Underscoring the need for ensuring proper environment for development of the children, President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged the children's organisations to work along with Bangladesh Shishu Academy for flourishing of the latent talents of the children, reports BSS . "We've to ensure proper…

Two passerby were killed and three others injured when a private car hit them in front of Shahjalal Science and Technology University (SUST) gate  yesterday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Gias Uddin, 60, son of late Abdul Karim, a resident of Karviya village of Jagannathpur Upazila…

SYLHET: Authorities of Sylhet International University (SIU) have expelled its 10 students for their alleged involvement in the killing of a student, reports UNB. The students who have been meted out the punishment are Hosain Mohammad Sagor, Elias Ahmad Punam, Imran Khan, Moynul Islam Rumel, Bashir…

The grand reunion of Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) titled ‘Hironmoyee Melbandhon-2016’ was held yesterday at the university’s central play ground where hundreds of members of DUAA were attended to meet with old friends and teachers.  The daylong celebrations started…

Awami League’s Dhaka South City unit acting president MA Aziz passed away at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) yesterday noon. He was 68. …

The final airport emergency exercise will be held today at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital at 10am. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon will attend the inaugural session as the chief guest while Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Khurshed Alam Chowdhury will…

A mild-cold spell and biting wind is now sweeping over the south-western part of the country, including Khulna and neighbouring districts. The chilly weather has brought normal activities of the people to a halt. The day’s works began late while the business establishments were closed earlier…

A week long drama festival marking the 25th anniversary of Shabdaboli Studio Theatre ended in the city on Friday night. Eleven teams are participated in the festival. They are Gentleman Pantomime of Bihar, India, Bangla Theatre, Natyadhara, Shabdo Natya Charcha Kendra, Prachyanat, Loknatya Dal of Dhaka,…

Bangladesh Diabetic Nutrition Society (BDNS) organised annual convention at DSS Convention Centre in the capital on Friday, says a press release.  President of BDNS and chairperson of the convention Ms Akhtarun Nahar Alo said promoting education on nutrition among much people of Bangladesh…

A three-day long ‘Fulki Bijoy Digital Education Fair for the children’ ended on the campus of Fulki Nursery School in Mirpur yesterday.  Authorities of the Fulki Nursery School organised the fair.  ICT expert Mustafa Jabbar, also pioneer of Bijoy Bangla Keyboard, inaugurated the…

Chittagong: Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) in a drive detained two alleged yaba traders with 3000 pieces of contraband yaba tablets from Patenga area in Chittagong on Friday night, reports BSS. The detained were identified as Monjur, 23 and Belal, 29, both hailed from Ramgati union under Lakshmipur…

240kg ‘jatka’ seized in N’ganj Bangladesh Coast Guard in a drive seized 240kg of ‘jatka’ (Fish fry)from three launches on the Dhaleshwari River in Narayanganj yesterday morning. Fisheries officer Faruq Hossain said a coast guard team from Pagla of Narayanganj district conducted…

Photography contest kicks off today at DIU Tourism and Hospitality Management Department of Daffodil International University (DIU) and ‘Chhayabanee’, a media communication organisation, will jointly organise two-day long “Ajanta Fashion Beautiful Bangladesh Photography Contest 2016”…