Awami  League general secretary and also Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Obaidul Quader, yesterday (Saturday) urged people to launch a social movement against drugs, corruption and food adulteration. “A social movement is needed as drug addiction is destroying our society like a tsunami.…

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has sounded a note of warning that no musical events will be allowed in open places on the occasion of the 31st night celebration. “All bars will remain closed at night from December 30 to January 1 till 6 pm. Besides, carrying all kinds of arms will also be…

The current occupants of Khulna Railway quarters are living in a constant fear as the dilapidated structures have become too risky for use after years of neglect. Chunks of plaster-flakes are falling from the roof while old walls denote the sorry state of the buildings. For the railway employees who…

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud yesterday reiterated that the release of BNP chief Begum Khaleda Zia is possible only through the judicial process. “Actually, they (BNP) are showing disrespect towards the court and the law by threatening to wage a movement to release Begum Zia. It is tantamount…

Prime Minister’s Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman yesterday urged people to remain alert so that none can foil the ongoing development works undertaken by the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He also called upon the patriotic people to provide necessary support…

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said the present government is going to construct eight 100-bed cancer hospitals in eight divisional cities across the country to ensure swift and standard treatment for cancer patients. “Cancer patients are increasing day by day and as…

A teenage boy was killed as fire broke out at a bakery in city’s Dalmil intersection area early yesterday.  The deceased was identified as Mynul Haque, 15, son of Tara Mia of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria district. He was an employee of the bakery.  Khulna Fire Service and Civil Defense…

At long last, an Urology Clinic was launched in Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) on Thursday. The authorities concerned said KMCH marched one-step ahead in providing specialised service to the patients in the clinic. Urology Clinic was opened at 11am at room number 308 of the hospital. Urology…

Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque yesterday urged the journalists to play a responsible role in discharging their duties for building a developed nation. Terming the mass media as watchdog of the society the mayor called upon the journalists to project highly and extend…

Police recovered the body of an unidentified woman in a sack from Uttarjamsing area in the municipality area yesterday morning.  Sub-inspector Alamgir Hossain of Savar Model Police Station said police found the decomposed body packed in a sack behind the house of Montaj Molla. The hands of the…

Int’l conference on SDGs held at RU BSS, Rajshahi A two-day international conference on SDGs was held recently at Rajshahi University (RU) with initiative of its Department of Statistics aimed at providing a unique platform for a diverse community including scholars, researchers and developers.…