Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called up on people to help the government to properly and speedily implement development projects in their respective areas, reports UNB. The Prime Minister came up with the call while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of some 51 projects of various…

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday again refused to accept the BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s explanation on his alleged comments against the judiciary and asked him to submit a fresh explanation by February 29. After refusing Fakhrul’s explanation,…

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday said the editors must have the capacity to take criticisms if they have the right to criticise, reports UNB. He also said the government is not involved in instigating anyone in filing cases against The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam. While talking to reporters…

The nation with a heavy heart observed the 7th anniversary of the BDR carnage yesterday commemorating the atrocious killing of 74 people, including 57…

Bachchu Miah, one of the suspects for the killing of four children at Sundrateki village in Bahubal upazila, was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Deorgachh village in Chunarughat upazila early yesterday, reports UNB. Kazi Maniruzzaman Monir, commanding…

The Zika virus, believed to be linked to the serious birth defect microcephaly, presents a “formidable” challenge that will be hard to stamp out, World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan warned Wednesday, reports AFP from Rio De Janeiro. Calling mosquito-borne Zika a “bigger menace”…

The United States yesterday updated the travel alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, alerting that foreigners might be subjected to terrorist attacks, especially in large gatherings. “The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing potential for extremist violence in Bangladesh. This…