Separate physiotherapy college demanded

Physiotherapists at a seminar yesterday demanded a separate physiotherapy college, an autonomous council and creation of position.
15 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh in 34-state Islamic military alliance

Bangladesh has joined a Saudi Arabia-based 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism, according to a joint statement published on state news agency SPA.
15 December 2015, 10:16 AM

Why management committees can't be hiring authorities

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of the government's decision to recruit teachers for private schools and colleges through a single central committee in place of their respective managing committees and governing bodies.
14 December 2015, 19:53 PM

No force in world can stop Bangladesh’s war crimes trial

The BNP chief's paying tribute to Martyred Intellectuals' Memorial was nothing but a mockery, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said yesterday, adding no one in the world could stop the war crimes trial initiated by her government.
14 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Wife seeks PM's intervention in rescue efforts

The wife of a Bangladesh Chhatra League leader of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology who was allegedly abducted in the early hours of December 10 sought the prime minister's intervention yesterday in rescue efforts.
14 December 2015, 18:00 PM

N'ganj transport workers clash with cops

At least 20 people, including five policemen, were injured in a clash between police and transport workers following detention of their leader for beating up a cop in plainclothes over a trifling matter at Panchabati in Fatullah Upazila of Narayanganj yesterday.
14 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Market’s legality near Baldha Garden questioned

The High Court questions the legality of constructing a kitchen market on a residential area near Baldha Garden in the capital’s Wari area.
14 December 2015, 08:44 AM

Jamalpur war crimes accused sent to jail

International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday sent to jail a war crimes accused from Jamalpur produced by police.
13 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s war trial: List of fugitives gets longer

Despite several directives by the International Crimes Tribunal and initiatives of the government to arrest war crimes accused, police have failed to capture more than half of them, frustrating justice seekers. Two war crimes tribunals had issued arrest warrants against 102 war crimes accused in 18 cases since August last year, but the law enforcers could arrest only 45, according to The Daily Star reports.
13 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Tk 30 lakh sought for Nirob’s family

A rights group file a writ petition seeking High Court’s order on the government to compensate Tk 30 lakh to the family of Nirob who died after falling into a sewer in Dhaka.
13 December 2015, 11:27 AM

Needs of disabled must be taken into consideration

People with disabilities should be given the opportunity to participate and express their needs at every stage of disaster risk
12 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Rokeya's unrealised Dream

Feminism is considered an ugly word by many who have a passing acquaintance with it. An open assertion of being a feminist in social
11 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian Coast Guard DG visits Ctg

Director General (DG) of Indian Cast Guard Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, AVSM called on Zonal Commander of Bangladesh
11 December 2015, 18:00 PM

CMP sets up CCTV camera at shrine

Chittagong Metropolitan Police yesterday set up a CCTV camera at Shah Amanat Mazar, as a part of bringing all the
11 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Females' marriageable age to remain 18: Chumki

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroze Chumki yesterday said the government is not going to lower the minimum
11 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Develop IT, communication skills to prosper

Speakers at a Rotary seminar yesterday called upon the new generation to develop communication skills along with expertise in
11 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Biswa Ijtema starts in Barisal

The regional Biswa Ijtema started in Nabagram Road area of Barisal city after the Asar prayers yesterday.
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Tangail poetry festival starts today

A two-day fourth Bangla Poetry Festival-2015, organised by Sadharan Granthagar, begins in Tangail's Bhasani Hall
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Stay alert to protect country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the newly commissioned members of the Bangladesh Army to always stay vigilant to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Tejgaon road declared free of illegal parking

The Dhaka north mayor at a public rally yesterday formally declared the Tejgaon road connecting Satrasta and
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM