Annual Bonsai Exhibition 2019

People are thronging a puja mandap to see an idol of Durga at Syarpur in Moulvibazar for its extra ordinary idea.

Foreign Minister Ak Abdul Momen says Dhaka wants to convey a strong message to Delhi that a prolonged Rohingya crisis could heighten regional instability and hamper peace and development.

BNP lawmaker Golam Mohammad Siraj says that the physical condition of Khaleda Zia is quite bad and she cannot walk and eat alone.

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says the court will decide whether BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia would be freed on bail or not for receiving treatment abroad.

A section of CNG-run auto-rickshaw owners and workers calls a 72-hour strike from October 15 to press home their nine-point demand.

Dhaka Cyber Tribunal court has issued an arrest warrant against Bangladeshi expatriate Sefat Ullah alias "Sefuda" in connection with a case filed in the Digital Security Act.

BNP MP Harunur Rashid meets Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and requests him to inform the prime minister about bail of Khaleda Zia.

The second batch training session of “Competency Development Program”, is being held by Adamya Foundation and financed by Habib Bank from October 1.

A Dhaka court places G K Shamim, a top government listed contractor, on a nine-day fresh remand in connection with two separate cases.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon says traders in his area will have to sell onion at the price fixed by the government, otherwise, actions will be taken against them.

Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) call a two-day strike as their 10-day ultimatum demanding resignation of the vice-chancellor ends.

The college student, who had set herself on fire in front of Shah Makhdum Police Station Complex in Rajshahi city on Saturday, succumbs at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Investigators are keeping a close eye on several senior officials of Election Commission (EC) at its Dhaka headquarters and Chattogram regional office, whose names came up in confessional statements of three people, in connection with a case filed with Kotwali Police Station in the port city, over National Identity Card (NID) forgery for Rohingya refugees.

Forced Displacement, Education and Opportunities

The government should immediately start implementing the Road Transport Act 2018, without making any amendment, to restore discipline in the transport sector, said Ilias Kanchan, chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa), yesterday.

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday submitted a 10-day remand prayer for quizzing GK Shamim, a top government-listed contractor, in connection with a money laundering case.

Identification and proper nurturing of gifted and talented children, outside of academics, is needed for fostering innovation and creativity among them, Bangladeshi and Indian educationists and officials said.

The High Court yesterday refused to grant bail to former textiles and jute minister Abdul Latif Siddique in a corruption case, filed on charge of misuse of power in selling a government property.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said they have taken time to collect evidence before launching the ongoing “correction” drive against people involved in gambling and other illegal activities.