The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its order on May 21 on appeals filed by 138 doctors against a High Court (HC) order that declared their appointment to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) illegal. A five-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief…

BNP vice chairman Abdullah Al-Noman on Wednesday said their party will join the next general election forcing the government to hold it under an election-time 'supportive' government, reports UNB. “The government has made many sarcastic comments over the election-time supportive government.…

Speakers at a seminar in the capital yesterday suggested increasing awareness among both men and women to reduce spousal violence on women and girls, reports BSS. “We would have to ensure more employment opportunities for women along with creating awareness against violence on them,” said…

The High Court yesterday transferred Zia Charitable Trust fund embezzlement case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from Special Judge Court-3 to Special Judge Court-5. In response to a petition, the HC bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Shahidul Karim shifted the case to Dhaka Special…

Arfan Ali Ayat, son of Ali Mursalin Amil, is fighting against Down Syndrome and has a 7mm hole in his heart.  Around Tk 10 lakh is needed for his…

Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday called for tougher enforcement of laws and practical steps to fight the country’s tobacco menace, said to afflict some 4.13 crore adults consuming tobacco in some form, reports UNB. With just over 9.6 crore voters comprising the adult population of the country…

Workshop on marine ecosystem begins at DU A three-day workshop titled 'Sustainable Management of Marine Ecosystem and Acidification Monitoring' began at the seminar room of Center for Advance Research in Sciences on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Tuesday. DU Oceanography Department organised…

Indian held with cigarettes  Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) seized huge quantities of foreign cigarettes from an Indian citizen at Shahjalal International Airport early Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of CIID held the Indian national Abdur Rahim, 40, son of Mohammad…