1 killed, 5 others hurt during post-match clash
A man was stabbed to death while at least five others were injured in Brahmanbaria during a clash between two sides over bursting firecrackers after the final match of a local football tournament
48-hour transport strike in Ctg called from tomorrow
Transports owners and workers today called 48-hour strike across Chattogram from tomorrow morning to press home their four-point demand, including compensation for buses burnt by the students of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet)
City Bank chairman acquitted of charges filed by ex-wife
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka has recently acquitted Aziz Al Kaiser, chairman of City Bank, of all the three cases filed by his ex-wife
Youth sent to jail over raping girl in Jashore
A young man was sent to jail in a case filed for allegedly raping a 17-year-old hearing-impaired girl in a village in Jashore's Sadar upazila.
Mother, 2 children die from electrocution in Barishal
A woman and her two children died from electrocution in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal this afternoon
Bus catches fire in Dhaka's Banani
On information, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control around 4:15pm
7 injured in clash at Jashore Central Jail
Seven people, including two jail guards, were injured in a clash between two rival groups of inmates at Jashore Central Jail this morning
Ethiopian Airlines, Air China to start flights in Bangladesh next month
Two new foreign carriers -- Ethiopian Airlines and Air China -- are set to start flight operations to and from Dhaka from next month
Chief heat officer doesn’t get salary from DNCC: mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said Chief Heat Officer Bushra Afreen does not get salary from the DNCC
Water cannon spray in DNCC area on chief heat officer’s advice
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) started using water cannons to spray water in its areas to prevent air pollution and keep the city cool during the ongoing intense heatwave
Case filed over rape of 2 garment workers in Gazipur
A case was filed last night in connection with the rape of two garment workers in Gazipur's Kaliakoir upazila
Ease visa conditions for workers
State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has called upon the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi workers who want to work in hospitality and catering sectors.
Man dies from electrocution
A man died from electrocution while repairing an electric fan in Barguna’s Taltali yesterday.
Newspaper staffer found dead
Police recovered the body of a man near Kalapathor field in Sylhet city’s Hazaribagh area early yesterday.
Farmer killed in elephant attack
A 65-year-old farmer was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district on Thursday night.
43 years of compassion
Valerie Ann Taylor, a British-born physiotherapist and humanitarian, was recognised yesterday for her enduring dedication and selfless service to the impoverished and individuals with disabilities in Bangladesh for over 43 years.
Two bodies found in Gazipur flat
Police yesterday recovered the body of two teenagers from a flat in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila.
Has Chhatra Union lost its past glory?
Bangladesh Chhatra Union celebrated its 72nd anniversary yesterday.
3 Agrani bank officials sent to jail over Tk 10cr irregularities
Three officers of Agrani Bank’s Kashinathpur branch in Pabna’s Shanthia upazila have been arrested over a Tk 10-crore irregularities.
Innovating art promotion
The art scene of Dhaka is quite robust even though it is a challenging business -- one that needs to build a trusted rapport with the buyers. While art is food for your soul, selling artwork is what runs the show.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in December
Project deadline extended by 2 years, but authorities hope to complete grid line work before scheduled commissioning
