Investigators probing the murder of freethinking writer, publisher Shahjahan Bachchu have claimed that there is a remarkable headway in the case, reports UNB. A top official of a law enforcing agency told the news agency that investigators are almost confirmed about involvement of a religious extremist…

After the declaration of the schedule for the Barishal City Corporation election, the election process officially came into force from June 13. Till the time of filing this report four candidates of the BNP, JaPa, IAB and CPB had collected nomination forms from the Election Commission for one mayor,…

BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed yesterday warned the government of dire consequences if ‘Khulna-style’ polls are held in Gazipur City Corporation on Tuesday, reports UNB. “The Gazipur election is an acid test for both the government and the Election Commission. We'll closely observe…

KHULNA: Speakers at a discussion here yesterday said extensive promotion of e-services has become vital for ensuring accountability among the employees at government offices, reports BSS.  “E-services can also help people check all kinds of corruption,” the speakers said while addressing…

Eid special river vessels service was ended yesterday night. The service was started from June 12. After celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr over 4 lakh people left Barishal for Dhaka in last four nights by 35 private launches and two state owned steamers buying even deck ticket from black market. Md Mustafizur…

The government distributed 259 crore, 79 lakh, 22 thousand and 902 textbooks free of cost among the pre-primary and secondary level students from the academic year 2010 to 2018, reports BSS. “The government distributed textbooks among pre-primary, primary, ibtedayee, secondary, dakhil, dakhil…

The arrival of modern equipment has boosted the participation of students in the Rajshahi University (RU) central gymnasium. Partho Prathim Mullick, deputy director of the physical exercise & education (PEE) department and also the gym instructor, explains to students the benefits of physical exercise.…

RAJSHAHI: Election related posters, banners and festoons of possible candidates for the upcoming election to the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) were…

RAJSHAHI: A total of 69,008 people are getting old- age allowance worth around Taka 41.41 crore during the current fiscal in the district, reports BSS. Besides, 15,110 other people with special needs are receiving disability allowance valued at around Taka 9.52 crore. This was revealed in an allowance-book…

Land Minister Shamsur Rahman Sherif yestedray sought help of all for building a society free from terrorism, extortion and drug, urging them not to patronise drug dealers, reports BSS.  “Please do not help those involved in drug trade in the society,” he said while addressing a discussion…

SUST to reopen today after Eid, summer vacation Sylhet: The academic activities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) will resume on Sunday after Eid-ul-Fitr and summer vacation. Ishfaqul Hossain, registrar of the university, said that the academic activities were suspended from 20th…