Bangladeshi researchers invent low-cost cancer detection tech

A group of Bangladeshi researchers on Wednesday said that they have invented a mechanism for detection of cancer through the blood test in less than five minutes at a cost of Tk 500, when currently cancers diagnosis is a long, costly and challenging process.

Punish me as long as you want, Khaleda tells court

‘Punish me as long as you want,’ said Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia to the makeshift courtroom at the old Dhaka Central Jail on Najimuddin Road in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi, Sylhet sworn in

Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations AHM Khairuzzman Liton and Ariful Haque Chowdhury took oath of office on Wednesday.

No human hauler on Dhaka streets

Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Md Aasaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday said that no human haulers would be allowed on the streets in Dhaka city.

Hearing of Khaleda’s case to be held in jail

The government has set up a makeshift courtroom at the old Dhaka Central Jail on Najimuddin Road for holding trial of jailed Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia as she was staying there.

HC judge feels embarrassed to hear Shahidul's bail petition

The High Court Division on Tuesday declined to hear acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam’s bail application on the plea that a judge felt embarrassed.

Salute to student protests for road safety: Obaidul Quader

Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday hailed young boys and girls for their recent protests demanding road safety.

NEC approves Delta Plan 2100

The National Economic Council on Tuesday approved the much anticipated Delta Plan 2100 in a bid to tap the huge potentials of Bangladesh as a Delta country through water resources management, ensuring food and water security and tackling disasters.

No helmet, no fuel, says DMP chief

Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Aashaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday said that no human hauler would be allowed to run on the streets in the city.

ANTI-DRUG DRIVES Crackdown bears hardly any fruit

The countrywide anti-drug drive for around four months has had hardly any impact — drug abuse goes on as ever and the supply chain remains intact, as demand for drugs and treatment of addicts lie largely unaddressed in Bangladesh.