Police in dilemma over challenged girl

A rescued hearing and speech impaired girl, now kept in safe custody in Dimla Police Station under the district, has become a matter of
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Community-based approach stressed

Members of the civil society and government officials at a workshop urged the government to give special attention to the haor areas and
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

India issues first 5-yr multiple entry visa to Bangladeshi

High Commissioner of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla issues the first five-year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Md Nurul Hoque Akhanda aged 68 years, resident of Gazipur.
29 August 2016, 14:45 PM

Most of iron bridges in a shambles

Fifty-seven iron bridges out of 69 in Kalapara upazila of the district have become unfit for use due to lack of renovation, causing
28 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Gas leak: Chinese team visits DAP Fertiliser Company

An expert team from China visits the DAP Fertiliser Company Limited in Anwara upazila of Chittagong where 250 workers and locals fell sick after inhaling ammonia gas on August 22.
28 August 2016, 10:07 AM

Waterways workers call off strike

Waterways workers call off their work abstention following assurance of authorities concerned to hike their wages.
27 August 2016, 18:06 PM

MPO cancellation protested

Students of Joynand Degree College in Kaharol upazila blocked the Birganj-Pirganj regional road for hours yesterday protesting the
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Students block highway

Students of Shariatpur Polytechnic Institute blocked Mongla-Chittagong highway yesterday, demanding resignation of its principal over
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM

AL leader's market on school land

A ruling party man erected a market allegedly grabbing primary school land in Gouripur upazila of the district.
27 August 2016, 18:00 PM

PM condoles death in Italy earthquake

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses deep shock at the loss of lives by an earthquake in Italy on Wednesday.
27 August 2016, 10:10 AM

Relocation of ICT: Withdrawal of SC letter demanded

Freedom fighters, war crimes trial campaigner and victims’ family members demand withdrawal of a letter the supreme court recently sent to the law ministry seeking relocation of the international crimes tribunal (ICT) from the old high court building.
27 August 2016, 09:45 AM

Setting a trend

I was into scientific instruments and my profession helped me to interact with world class scientists in USA, UK,
26 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Patrons of Gulshan, Sholakia attacks to be brought to justice anytime: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says there was political patronisation behind the Gulshan and Sholakia militant attacks.
26 August 2016, 11:03 AM

90 years not enough for elderly allowance!

In their twilight years, Noor Mohammad and his wife, have to struggle for two square meals a day but they are yet to get government-
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Ex-enclave people cry for a bridge

People of former enclave Dashiarchhara under Phulbari upazila of the district have been demanding for over one year construction of a
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Flood maroons 2 lakh in Jessore

Intermittent downpour for the last two weeks and onrush of water from the nearby rivers has marooned about two lakh people in thirteen
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Classes under open sky

Students of Jadunath Government Primary School in Nagarpur upazila of the district have been attending their classes under the open sky
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Three eateries fined

Three eateries have been fined for preparing and serving foods in dirty condition in Khansama upazila yesterday. A mobile court, led by
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

False case against journo protested

Journalists formed a human chain in front of Chapainawabganj Press Club in the town yesterday, protesting filling of a 'false' case against
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Thousands celebrate deity's river journey

Thousands of devotees thronged the Kantajew Temple in Kaharol upazila of the district yesterday to mark the river journey of Lord
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM