Officially closed, but not to officials

How govt officials are allowed entry when Ramna Park is closed to public for certain hours
24 February 2023, 09:06 AM

Media Freedom Coalition concerned by cancellation of Dainik Dinkal's declaration

"A free press and free speech play a key role in a transparent democracy," the coalition said in a statement.
24 February 2023, 07:56 AM

Seminar on Yusuf Mohammad's Doha held in Ctg

In poetry, rhythm is more important than rhyme and many of Yusuf Mohammad's Dohas compel the reader to think deeply.
24 February 2023, 07:08 AM

Another SP sent into forced retirement

Another superintendent of police was sent into forced retirement yesterday.
23 February 2023, 06:08 AM

Dhaka Bar polls: BNP-backed panel to boycott today's voting

After the end of voting on the first day yesterday, the chief election commission declared that a total of 5,028 voters had cast their votes while the BNP-backed commissioners counted a total of 4,023 votes
23 February 2023, 05:31 AM

PM happy with airport underpass project: spokesperson

"This will reduce traffic jam and accidents," Hasina said
22 February 2023, 12:27 PM

Chattogram's PK Sen Bhaban residents at high risk

The building was recently visited by this correspondent, who found it to be in a fragile condition and left to rot and decay. The walls were faded, cracked, with chunks of plaster falling off.
11 February 2023, 05:50 AM

Why govt buying electricity from Adani Group at higher price?

The price of electricity that will be bought from the Adani Godda power plant will be Tk 24.10 per unit
7 February 2023, 15:33 PM

Vested quarter spreading disinformation about textbooks: Dipu Moni

A vested quarter is spreading disinformation and propaganda about textbooks to create confusion ahead of the national election getting no other issue, Education Minister Dipu Moni told parliament today.
7 February 2023, 15:03 PM

Dhaka once again tops list of cities with most polluted air

Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with worst air quality. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 251 at 8:53am today, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with worst air.
22 December 2022, 04:57 AM

People of all faiths have equal rights in Bangladesh: PM

The government has been working for the welfare of the people of all religious faiths in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today.
21 December 2022, 13:18 PM

Abide by the law during political programmes: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the country’s law and order situation is good and the police force is working with patriotism and bravery to maintain that situation.
21 December 2022, 11:31 AM

Memorial for fallen Indian soldiers yet to be completed

The government, with an aim to uphold the martyred Indian soldiers' contribution to the cause of Bangladesh's liberation as part of Bangladesh-India allied force, decided to construct a memorial in July 2017.
17 December 2022, 07:19 AM

Chuadanga records lowest temperature in Bangladesh for 3rd consecutive day

The lowest temperature in the country this morning was recorded at 9.3 degree Celsius in Chuadanga. The northern district has been recording the lowest temperature for three days in a row.
17 December 2022, 07:07 AM

Victory arrived a day later in Khulna

One day after the rest of the country, Khulna was freed on December 17, 1971.
17 December 2022, 03:47 AM

Country's lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga, mercury may fall further

The winter winds are here and some parts of the country today experienced mild cold waves with the lowest temperature of 9.5 degree Celsius recorded in Chuadanga. .In Dhaka, the mercury dipped to 17.1 degree Celsius, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). .Tempe
16 December 2022, 15:01 PM

List of Razakars, Al Badar may take six more months

It may take another six months to publish the full list of war-time collaborators, Razakars and Al-Badar, as the responsible sub-committee is yet to complete the task..“We’re cautious to ensure there are no mistakes,” said Kazi Firoz Rashid, Jatiya Party lawmaker, who is one of the members
16 December 2022, 14:09 PM

Revelling in the pride of the red and green

The country woke up today to the bright glow of victory. Patriotic fervour gripped the nation as it celebrated its 52nd Victory Day. People of all ages celebrated the occasion by donning the national colours and going to the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar to pay tribute to the martyrs who made victory over the Pakistan occupation forces in 1971 possible.
16 December 2022, 13:42 PM

87% Bangladeshi women harassed at least once; public transport riskiest: Survey

An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.
26 August 2022, 08:43 AM

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina placed wreaths at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in homage to the great leader to mark the National Mourning Day.
15 August 2022, 07:22 AM