Surrendered Sundarban robbers: Once ruthless, now struggling for a normal life

Once they were a source of fear even in a forest with tigers and crocodiles -- unleashing violence on the locals, tourists and even the authorities. But now they are struggling to live a humble, normal life.
16 November 2021, 13:30 PM

Remittance dip signifying economic distress?

Remittance flow is reducing. It was $ 1.25 billion lower in the first three months of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period of last year. Are the illegal channels of money transfer re-emerging? What are the thoughts of economists on this?
16 November 2021, 02:55 AM

Bhabadah waterlogging: Protest in front of WDB office for solution

Victims of waterlogging carried out a protest programme outside the Water Development Board office in Jashore's Bhabadah area seeking a solution to their longtime sufferings.
15 November 2021, 17:04 PM

How safe are Gen Zs in cyberspace?

The new generation has grown up with the internet. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok have become a part and parcel of their lives. Access to the internet has reached all students, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. But how safe are the kids and teenagers in the unknown world of the internet?
15 November 2021, 15:23 PM

Tongi bridge breakage adds pressure on railways

Plaster broke off from a portion of the Tongi bridge of Dhaka-Mymensing highway last Tuesday. BRT authorities halted vehicular movement on the Dhaka-bound lane of the bridge for safety concerns.
15 November 2021, 11:32 AM

DU hall canteens: Prices up, quality at bottom

Dhaka University students are complaining that after the reopening of the residential halls, the prices of food in the hall canteens increased. However, the food quality has been depressingly low since.
15 November 2021, 02:57 AM

Commodity prices escalating beyond the reach of masses?

Economic jargon, political consolidations fail to give solace to the struggling masses to hold on to a normal life amid the escalating prices of almost all commodity goods.
14 November 2021, 17:53 PM

SSC candidates attend public exams post Covid-19 pandemic

After nine months of delay due to the ongoing pandemic, students seeking Secondary School Certificate and equivalent degree, sit for the first school level public examination in the country today (14 November). The examination is set to end on 23 November. The first day of the examination has been conducted maintaining social distance and sanitization guidelines from the Ministry of education and Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.
14 November 2021, 16:13 PM

Molnupiravir: Is Bangladesh going to lead the new era of Covid-19 cure?

Molnupiravir - the first oral Covid-19 antiviral medicine that is said to reduce severe illnesses and even deaths caused by complications of the virus, by half.
14 November 2021, 14:57 PM

Filipino settled in Mymensingh wins UP election

A Filipino who settled down in Bangladesh a decade ago has won the Union Parishad election.
14 November 2021, 13:05 PM

100 year-old Mandi priest Jonik Nokrek passes away

Sangsarek is the ancient religion of the Mandi (Garo). Existing followers of the religion believe that it was founded long ago on an island called Jigel Bari Warigutti. A priest of this almost extinct religion was Jonik Nokrek. He chose to stick to his roots, although his family members converted.
13 November 2021, 17:30 PM

Is Bangladesh ready to fight future animal-borne diseases?

A zoonotic disease is contagious and transmitted mostly from animals to people. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi are responsible for the spread of such diseases.
13 November 2021, 16:43 PM

No more seating service, but will this lower bus fare?

Bus owners’ association has decided to terminate seating and gate lock service options throughout Dhaka within three days -- an attempt that failed four years ago -- to apparently reduce passenger inconvenience.
13 November 2021, 15:46 PM

Reliving 1971 with 'Zoha Hall Kotha Koy'

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is recreating the environment of 1971 mass killing at slaughter houses in the form of theatrical presentation in 64 districts on the occasion of golden jubilee of Liberation. As part of this program, a show called “Zoha Hall Kotha Koy” was staged at Shaheed Shamsuzzoha Hall of RU last Tuesday. 221 artists performed during the 71-minute show.
12 November 2021, 17:00 PM

One dead, seven injured in oil tanker explosion in Jhalakathi

One died as an oil tanker caught fire in Sugandha river in Jhalakathi today. Seven others were also injured in the incident.
12 November 2021, 16:08 PM

Hill-cutting in Sylhet continues

Hills and hillocks in Sylhet are reducing in number day by day. Influential locals as well as government projects are responsible for razing and cutting hillocks and replacing them with concrete structures.
12 November 2021, 13:56 PM

50 thousand Bangladeshi women trafficked to India every year!

According to a 2018 study by Border Security Force of India (BSF), and various reports and estimation of NGOs - around 50,000 Bangladeshi girls are trafficked to or through India every year.
12 November 2021, 02:53 AM

Bickering is always there in UP polls: Home Minister

At least six people were killed and 18 others were injured in separate clashes during the second phase of the union parishad elections in 835 unions today.
11 November 2021, 17:04 PM

Despite no opposition parties, why rampant violence, deaths in UP polls?

The second phase of UP elections, held in 835 union parishads, has yet again been marred by violence, disruptions, and even deaths.
11 November 2021, 15:12 PM

Monipuri weavers eyeing winter to revitalise business

The Monipuri weaver community is now busy trying to revitalise their business after it stalled during the pandemic. They are hoping that this winter will mend their stifled business.
11 November 2021, 08:52 AM