Bogura BNP leader killed

Miscreants killed a leader of Transport Owners’ association and also a local leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party at downtown market in Bogura on Sunday night, police and witnesses said.

Nation celebrates Pahela Baishakh

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, was celebrated across the country on Sunday amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm.

Nusrat murder: Nur Uddin, Shamim ‘confess’ to their part

Two accused -- Nur Uddin and Shahadat Hossain Shamim - in the madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi killing case reportedly confessed before a court here on Sunday to their part in the incident.

Khaleda’s health condition improved little: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that their Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health condition has not improved that much at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University over the last two weeks.

Nusrat killed on principal’s order: PBI

The Police Bureau of Investigation on Saturday said that the perpetrators set Nusrat Jahan Rafi ablaze on instruction from the jailed madrassah principal Siraj-ud-Doula, her abuser.

Naba Barsha to make life even more beautiful: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday exchanged Naba Barsha greetings with leaders and workers of Bangladesh Awami League and its associate bodies at Ganabhaban.

Bangladesh, Bhutan sign five bilateral documents

Bangladesh and Bhutan on Saturday signed five bilateral instruments aiming to enhance cooperation on inland waterways, health, agriculture, tourism sectors and public administration training centres.

PBI finds 13 involved in Nusrat killing

The Police Bureau of Investigation has found involvement of some 13 persons, including two women, in Nusrat’s case.

Sexual harassment at edn institutions alarming

Incidents of sexual harassment in educational institutions go unabated across the country as a High Court order issued in 2009 for installing a complaint committee at every institution is not being followed properly, allege educationists and rights activists.

FIREFIGHTING Govt plans to amend rules

The government has decided to amend the Fire Prevention and Fighting Rules 2014 to relax major safety clauses under pressure from apparel and knitwear factory owners.