Photo of the day
Fourth-grader Akhi joins her mother every day after school to lend a hand in the risky job of breaking bricks, just so her mother can go home a little sooner, after earning a daily income of Tk 250-300. Many workers in the profession are forced to use improvised protective gear as they are given none, leaving them susceptible to frequent injuries. The photo was taken from Bakchor area near Jurain recently. Photo: Anisur Rahman
ducsu polls
The morning following the much awaited Ducsu polls saw demos and counter-demos at Dhaka University. Students brought out a procession demanding reelection and vice chancellor's resignation. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan/File
ducsu polls
A student holds a placard reading “mystery of the [ballot] box”. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
A locked classroom during students' strike. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
Rejecting election result, BCL activists stage a sit-in near the VC's residence. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
A man and a child on a bike move past a burning tyre, after agitators set it on fire. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
decorated with the rank and badges
Prof Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, vice chancellor of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, being decorated with the rank and badges of major by Brig Gen Abdul Baten Khan, director general of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Lt Col Towfique Nowshad, director (training) of BNCC, at BNCC Headquarters in Dhaka recently. Photo; Collected
Nomination paper submission
Awami League leader Saber Hossain Chowdhury at the office of Election Commission in Dhaka's Segunbagicha after submitting his nomination paper around noon yesterday. Photo: Amran Hossain
Nomination paper submission
Flanked by supporters, BNP's Shama Obaid holds the nomination letter for Faridpur-2 constituency in front of the party chief's Gulshan office in the afternoon. Photo: Prabir Das
Gypsy Women
Although a notice pasted on the wall prohibits occupation of footpath by hawkers, bede (gypsy) women sit there regularly to sell their so-called “healing” service. The photo was taken in front of Bandarbazar police outpost in Sylhet city on Monday. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
Shaheed Dr Milon Day
Mother and family members of Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon pray at his grave on Dhaka Medical College (DMC) campus, marking Shaheed Dr Milon Day yesterday. Photo: Collected
Free Bird
A juvenile steppe eagle spreads its wings atop a mango tree near the Padma river bank in Rajshahi. The migratory bird was released into nature after being treated for over a week. It was found sick in Natore's Halti beel by a farmer. The forest department with the help of “Sabuj Bangla”, a local bird lovers' club, rescued the bird of prey and brought it to Rajshahi. Before releasing it on Saturday, Bangladesh Bird Club and International Union for Conservation of Nature researchers tied a metal ring to its leg for monitoring its whereabouts. Steppe eagle is listed as endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Photo: Collected
20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo
Eminent personalities from different sectors attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel last evening. Photo: Collected
20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo
Editor of the newspaper Matiur Rahman, speaks to the guests. Photo: Collected
25 years of editorship
Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, with his colleagues at The Daily Star premises yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
25 years of editorship
In celebration of his 25 years as editor of the daily, a cake was also cut. Photo: Rashed Shumon
New member at the Chittagong Zoo
A mother deer watches over her newborn fawn at the Chittagong Zoo. The baby spotted deer was born on Sunday, bringing the total number of the species in the zoo to 11. The photo was taken on Monday. PHOTO: RAJIB RAIHAN
Kalabagan Mandap
People crowd the Durga Puja mandap at Kalabagan playground in Dhaka as they celebrate Nabami, the penultimate day of the festivity, yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
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Ensure smooth Eid journey for holidaymakers
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary yesterday ordered police officials to ensure hassle-free Eid journey of holidaymakers.
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Fire razes valuables of nine shops
Fire razed valuables of nine shops at KB Bazar in Boilchhari union under Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram yesterday morning.
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‘Yaba trader’ snatched from police custody in Ctg
Miscreants snatched an alleged yaba trader from police custody in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila on Monday night. During the attack, at least 10 police personnel sustained injuries.
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Iftar packets for people stuck in traffic
“Snickers Cares” -- an initiative of Transcom Distribution Co Ltd and Mars International -- are distributing food packets to working people who cannot have iftar with their family and friends due to being stuck in traffic during that time, said a press release.
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Death of Abrar: Court asks for report on further probe by June 27
A Dhaka court yesterday asked detectives to submit by June 27 the report on further investigation into the death of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury in a road accident on March 19.
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Rab arrests two with yaba in Sylhet
A team of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab-11) arrested two persons in possession of 1,930 yaba pills from Ajir Market area of Beanibazarupazila in Sylhet yesterday.
