Land subsidence worries villagers

Several hundred villagers near Barapukuria coal-fired power plant in Parbatipur upazila at a human chain yesterday
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Remove illegal vehicle stands, parking in NCC: HC

The High Court directs the local administration to take necessary steps to remove unauthorised vehicle stands, arbitrary parking and to free the footpaths from grabbing in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) area in next 10 days.
21 November 2016, 13:30 PM

HC questions power abuse by cops under CrPC

The High Court questions the legality of power abuse by police under the relevant section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in calling for the witness of a case.
21 November 2016, 12:38 PM

Red Crescent’s aid for Nasirnagar Hindus

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has distributed humanitarian assistance to affected minority Hindu community in Brahmanbaria’s Nasirnagar who suffered a spate of hate attack over this month.
21 November 2016, 06:17 AM

Thousands suffer as train derails

Rail communications between Dhaka and the northern and southern districts remained suspended after a freight train
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Over 150 Patuakhali primary school buildings unfit for use

Over 150 primary school buildings in seven out of eight upazilas in Patuakhali district have become badly damaged
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Saudi not giving visas to male workers: Baira

Saudi Arabia is refusing visas for Bangladeshi male workers showing failure of recruitment agencies to provide female workers, alleged manpower exporters of the country.
20 November 2016, 13:28 PM

Rail link between Dhaka and southern, northern districts snapped

Rail communication of Dhaka with southern and northern districts of the country is suspended after a freight train gets derailed today near Bangabandhu Bridge in Sirajganj.
20 November 2016, 07:26 AM

Compensate Gaibandha Santals: Citizens’ group

Citing the attacks on Gaibandha Sandals as violation of human rights, a platform of concerned citizens demands compensation for the families of dead and injured victims.
19 November 2016, 06:58 AM

The less talked about abuse of children

The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), UK defines child abuse as any action that
18 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Trauma of 2007 cyclone Sidr still strong

Still now Tulshi Rani, 35, from Chandipur village in Pirojpur's Zianagar upazila feels frightened to remember the night of 15 November
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

No permanent teachers, staff in eight years

Mymensingh Engineering College (MEC), the lone engineering college in Mymensingh region, has been running without appointment of permanent teachers and staff for eight years.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Spare us from land acquisition

Thousands of people from five villages held a rally on the bank of the Brahmaputra river at Char Ishwardia village in Sadar upazila yesterday, demanding removal of their homesteads and farmlands from the acquisition list made by the administration.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Certificates of 18 private universities declared illegal

University Grants Commission (UGC) declares the certificates provided by 18 private universities illegal due to having no “valid vice-chancellors” of these institutions.
17 November 2016, 13:35 PM

Jamdani Sari gets GI registration certificate

Recognising the national heritage, Jamdani sari, as a registered geographical indication (GI) product, the government today gave a certificate of proprietorship to the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC).
17 November 2016, 07:48 AM

Gaibandha Santals sue 500 for arson attack, looting

The evicted Santals of Gaibandha filed a case against 500 unnamed people for attacking their village, setting fire and looting their homes on November 6.
17 November 2016, 07:21 AM

'Ensure security of Santals'

Protests against the recent attack, looting and torching of Santals' homes at Gabindaganj in Gaibandha were held in Jahangrnagar University (JU) and Khagrachhari yesterday.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Elephants on rampage

A herd of wild elephants coming from Garo-hills of Indian Meghalaya state badly damaged transplanted aman paddy on about 50 acres of lands at Jadurchar village in Dhanua Kamalpur union under Bakshiganj upazila of the district in the last two days.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

257 Nilphamari pry schools without headmasters

Two hundred and fifty-seven government primary schools in the district are running without headmasters for one to five years as the vacancies caused by retirement or death have not been filled up.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Evicted Santals accept aid sent by PM

The evicted Santals in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha accept aid sent on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
16 November 2016, 11:59 AM