The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) handed over a brand-new ambulance to the NGO Research, Training and Management (RTM) International in Kutupalong refugee camp of Cox's Bazar district, reports UNB. The ambulance will ensure that the refugees living in two camps, as well as host communities,…

Light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm swept different parts of the capital at Sunday noon brought a little relief to the city dwellers suffering from persistent heat wave since last couple of weeks, reports UNB. Officials at the Meteorology Department said rain or thunder showers accompanied by…

A 163-page verdict for killing blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider in 2015 was published on the Supreme Court website on Sunday, sentencing two people to death,…

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld a High Court order that previously granted bail to BNP joint secretary general Aslam Chowdhury…

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld a High Court order that previously granted bail to BNP joint secretary general Aslam Chowdhury…

A Barisal court yesterday noon sentenced two, including a woman, to death and one to life term for killing a man. The death sentenced accused were identified as Momotajo Begam and her lover Kalam Hawladar. Life sentenced accused is Rajib Rari of Tum Char village under Bandar police station of Barisal.…

State Minister for Labour and Employment Mujibul Haque Chunnu yesterday said the government is working to create employment opportunities for the youths through enhancing their skills, reports BSS. “The country has a significant number of young population. We have to educate them with IT skills…

A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) mobile court conducted an anti-adulteration drive in the old city's Badamtoli area and fined a banana trader and a mango trader Tk 1 lakh for using harmful chemicals in fruits on Sunday, reports UNB. Besides, Armed Police Battalion (APBn) also conducted separate anti-adulteration…

A total of 50 meritorious and financial challenged students of Faculty of Business Studies of University of Dhaka (DU) have been awarded scholarships from First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) Limited, reports UNB. Prof Dr A A M S Arefin Siddique, Vice-chancellor of DU was present as chief guest in the…

The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday upheld a High Court (HC) order that stayed the Dhaka University authorities' decision suspending Prof Reazul Haque of Development Studies Department, reports UNB. A four-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court passed the order on Sunday after…

CHITTAGONG: Police arrested a youth with a single barrel gun and a round of cartridge from city's Bakalia area today, reports BSS. The arrested was identified as Ali Akbar, 29, hailed from Raipur thana of Lakshmipur district. Officer-in-charge (OC) Bakalia thana Pranab Chowdhury said police on secret…

RAJSHAHI: Mango, the highest juicy and delicious fruit of the summer season, has started appearing in the markets of Rajshahi district for last few days, reports BSS. Some indigenous varieties along with Gopalbhog have appeared in the markets, but most consumers are frustrated with the high price. However,…

Health and Family Planning Minister Mohammad Nasim on Saturday said another 500 beds will be added at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) by the June next year as part of its expansion work, reports UNB. The Health Minister also directed the NICVD authorities to conduct all types…

Armed Police Battalion (APBn-5) and BSTI yesterday conducted a raid on Lavender Super Shop at Gulshan and fined Taka one lakh for selling and marketing products without BSTI approval and license, reports BSS. Senior Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP) of APBn-5 Md Saidur Rahman Rubel and Executive…

RAJSHAHI: Taking part in an oath-taking programme here more than 100 youths vowed to prevent violence against life and nature, reports BSS. They also voiced for time-befitting and effective measures to prevent such type of violence for conservation of both biodiversity and life diversity in the region…

KHULNA: Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has taken a good number of steps to ensure security and keep vehicular movement smooth during the holy month of Ramadan, reports BSS. KMP Commissioner Nibash Chandra Majhi said this on Saturday while addressing a view exchange meeting over traffic movement and…

RAJSHAHI: Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) Commissioner Shafiqul Islam said all possible measures have already been taken to ensure overall security during the holy month of Ramadan, reports BSS. “RMP is determined to bring those who will be found guilty of violating any law in Ramadan to book,”…

RAJSHAHI” Fisheries experts and extension officials laid stress the need for developing sanctuary to protect fish species including the small indigenous ones in natural water bodies, reports BSS. They viewed sanctuary always contributes a lot towards protecting the native fish species and conserving…

Conference on Computational Mathematics begins at DU A two-day international conference on “Advances in Computational Mathematics” kicked off at A F Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban auditorium of Dhaka University (DU) on Saturday. DU Vice-chancellor Prof Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique inaugurated the…