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Pushing the boundaries of a lease
The busy roads of Kahettuly in Old Dhaka are home to many timeworn buildings with interesting architecture and history. One such building stands at 15 BK Ganguly Lane -- a property owned by the government -- with seven leaseholders living there.
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BIWTA knocks down 27 shops at Sadarghat
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) yesterday demolished 27 illegal shops near old terminal of Sadarghat yesterday.
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94th birth anniversary of Nurjahan Murshid
Today is the 94th birth anniversary of Nurjahan Murshid, a renowned politician, women’s rights activist, and one of the organisers of the Liberation War.
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Govt to ensure women’s equal rights to inheritance
The government is planning to amend the existing law to ensure equal rights of men and women to ancestral property, said State Minister for Social Welfare Sharif Ahmed yesterday.
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Zero tolerance against illegal migration: Shahriar Alam
The government has taken a zero tolerance policy to prevent illegal migration, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said yesterday.
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BNP to challenge govt move: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed yesterday said they will soon move to the Supreme Court challenging the government’s decision of setting up a makeshift court in Keraniganj Central Jail to hold trial of the cases filed against the party chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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Ramadan rhapsody at Four Points by Sheraton Dhaka
Four Points by Swheraton Dhaka has created a host of exclusive offers for this month of Ramadan. From sunset, guests can enjoy a generous array of Middle Eastern delicacies.
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PM vows to continue drives against terrorism, graft
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the drives against terrorism, militancy, corruption and drug will continue, reiterating her government’s firm stance against these social menaces as she hosted an iftar for professionals and civil society figures.
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Health directorate submits report to HC on ICU cost
The directorate of health services submits a report to the High Court saying that Tk 53 lakh is needed for setting up an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Tk 23 lakh is needed for installing a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in a hospital.
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IGP asks cops to step up security ahead of Eid
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary asks all the police officials to step up security measures and intelligence surveillance to prevent any untoward incident ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Khulna jute mill workers suspend strike
Workers of nine state-owned jute mills in Khulna region suspend their indefinite strike after getting assurance that their demands would be met.
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Momen rejects reported halt of visas for Pakistanis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen rejects media reports that Bangladesh halted visas for Pakistanis but acknowledged delays in issuing visas which he attributed to Islamabad authorities.
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SC clarifies its May 16 notice for media
The Supreme Court administration says making and publishing reports, for which the court’s image and dignity become tarnished and the trial proceedings are influenced, are not expected.
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HC halts privilege for loan defaulters
The High Court has halted the privilege of loan defaulters to secure further loans by giving a 2 per cent down payment until June 23.
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Chuadanga, Natore DCs procure paddy directly from farmers
Deputy Commissioners in Natore and Chuadanga have started procuring paddy directly from the farmers.
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Suspended DU BCL activist attempts suicide
A BCL activist of Dhaka University unit, who was suspended from the organization following a recent scuffle at Madhur Canteen, has attempted to take her own life.
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HC wants test report of Wasa water in 34 areas
The High Court has directed the government to test the Wasa supply water of 34 areas in Buet and Dhaka University laboratories.
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NEC okays 21% higher ADP budget for FY19-20
National Economic Council (NEC) approves an annual development programme (ADP) worth Tk 202,721 crore for 2019-20, what is 21 per cent higher compared to last fiscal.
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BIWTA demolishes 25 illegal structures at Sadarghat
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) demolishes illegal structures near old terminal of Sadarghat in the capital.
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1 held with 6.5kg gold at Dhaka airport
Customs officials detain a passenger with 65 gold bars weighing 6.5 kilogrammes at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka last night.
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All city buses to come under ticketing system: DSCC mayor
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday said that all city buses will be brought under ticketing system, to solve passengers’ suffering, after Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Dhk-Tangail Highway: Human chain demands footbridge
Several hundred people of Jamurki union formed a human chain beside Dhaka-Tangail highway at Pakulla Bus Stand in Mirzapur upazila yesterday, demanding construction of a footbridge in the area.
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Post-deprived BCL faction calls off protests
The faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League who were “deprived” of posts in the central committee halted their protests yesterday, following assurance from Awami League’s senior leaders.
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Bring criminal charges against 31 owners: HC
The High Court yesterday directed police to immediately initiate criminal proceedings against owners of 31 illegal brick kilns in Dinajpur, Nilphamari, and Rangpur, for forging two HC orders that allowed them to operate the brick kilns.
