Three young cyclists - Abdullah Taher Chowdhuary, Ariful Islam Bhuiyan and Abhimonyu Saha, successfully crossed Thorong La, one of the highest mountain passes in the world on riding bicycle, reports UNB. The mission has been organised by Obhijatree with the support of popular noodles brand Noodles and…

The High Court will pass its order on January 26 on the bail of the four female prisoners who have been languishing in Kashimpur Women's Central Jail for seven-eight years in four separate murder cases without trial, reports UNB. A two-member HC bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice…

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Syed Khokon yesterday said the drive to keep the footpaths in Gulistan and its adjoining areas free from hawkers during office hours will continue, reports UNB. The city corporation will conduct eviction drive, no matter what, said Mayor Khokon while talking to reporters…

The first convocation of National University (NU) will be held at 3 pm today at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital, reports BSS. President Abdul Hamid, also chancellor of the university, will preside over the convocation, a press release of NU said. Education Minister Nurul…

The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) yesterday fined Tk 2.5 lakh against Aarong and Saifur’s Coaching Centre for running their businesses illegally in residential areas at Lalmatia in the capital. RAJUK executive magistrate (Zone 5) Nasir Uddin has conducted the eviction drive in the areas. …

A court here yesterday granted bail to actor and model Kalyan Corraya in a case filed in connection with a road accident that left chief photojournalist of vernacular daily the Prothom Alo Zia Islam injured, reports UNB. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Kaiserul Islam passed the order…

Pranto Naidu, a class X student of Moni Kanon High School in Mirpur, has been suffering from brain tumour for long.  The physician suggested him…

RAJSHAHI: Public representatives and development activists at a discussion mentioned that concerted efforts of government and non-government organizations concerned is very important for improving living and livelihood condition of the rural poor and marginalized people, reports BSS. They said there…

Bangladesh Coast Guard and Forest Department in Barisal recovered rare species of two turtles in the city and later released those into the Kirtankhola…

Two women were killed and five others injured in a road accident in Bakultala area in Barisal city yesterday afternoon. The deceased were -- Shahnaz Begum, 35, and Kanchan Bala, 55. The bodies were sent to Barisal Medical College morgue for autopsy. The injured-- Humayoun Kabir, 30, Khalil Hawladar,…

Australian Education Open Day Jan 18 PacAsia Bangladesh will organise Australian Education Open Day 2017 at Hotel Amari, Road 41, Gulshan 2 in the capital on Wednesday from 10:30am to 4:30pm, says a press release. Seven reputed universities of Australia are participating in this event. Interested students…

JS body for action against drug abusers Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Assurance on Sunday recommended for taking action against drug abusers aimed at saving the young generation from the curse of addiction. The recommendation came at the 28th meeting of the committee held at the Jatiya…