Men in society have created an illusion by terming women “unskilled” to establish their superiority over women, said a former economics professor at Dhaka University (DU) yesterday.

Today is the 15th death anniversary of Farida Sarkar -- a former newscaster of Voice of America, Fulbright scholar and former teacher at North South University -- says a press release.

A deputy secretary of the labour and employment ministry was found dead at his residence at the government officers’ quarter in the city’s Bailey Road area on Wednesday night.

A milad and doa mahfil for Md Riasat Samad Rafi will be held in the capital’s Taltola Chan Masque in Khilgaon after the Asr prayers today, says a press release.

The High Court yesterday directed the government to investigate and find out the reasons behind the deaths of 33 animals and birds at the wildlife conservation centre in Tilagarh Eco Park of Sylhet, as well as the persons liable.

Hilmi Razzaque, former teacher of Scholastica and Silver Dale Preperatory School, breathed her last on Wednesday at United Hospital at 9:02pm.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed the need for conducting more research at potential sectors, for maximum use of resources to ensure overall development of the country.

At least two people were killed and 10 injured in road accidents in two districts yesterday, report our correspondents.

At least two people were killed and 10 injured in road accidents in two districts yesterday, report our correspondents.

Eviction of illegal encroachment on both sides of Shyamsundari canal, a major waterbody of the city, finally began yesterday, to revive its water flow.

Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO James Quincey recently visited North South University (NSU) to interact with a group of young students.

The High Court will deliver its verdict on April 15 on a writ petition that sought adequate compensation for Russel Sarker, who lost his leg after a bus of Green Line Paribahan ran him over in April 2018.

Miscreants hacked a youth to death while he was trying to save his friend at Gazipur city’s Bhurulia yesterday.

At least 463 people were killed and 948 injured in 387 road accidents across the country in February, said a report published yesterday by non-government organisation Road Safety Foundation.

The High Court yesterday directed the police administration to immediately deploy law enforcers to stop digging and construction works within the historical archaeological site of Mahasthangarh in Bogura in order to protect the proposed world heritage from encroachment.

Six officials of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rajshahi were illegally promoted to different non-existent posts, found Anti-Corruption Commission in a drive yesterday.

Sylhet City Corporation has fallen into a chaotic situation as 22 councillors out of 36 filed a complaint against the mayor on Wednesday, and 10 of them later released a counter-statement, saying they were “misguided” to sign the document.

Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday said there will be no specific disciplines -- science, humanities and business studies -- for students up to tenth grade when the new curriculum comes into force.

The UAE Embassy in Dhaka organises a colorful rally and a special physical exercise programme marking the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Health authorities will issue health clearances from Saturday to Kuwait-bound Bangladeshi expatriates who are currently unable to visit the Gulf country as it has restricted entry of passengers from Bangladesh in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus.