The heads of state and government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have underscored the importance of creating “conducive conditions” in Rakhine State for the voluntary return of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar in a “safe, secure and dignified” manner. They also…

The Department of Environment (DoE) levied a massive fine of Tk. 3 crore on oil tanker Desh-1 for polluting the Karnaphuli river through an accidental…

A woman was gang raped in Bhola by the passengers of a speed boat while she was going to Manpura Island with her child on Saturday. On hearing of the incident, the speedboat owner, who arrived at the spot after getting information, also raped the woman instead of taking her to the hospital. The victim,…

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) yesterday issued separate show-cause notices to its 21 ward councillors for being absent in more than three consecutive board meetings without showing valid reason. Of the 21 councillors, 19 are from general wards and two women councillors are from reserved wards.…

Members of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) yesterday conducted a drive in the house of film producer Aziz Mohammad Bhai. DNC assistant director…

Onion prices refuse to be reined in, even though the government has strengthened market monitoring and taken steps to import vegetables from countries other than India. After India banned the export of onions, the prices of the essential item have shot up -- reaching Tk. 120 yesterday. The government…

A Dhaka court yesterday placed controversial contractor GK Shamim and former Juba League leader Khaled Nahmud Bhuiyan on a seven-day remand each in connection with separate cases for amassing wealth illegally. Dhaka senior special judge (in-charge) Md Al Mamun passed the order after rejecting their…