Ila Mitra was the legendary peasant leader of undivided Bengal, a veteran front runner of the communist movement in the sub-continent and a dedicated friend to the cause of our Liberation War in 1971. Nachol, a police station at that time of greater Rajshahi, became the centre of the peasant movement, known as Tebhaga Andolan in the district. Ila Mitra, an athlete of no mean calibre, became deeply involved in the movement encouraged by her husband, ultimately becoming 'Rani Ma' (queen-mother) of the peasants of the locality. But who is Ila Mitra to the present generation, particularly of Bangladesh?

The Sylhet-Tamabil highway in the district has developed numerous small and big potholes, raising the number of accidents on it and

Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury yesterday called all to be compassionate towards farmers who are at the centre-stage of

At least 25 leaders and activists of Gonotantrik Bam Morcha, including its coordinator Saiful Haque, were injured when police charged

Amid allegations of tender manipulation, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has recommended awarding a Chinese

State Minister to the ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said nearly 70,000 youths would get employment

Arrested Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh leader Tariqul Islam Tareque himself slew former Power Development Board chairman Khijir Khan for religious and ideological differences, detectives claimed yesterday.

Though the haor people significantly contribute to ensure the country's food security, they are largely deprived of

Looking pale and puzzled, he kept his head down most of the time.

Ship-breaking Workers Trade Union Forum yesterday demanded Tk 10 lakh in compensation for each of the eight

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said some 40 percent public buses are charging more than the already

Candidates protesting the leak of the medical college admission test question started a fast unto death at the

Transport leaders and workers will enforce a dawn-to-dusk strike on 19 routes of South Chittagong on Monday demanding immediate

Candidates protesting the leak of the medical college admission test question will start a fast unto death at the

Secretary to the disaster management and relief ministry Shah Kamal yesterday said earthquake is the biggest challenge for Bangladesh

The tweets claiming the responsibility of killing two foreigners and the bloggers were uploaded from Bangladesh, said an official of Information and Communication Technology ministry.

A prisoner escaped from police custody in Chittagong Court Building area yesterday.

At least a dozen countries have sought additional security from the Bangladesh government for their diplomats and citizens.

Law enforcement agencies have taken all-out security measures to maintain law and order during Durga Puja, one of biggest religious

Police are yet to make any headway in the murder of former Power Development Board chairman Khizir Khan.