PCJSS to boycott markets July 29

Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and its associated organisations yesterday announced a dawn-to-dusk “Bazaar
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt to bring bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in Libya

The government will bring the bodies of two Bangladeshi migrants, who were killed after falling in a gunfight between two tribal groups in
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Postogola 3-wheeler drivers go on strike protesting toll hike

Drivers of CNG-run three-wheelers in Postogola Bridge area of the capital yesterday suspended their operation over the bridge
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Fund crisis stops Asad museum's work for 2yrs

Dhaka South City Corporation suspended construction work of Shaheed Asad Sarani Museum in 2013 due to funds shortage, after
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Rain floods Ctg city

Heavy rainfall and the subsequent waterlogging in many areas of Chittagong city yesterday caused immense sufferings to the residents
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Eid Thoughts

The movement of people during Eid is a long tradition. Take my childhood which was spent in Sylhet in the 1960's. My extended
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

SUNDARBANS UNDER THREAT

Ask anyone, and they can tell you that you cannot put a price on the Sundarbans. The people who live in and around the Sundarbans,
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Teachers withdraw sit-in programme

Teachers of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Sust) yesterday withdrew their sit-in programme after 33 days' demonstration
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Gonojagoran Mancha starts sit-in

A faction of Gonojagoron Mancha yesterday started a sit-in and will continue the protest in the capital's Shahbagh until the final verdict
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

1,200 unions to get high speed internet soon

As many as 1,200 unions of the country are to be provided with high speed internet facilities soon as a cabinet body approves the
24 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Civil servants to get no special privilege under proposed act

No special privilege will be given to public officials through the proposed public servant act, so the debate over the law is unnecessary, said Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday.
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

In the line of duty

Md Parvez Hosen, a 28-year-old constable of tourist police, was a rare soul. Policing tourist spots was rather a calling for him than a mere professional duty.
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Two on bail up to old tricks

Although they were arrested once for Yaba smuggling, they did not learn their lesson. Rab personnel yesterday again detained two members of a Yaba
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Voter list updating begins tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) will start the countrywide voter list update process tomorrow.
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Rural people to get passports at doorstep

Aiming to end the harassment of the passport seekers in rural areas, Access to Information (a2i) programme of the Prime Minister's Office with the Department
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Clear Laldighi Maidan of rental cars

The Chittagong city unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) yesterday gave the administration 15 days' time to remove the rental cars
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Top Quote!

“SSF members have to be careful so that my security measures create no distance between me and the people."
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian court again defers charge framing against Nur

A Barasat court yesterday deferred to August 24 charge framing against Nur Hossain, the prime accused in Narayanganj seven-murder
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

'Razakar' Latif shifted to DMCH

Abdul Latif Talukdar, an alleged Razakar of Bagerhat, was shifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital from Dhaka Central Jail yesterday as
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Visiting a 200yr old haat (video)

Surrounded by colours, drenches in sweat and a buzz all around – part and parcel of what a traditional haat in the villages still look like.
23 July 2015, 07:02 AM