Beware the next time you pop that fistful of puffed rice into your mouth, for you may be ingesting toxic chemicals with the traditional iftar item. In…

Satkhira: A college teacher died after he fell from the roof top of his building at Pachrokhi village in Tala upazila of the district yesterday morning, reports UNB. The victim was identified as Haider Ali, 46, a resident of the village. Hiader was a teacher of the Statistics department of Tala Women…

Gaibandha: At least 12 people, including five policemen, were injured in a clash between police and supporters of a member and a chairman candidate at Bhajandanga Galna Char in Fulchhari upazila on Tuesday night, reports UNB. The injured policemen are Officer-in-Charge (Investiga­tion) of Fulchhari…

An elderly man was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants while another died of cardiac arrest after being panicked at bordering Patha­rerchar village in Dewanganj upazila of the district yesterday morning. The deceased were identified as Abdul Latif, 55, and Zahurul Islam, 60.   Police…

Aiming to ensure fresh and safe food items during the holy month of Ramadan, Bangla­desh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has strengthened its anti-adulteration drive through operating mobile court across the country, said Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, reports BSS. “BSTI would…

Like the first day of Ramadan, day two also saw traffic coming to a grinding halt on the capital's streets, including the major thoroughfares, in the afternoon. People were rushing back home to break their fast with their near and dear ones ahead of Iftar. Besides, hawkers occupying strategic corners…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh will not sever its diplomatic ties with Pakistan, reports UNB. “I never believe in snapping all sorts of relations with another country,” she said in response to a query regarding the recent unwarranted interfere of Pakistan in the internal…