Pitch casting on Padma Bridge’s viaduct road begins

The work of pitch casting has started on the viaduct road of Padma Bridge, at Jajira point of Shariatpur.
27 October 2021, 11:54 AM

7 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 1.53%

Seven people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8 am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 October 2021, 11:11 AM

Mannan Flyover in Ctg: Confusion on ‘cracks’

The Chattorgam Development Authority (CDA) has ruled out the report that cracks have developed on two pillars of MA Mannan Flyover.
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Nazrul seeks China’s support

A briefing dated October 27, 1971, prepared for US President Richard Nixon, concluded that the widespread famine with
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Hilsa ban lifted

Fishermen caught this season’s record quantity of hilsa in Barishal division yesterday as the government-imposed ban on fishing hilsa was lifted after 22 days.
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Identify new export items

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked private entrepreneurs to identify new market demands and trends across the world to diversify the country’s export items.
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Fire guts vehicles, shops

A devastating fire gutted two oil tank lorries and at least seven shops, two dwelling houses, a pick up and a motorbike at Baghabari port near the Baghabari oil depot early yesterday.
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

JS body slates irregularities in dev projects

A parliamentary watchdog yesterday came down heavily on the Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD) over irregularities in different development projects, including slow implementation, repeated extensions of deadlines and consequent increase in project costs.
26 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Parliamentary body criticises roads and bridges ministry for irregularities

A parliamentary body has come down heavily on roads, transport and bridges ministry over irregularities in different development projects, including slow implementation of projects, repeated extensions and increase in project costs.
26 October 2021, 16:14 PM

Communal violence: Citizens demand exemplary punishment for perpetrators

Prominent civil society members staged a protest in the capital on Monday, demanding speedy and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of communal attacks in Bangladesh.
26 October 2021, 14:36 PM

Return to pre-Covid salaries: Pilots issue 4-day ultimatum to Biman

Aggrieved over their reduced pay and perks, Biman Bangladesh Airlines today gave a four-day ultimatum to the authorities to resume their pre-Covid 19 period salaries and pay them the same amount as other officials of the national flag carrier. 
26 October 2021, 14:12 PM

Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah murder: 3 placed on 2-day remand

A Cox’s Bazar court today placed three accused on a two-day remand in a case filed over murder of Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah.
26 October 2021, 13:52 PM

Govt extends time for hilsa export to India until Nov 5

The government has extended the time for hilsa fish export to India until November 5.
26 October 2021, 13:45 PM

Month-long tax service begins at NBR’s field offices Nov 1

The field offices of tax are going to organise a month-long show at their respective offices in order to enable taxpayers to submit their income tax returns as the national board of revenue will not hold tax fair for the second consecutive year.
26 October 2021, 12:15 PM

Maj Gen Wahid-Uz-Zaman made new DG of Immigration and Passports

Major General Md Wahid-Uz-Zaman has been appointed the new director general of Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP).
26 October 2021, 11:47 AM

6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 1.44%

Six people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8 am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 October 2021, 11:04 AM

Invest more in Bangladesh: Ministers urge businesses at investment summit

Foreign and commerce ministers have urged the local and foreign entrepreneurs to invest more in Bangladesh now to take benefit of the country’s existing business and investment-friendly environment.
26 October 2021, 07:50 AM

Life as a Constable: Under stress, in distress

When Jibon Sarker (not his real name) joined the police force as a constable about 10 years ago, he took it for a life-changing job. In many ways, it is; but not for the right reasons.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Eradicating Child Labour, Marriage: Pandemic pushes goals further away

Child labour and child marriages have surged in Bangladesh amid the pandemic, found a recent study by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) -- unravelling the decades of progress made on bringing down the two social ills.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Rice Millers: Govt to cancel licences for failure to supply Boro

The government is going to cancel licences of the millers who violated contracts by failing to supply Boro rice to it during this current season.
25 October 2021, 18:00 PM