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.
Nutrition budget underutilised
Bangladesh does not have a dedicated nutrition budget. On top of that, ministries don’t utilise the full funds allocated to them for nutrition related activities, said speakers at an event yesterday.
Save rivers to save country
The rivers should be freed from encroachment and pollution by implementing existing laws, said speakers at an event yesterday.
Illegal rickshaws rule Dhaka streets
The rising number of illegal rickshaws remains one of the major reasons for the capital’s traffic getting worse.
Bangladeshis have $5.9b in tax havens
Bangladeshis own $5.91 billion of offshore wealth in tax havens around the world.
Smooth sailing for hajj pilgrims leaving Dhaka
Hajj pilgrims departing for Saudi Arabia from Dhaka this year have a smoother journey ahead. For the first time, all 82,000 pilgrims can now complete key immigration formalities, which were previously necessary upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, right from Dhaka airport before boarding their flights.
‘No helmet, no fuel’ goes nationwide
The police headquarters has directed all field-level police officers to implement the “no helmet, no fuel” policy to prevent road accidents.
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
Harassment writ large
Mosharrof Hossain, 48, has been a reconditioned car seller for 30 years and has never been arrested or accused in any criminal case.
Comilla univ student suspended for ‘hurting religious sentiment’
The Comilla University authorities yesterday suspended a student for allegedly making derogatory comments against religion on social media.
Keshabpur upazila chairman, OC sued
A case was filed on Wednesday with a Jashore court against three persons including an officer-in-charge (OC) and an upazila chairman over taking lease of land.
Worker burned to death in Badda fire
A worker died in a fire that broke out at a foam factory and spread to the nearby building at Satarkul in the capital’s Badda Wednesday night.
Sixth season of ‘Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid’ starts
The sixth season of the premier TV reality show “Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid” has kicked off, said a press release.
