In an effort to prevent circulation of counterfeit notes ahead of the Holy Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken a step to set up around 1,500 fake note detector machines in cattle markets in and outside the capital, reports BSS. “Earlier, BB has provided over 1,000 machines as per demand…

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday alleged that the government is conspiring to 'destroy' the state's basic pillars to enforce a 'one-party' rule on people, reports UNB. “The government is carrying out all of its activities to indirectly restore one-party…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has extended her helping hand to the popular actress of the silver screen Anwara Begum as she is living a miserable life…

The 41st death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, popularly known as Bidrohi Kobi, was observed on Sunday across the country with due respect,…

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Women and Children Affairs Ministry yesterday strongly recommended to fulfill the vacant posts of all departments and directorates under the ministry within the next six months. The recommendation made at the 37th meeting of the committee held at the Jatiya Sangsad…

The health condition of eminent singer Abdul Jabbar, who has been undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for last…

Grameenphone has started a relief operation of Taka 10 crore for the victims of the ongoing flood across the country, reports BSS. The funds will go towards the preparation of relief packs for distribution through its disaster response partner Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), said a GP press…

The court here today fixed October 10 for submission of the probe report in the case relating to Holey Artisan attack at Gulshan in the capital, reports BSS. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nurunnahar Yesmin passed the order as investigating officer of the case, Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime…

RAJSHAHI:  A massive tree plantation can help reduce carbon emission to a substantial level and that is very important to face the adverse impact of climate change in the vast Barind tract, reports BSS. There is no alternative to create more forest area which needs an adequate financial support…

KHULNA: Khulna metropolitan and district police have taken stringent security measures for peaceful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. The measures were taken at a meeting at the KMP headquarters recently with Additional Police Commissioner Md Mahbub Hakim in the chair. Senior police officers…

Bangladesh Medical Association, Rangpur Branch arranged a discussion marking National Mourning Day in the city yestesrday. The doctors of the eight districts joined programme. Dr Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin, president, central BMA was chief guest on the occasion. Dr Delwar Hossain, president, BMA Rangpur…

Football tournament held at Gono Bishwabidyalay The Final “Annual Inter Department Football (Male and Female) Tournament-2017’’ was held on Saturday on its own playground, says a press release.  The female team of the Business Administration defeated the Department of Law by 1-0…