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19 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
Rubaiya Murshed’s ‘Nobody’s Children’: UPL publishes book on struggles of street children
2 July 2022, 13:13 PM
Books & Literature
ACC looking into procurement anomalies at BR
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Crime & Justice
Dhaka Airport: Passenger leaves behind Saudi riyal worth Tk 6cr
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Crime & Justice
70 died in political clashes this year
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
City
101st birthday of DU
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Campus
‘Enough with mere formalities’
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
What steps taken for their birth certificates?
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh
‘Corruption, anarchy the new norm’
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Politics
Dengue cases shot up in June
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Disease
‘Char Ronger Basha’ premiered
HerStory Foundation and Cholpori recently premiered “Char Ronger Basha”, a short stop-motion animation depicting Bangabandhu’s visions for the
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Was tortured into confessing husband’s murder’
A woman who has been accused in her husband’s murder case has accused Barishal Metropolitan Police members of torture and molestation in custody, and forcing her to confess as an accomplice to the murder.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Female Migrant Workers: 10,430 returnees to get assistance
Some 10,430 returnee female migrant workers -- many of whom came home after their jobs abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic -- are going to receive various supports to get their lives back on track, including emergency food, health and hygiene products, and skill training in 10 districts.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Excessive trans-fats in vegetable ghee add to Dhaka’s public health risk: study
Hydrogenated vegetable oil, popularly known as Banaspati ghee, in Dhaka contains five times the global average of trans-fatty acid (TFA) level, putting public health at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according a study.
5 September 2020, 17:42 PM
Narayanganj mosque blast: Death toll now 21; Titas to probe if gas leak to blame
Twenty one people, who suffered severe injuries in a blast at a mosque in Narayanganj, have died from the tragic incident.
5 September 2020, 03:32 AM
Bus runs over woman’s leg in Dhaka’s Banani
A female official of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) was seriously injured after the wheels of a bus ran over her right leg in Banani area of Dhaka this noon.
4 September 2020, 18:38 PM
Of challenges and opportunities
With the ever decreasing number of readers visiting brick and mortar bookstores in the city, most sellers are passing difficult times during the pandemic. For a select few, online sales have picked up, but even they are struggling to meet high overhead costs.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Publishing books a social responsibility’
In addition to business and livelihoods, the coronavirus has also struck down cultural footfall around the city -- silencing some of our major book hubs including Nilkhet and New Market, and forcing some remarkable establishments such as Dhaka’s Kobita Café and Dipanpur to shut down and Bengal Boi to relocate.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Children anxious of post-Covid-19 life
About 40 percent children in Bangladesh believe that life after the coronavirus lockdown will be more complicated, found a study conducted by Educo, an international NGO focusing on education and children’s protection.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
CJ forms two SC benches
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted two benches of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for virtually hearing and disposing of cases.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Ridesharing Services: Bikes allowed to ply again
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has finally allowed motorcycles to resume operations under ride sharing services, on condition of following a set of health safety guidelines.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Parents demand 30-60pc tuition waiver
A section of parents of English-medium students yesterday demanded 30-60 percent tuition waiver based on school categories, as schools are only conducting online classes.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Fishy Mornings
A string of failures followed by success – that is the story of my childhood fishing.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam tests positive for coronavirus
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has tested positive for Covid-19.
4 September 2020, 16:31 PM
Metro rail: 49.15% work completed, construction progressing quickly
The construction work of the country’s first ever metro rail is progressing in full swing by maintaining health guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic. Overall 49.15 percent construction of the metro rail is also complete, an official said.
4 September 2020, 15:49 PM
Major (retd) Sinha murder: probe body to submit report Sunday
The four-member probe committee formed by home ministry will submit its report on the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan on Sunday.
4 September 2020, 13:57 PM
BRTA allows motorcycle ride sharing in areas under DTCA
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has finally allowed ride sharing services to resume their motorcycle operations on condition of the operators following a set of health safety guidelines during the prevailing pandemic.
4 September 2020, 10:22 AM
6-year-old boy dies in Demra after falling from roof
A six-year-old boy died after falling from a rooftop while flying a kite in Dhaka's Demra area this morning.
4 September 2020, 06:07 AM
Biman plans to resume Dhaka-Doha flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to resume flight operation on Dhaka-Doha-Dhaka route from September 7, paving the way for a huge number of Bangladeshis to return to their workplaces in Qatar.
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM
ACC summons owner of Jahid Automobiles
Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Shamimuzzaman Kanchan, owner of Jadid Automobiles, that supplied masks, PPE and other medical equipment to the Directorate General of Health Services.
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM