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Villagers cry for concrete bridge
About 50,000 inhabitants of 30 villages in Nawabganj upazila of the district have been crossing the Nalshisha River risking their lives as demand for a concrete bridge has not been met.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Modhumati devours two schools
The authorities of two schools in Modukhali upazila have been compelled to suspend classes as erosion by the River Modhumati devoured the schoolbuildings.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
No decision on mercy plea until Quasem’s son returns
Condemned war criminal Mir Quasem Ali will not take any decision on presidential clemency until the return of his son who was allegedly picked up by some unidentified persons 22 days back, family says.
31 August 2016, 09:15 AM
PCJSS protests eco-tourism project
Speakers at a rally in Rangamati town yesterday protested the government move to launch an eco-tourism project in two upazilas of
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Dinajpur-Dhaka trip to get faster
Train journey to Dhaka from Dinajpur is to be faster as Ekota and Drutojan Express on the route will be using the newly built broad gauge
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM
SC releases its full order on Quasem
The Supreme Court releases the full text of its order that dismissed review petition of war criminal Mir Quasem Ali, paving way for the government to proceed with his execution.
30 August 2016, 11:34 AM
Manna gets bail, but won’t get release
Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna, who has been in jail for a year-and-half, has been given bail in sedition charge. However, it will not give him release from jail.
30 August 2016, 08:15 AM
Community-based approach stressed
Members of the civil society and government officials at a workshop urged the government to give special attention to the haor areas and
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Police in dilemma over challenged girl
A rescued hearing and speech impaired girl, now kept in safe custody in Dimla Police Station under the district, has become a matter of
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM
India issues first 5-yr multiple entry visa to Bangladeshi
High Commissioner of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla issues the first five-year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Md Nurul Hoque Akhanda aged 68 years, resident of Gazipur.
29 August 2016, 14:45 PM
Most of iron bridges in a shambles
Fifty-seven iron bridges out of 69 in Kalapara upazila of the district have become unfit for use due to lack of renovation, causing
28 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Gas leak: Chinese team visits DAP Fertiliser Company
An expert team from China visits the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited in Anwara upazila of Chittagong where 250 workers and locals fell sick after inhaling ammonia gas on August 22.
28 August 2016, 10:07 AM
Waterways workers call off strike
Waterways workers call off their work abstention following assurance of authorities concerned to hike their wages.
27 August 2016, 18:06 PM
MPO cancellation protested
Students of Joynand Degree College in Kaharol upazila blocked the Birganj-Pirganj regional road for hours yesterday protesting the
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Students block highway
Students of Shariatpur Polytechnic Institute blocked Mongla-Chittagong highway yesterday, demanding resignation of its principal over
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM
AL leader's market on school land
A ruling party man erected a market allegedly grabbing primary school land in Gouripur upazila of the district.
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM
PM condoles death in Italy earthquake
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses deep shock at the loss of lives by an earthquake in Italy on Wednesday.
27 August 2016, 10:10 AM
Relocation of ICT: Withdrawal of SC letter demanded
Freedom fighters, war crimes trial campaigner and victims’ family members demand withdrawal of a letter the supreme court recently sent to the law ministry seeking relocation of the international crimes tribunal (ICT) from the old high court building.
27 August 2016, 09:45 AM
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26 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Patrons of Gulshan, Sholakia attacks to be brought to justice anytime: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says there was political patronisation behind the Gulshan and Sholakia militant attacks.
26 August 2016, 11:03 AM