democratic framework
A one-party authoritarian government system can work well to become a developed nation but at least some areas should be less politicised, said eminent economist Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
Probe body recommends removal of Sharifa’s Tale
A probe committee, formed by the education ministry, has recommended the removal of the story titled “Sharifa’s Tale” from the chapter on human resemblance and difference in the seventh-grade history and social science textbook.
Looking out for strays
Since a very young age, Anika Islam has been an avid animal lover.
Grameen Kalyan tax evasion / Rehearing of two petitions starts
The High Court yesterday started rehearing of two writ petitions that challenged National Board of Revenue orders over reassessment of around Tk 600 crore as income tax from Grameen Kalyan for different tax years.
How does Fakhrul know about US stance?: Quader
Regarding BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s comment that the US remains in its previous stance over Bangladesh, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday questioned how Fakhrul knows that.
‘AL in power to secure foreign lord’s interests’
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday alleged that India has been continuously making efforts to keep Bangladesh under its control instead of resolving the water-sharing issues of common transborder rivers.
Assess its contents to meet international standards: speakers
Speakers at a dialogue yesterday urged the authorities concerned to assess whether the contents of existing vocational education are in line with local development objectives and meet international standards.
College classes start from July 30
Following the completion of the college admissions process on July 25, classes for grade XI students will begin on July 30, according to a notification issued by Dhaka Education Board.
Govt goes for a slim ADP to fight inflation
The government yesterday approved a Tk 2,65,000 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year to address high inflation.
Helpline for legal advice to get more manpower
The law ministry is enhancing the scope and duration of the National Helpline Call Centre (16430) under the Free Legal Aid Programme
Woman found dead in Brahmanbaria
A woman was found dead at the house of her in-laws at Bhurbhuria village under Bancharampur upazila of Brahmanbaria last night
PM for speedy completion of foreign funded projects
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned of all ministries and divisions to complete the foreign aided and grant projects speedily with additional efforts if required to expedite the country's development spree further
Yunus meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus had an audience with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Presidential Palace on May 11
