In an attempt to perform deception, Mizanur Rahman, suspended deputy inspector general (DIG) of police, yesterday filed two applications before two separate benches of the High Court Division seeking anticipatory bail in a corruption case. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer advocate Khurshid Alam…

A Pangaon-bound import-laden cargo vessel from the Chattogram port lost 43 containers into the Bay of Bengal near the Hatiya Channel due to rough sea waters yesterday. Every day, over 150 container vessels and oil tankers carry goods from the Chattogram port to Pangaon using the route. The ‘KSL…

Describing the government's decision to raise the gas price as an unjustified one, BNP yesterday warned of waging a street movement if it does not back off from the move. In a statement, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir issued the warning. "The gas tariff has been increased…

The Forest Department has imposed a 65-day ban on fishing in all canals in the Sundarbans from July 1 to August 31 to ensure safe breeding and preservation of fish and other aquatic animals. This fishing ban has been imposed immediately after the end of a 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal that…

Four workers suffered burn injuries as an explosion took place in a room of Comfort Doctor's Chamber at Green Road in the capital yesterday. The injured are Mohammad Russel, 30, Foyez, 23, Sujon, 19, and Rakib, 22. Sources at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) said the four workers were doing…

Visiting Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed paid courtesy calls on Central African Republic (CAR) Defence Adviser Thomas Theophile Tchimangoua and its Army Chief Mamadou Zephirin on Saturday. After exchanging mutual good wishes, both the Defence Adviser and the Army Chief urged the Gen Aziz to…

Country’s oldest university and highest echelon of academic excellence, the University of Dhaka is going to celebrate its 98th founding day today in a befitting manner. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the eve of the day. The university authority…