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A puzzling policy turnaround
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Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
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BSD road march to protest Indian river project

Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD-Marx) held a protest meeting at the district Shaheed Minar yesterday as part of their three-day
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

40 mahogany trees felled

At least 40 valuable mahogany trees were cut down illegally on the premises of Amlahar Degree College in Sadar upazila of Panchagarh
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Most married women face abuse

Around 80 percent of married women/girls have been abused by their husbands at least once in their lifetime.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Mobile application for accident victims

We laud the efforts of CrticaLink which has developed a mobile application that sends alert to volunteers so that they can respond when a disaster strikes.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'Follow Gandhi to build non-violent society'

Speakers at a rally in the district town yesterday urged the youth to learn ideals of truth and non-violence of Gandhian
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Tallest Durga idol in Noakhali

The country's tallest 71-foot idol of Durga is being erected in Begumganj upazila of the district ahead of Durga Puja,
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Postponement of Saarc Summit

The 19th Saarc Summit has been postponed, and we have not heard of a new date as yet.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Reception to PM

We hail the prime minister for winning the UN “Planet 50-50 Champion” and the “Agent of Change” awards for her resolute and visionary statesmanship.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Holy Ashura Oct 12

Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed in the country on October 12 as the Muharram moon is sighted in Bangladesh sky.
2 October 2016, 16:01 PM

22-day ban on Hilsa catching from Oct 12

The government imposes a ban on catching, selling, transportation and hoarding of Hilsa from October 12 to November 2 in 27 districts.
2 October 2016, 09:55 AM

80.2% married women abused by husbands: Report

Around 80.2 percent of married women are abused by their husbands at least once in a lifetime, a government report says.
2 October 2016, 08:41 AM

WHO's Zika warning

The mosquito borne Zika virus is a serious issue that requires state-community measures to effectively combat. The virus is known to be
1 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Ctg container operators' strike postponed

After four days of nonstop strike at the port city by Bangladesh Road Transport Owners' and Workers' Federation, a compromise was
1 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Radha to share experience in Paris meet

A young girls' rights activist from a remote village in Khansama upazila under the district flies to Paris today to attend International Day
1 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Durga gets final touch

With Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Bangalee Hindus, around the corner, artisans of Lalmonirhat, Bogra and Mymensingh
1 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Build world with your own dreams: Yunus to young leaders

Nobel Laureate Prof Yunus urges the young generation not to accept the world that is handed to them, but build the one according to their own dreams.
1 October 2016, 11:08 AM

1,860 children died of various mishaps in 2015: Report

A total of 1,860 children died of various mishaps including road accidents, rape, abduction, drowning and suicide across the country last year, according to a report.
1 October 2016, 07:25 AM

Future food security

Though the country is self sufficient in feeding its 160 million strong population, we cannot remain complacent to the fact that
30 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Stopping question paper leaks

We welcome the health ministry's appointment of an independent expert to administer this year's medical admission test and its
30 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Netrokona war crimes suspect Ramjan dies

War crimes suspect Ramjan Ali of Netrakona dies at Dhaka Medical College Hospital due to old age complications.
30 September 2016, 12:48 PM