People of Cox’s Bazar fear that any influx of Rohingyas from across the border will have a negative impact on the region. Fresh Rohingya arrivals will aggravate the law and order situation, as it had happened earlier with the coming of those now living in the district, they told The Independent.…

The government has spent Tk 141 crore over six years to restore the Buriganga by bringing in water from the Jamuna River through the New Dhaleshwari-Pungli-Bangshi-Turag…

Khulna Titans climbed to the top of the BPL-4 points table, crushing Barisal Bulls by 22 runs yesterday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium The Titans bowlers…

A high-level committee of the government has refused to give any new gas connections to 1,564 industrial units as production of natural gas in the country is dwindling. A total of 1,564 industry connections were listed to get the green light at a meeting of the committee, headed by the energy adviser…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed profound shock at the loss of lives in a train accident in India, reports UNB. “I’m deeply shocked and saddened at the tragic deaths of so many people in a train accident in Uttar Pradesh in India,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul…

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad yesterday announced the schedule of the district council elections, which will be held on December 28. This is the first time that polling will be held for district councils in 61 districts across the country to elect people’s representatives.…