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Public recreation spots thrive in Barishal city

The recreational spots of Barishal are returning to life as people get out for some fresh air on the banks of river Kirtankhola and Bangabandhu Udyan.

Residents start taking down their homes amid no alternative

Doraiswami for best possible understanding

‘BNP promises to implement dream of democratic state’

Admission tests at RU begin June 14

Woman, her grandchild die as truck hits auto-rickshaw

Want to ensure Biman flights leave on time

NMST named best org of science ministry

Former UP chairman found dead at home

Boy dies after being mauled by dogs

12 DU students expelled for digital fraud

From fake flowers and fruits to looking glasses and shiny discs -- Jahangir Hossain has decorated this rickshaw to his heart’s content. He comes to Dhaka from Narayanganj every morning to earn a living. A well decorated rickshaw attracts more passengers, helping him take home around Tk 700 every day, said Jahangir. The photo was taken recently in Dhanmondi. Photo: ANISUR RAHMAN

Railway to begin recruitment soon

Manpower shortage forced Bangladesh Railway (BR) to shut down more than 100 stations, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan yesterday said, adding that they would recruit 10,000 to 12,000-strong manpower in the first phase.
12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage observed

The nation yesterday observed the 12th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage, which left 74 people, including 57 army officers, dead.
Freedom fighter Wahid Ullah passes away

Freedom fighter Wahid Ullah passed away at his residence in the capital’s Siddheshwari early yesterday. He was 72. Wahid breathed his last around 12am due to complications arising from advanced stage Parkinson’s disease.
Amazon is facing off Reliance in India, here’s why

Amazon, world’s largest e-commerce business is facing off Reliance, India’s largest company in a legal battle that could shape the growth of the Indian e-commerce scenario.
135 structures built illegally on Shitalakkhya river bank removed

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) today demolished 135 structures built illegally on the bank of the Shitalakkhya river in Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila.
Home Economics College students protest demanding continuation of exams

Students of Home Economics College are staging demo in front of their college demanding continuation of ongoing exams.
Students of various colleges in Sylhet stage demo for reopening educational institutions

Students of various colleges in Sylhet today staged demonstrations in the city for around an hour demanding reopening of educational institutions.
Protest to continue exams: National University students detained from Shahbagh

Shahbagh police this morning detained some of the students of National University who were gathering in the area to stage protest over the postponement of their ongoing exams.
BGB to observe Martyrs’ Day today

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will observe Martyrs’ Day today with due solemnity to commemorate those killed in the February 25-26 carnage at Pilkhana headquarters of then Bangladesh Rifles (now BGB) in 2009.
No construction on canals without DSCC permission: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh yesterday gave instruction to suspend all housing projects constructed by filling up canals without the city corporation’s permission.