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Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening
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PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah
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'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24
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Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union
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The Daily Star reporter wins Asia Foundation-IED Media fellowship
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Mask up: PM reiterates

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her warning that the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the country is imminent and asked all to mask up.
19 November 2020, 11:43 AM

WEF recognises Denim Expert of Bangladesh for sustainability, inclusivity

Denim Expert, a Chattogram based denim factory, has been recognised as ‘New Champion’ by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its extraordinary performance in sustainability and inclusivity.
19 November 2020, 11:34 AM

‘Dead’ girl found alive: Judicial probe committee gets more time to finish inquiry

The High Court today gave one and a half months to the judicial inquiry committee formed by the court to complete probe into the police actions regarding the arrest of three men and their subsequent confessions to raping and killing a girl, who turned out to be alive later.
19 November 2020, 10:49 AM

Facebook to sue ‘facebook.com.bd’ domain in Bangladesh

Facebook, the global social media giant, is preparing to file a lawsuit -- in a Bangladeshi court -- against a Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) owned domain called “facebook.com.bd”.
19 November 2020, 10:35 AM

Forcing migrant workers to wear wristbands is discriminatory and criminalises them: Malaysian NGO

Making it compulsory for all migrant workers to wear wristbands would be a discriminatory move, says Tenaganita, a non-governmental organisation in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
19 November 2020, 10:21 AM

DoE seals off Ctg godowns, shops for storing and selling illegal polythene

Department of Environment (DoE) of Chattogram metro sealed off four godowns for hoarding and three shops for selling banned polythene at Riazuddin Bazar in the port city today.
19 November 2020, 10:12 AM

Covid-19: 30 die, 2,364 infected, 1,934 recover in 24 hours

Thirty people have died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 November 2020, 10:07 AM

3 meals free with Deluxe Room at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

To relax in the comfort of true Pan Pacific hospitality with strict cleaning and hygiene protocols, book yourself Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka’s Exclusive Room Package. Deluxe Rooms starts from Tk 14,500 per night for 2 Adults and 2 Children below 6 years. The offer is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner for 2 adults and 2 children below 6 years per night and 1 gift voucher worth Tk 500 to be redeemed at Health Club or Savvy Beauty Salon of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka during the stay. Offer is applicable for Bangladeshi citizens and expatriates residing in Bangladesh.
19 November 2020, 09:50 AM

71% female garment workers use family planning methods: survey

Seventy-one percent of female garment workers use family planning methods, according to a survey conducted in factories of five industrial areas -- Chattogram, Dhaka city, Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Savar.
19 November 2020, 09:44 AM

Rape of DU student in Kurmitola: Lone accused gets life term imprisonment

A tribunal in Dhaka today sentenced Md Majnu to life-term imprisonment for raping a Dhaka University student in the capital's Kurmitola area in January of this year.
19 November 2020, 09:27 AM

Current, former Trump officials quietly reach out to Biden team

A handful of current Trump administration officials, as well as some political appointees who left in recent months, have quietly started to reach out to members of President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, according to people briefed on the matter.
19 November 2020, 09:24 AM

‘A Week in Mexico’ at Six Seasons Hotel, Dhaka

To enjoy Mexican food in Dhaka, a food festival has been launched, called ‘A Week in Mexico,’ on Sunday evening at Six Seasons Hotel, Dhaka. A much-needed small getaway from the chaos and regular city-life!
19 November 2020, 09:17 AM

Sunbeams School declares zero-tolerance policy against misogyny

In light of the recent protests against sexual assault and rape in Bangladesh, alumni communities mobilised to call on schools for immediate change in the culture at the respective institutions through renewed policies, teacher training and important additions to the school curriculum. In line with this, the Sunbeams School community came together to put forward a five-point demand to their school, with a petition signed by 600 current students and alumni representing batches from 1986 to 2020, as well as parents.
19 November 2020, 09:10 AM

HC wants to know what steps have been taken to arrest PK Halder

The High Court today wanted to know what steps have been taken to arrest Proshanta Kumar Halder, who fled the country after allegedly siphoning out around Tk 10,200 crore from some non-banking financial institutions.
19 November 2020, 08:00 AM

Some Sylhet areas still without electricity, power supply may be restored by evening

Some parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts are still without electricity as power supply is yet to be restored in the areas -- 49 hours after a fire broke out at the 132/33 KV substation in Sylhet’s Kumargaon on Tuesday morning.
19 November 2020, 07:44 AM

Fire stations to be set up across all upazilas in phases: Home minister

The government is constantly working to increase the capacity of the fire service and as a part of implementing the plan, steps have already been taken to set up fire stations in all upazilas, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said today.
19 November 2020, 07:42 AM

Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans

A shocking Australian military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians.
19 November 2020, 07:01 AM

Virus wave must be fought without vaccines: WHO

The World Health Organization's emergencies director warned Wednesday that vaccines would not arrive in time to defeat the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
19 November 2020, 06:44 AM

'Involvement in cattle smuggling to Bangladesh': CBI investigating BSF official's bank accounts

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation is looking into the bank account details of the BSF commandant Satish Kumar who has been arrested for his alleged involvement in cattle smuggling to Bangladesh.
19 November 2020, 05:36 AM

9 killed as locally modified vehicle overturns in Chapainawabganj

Nine people were killed and seven others injured when a Bhotbhoti, a locally modified vehicle, also carrying rice overturned and plunged into a roadside ditch in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district early today.
19 November 2020, 05:00 AM