Madrassahs, enrolment on rise
The number of students in madrassahs is increasing, particularly following the government’s recognition of qawmi madrassah education.
REMARKS ON PROTESTERS PM echoes Ayub, Yahya, Hitler, Mussolini: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday alleged prime minister Sheikh Hasina echoed the voices of dictators like Ayub, Yahya, Hitler, and Mussolini by threatening protesters at public universities, who brought allegations of corruption against vice-chancellors, with legal actions.
930 workers deported from KSA in a week
A total of 930 Bangladeshi workers were deported from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in last seven days, said officials and the workers on return home.
JU protesters ask VC to prove her innocence
Jahangirnagar University protesters – students and teachers – on Friday said that it was the responsibility of government agencies to look into the corruption allegations they had raised against
Lawyer for Ukraine whistleblower sends White House cease and desist letter to stop Trump's attacks
A lawyer for the Ukraine whistleblower, whose complaint document triggered the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, has sent a letter to the White House warning the President to "cease and desist" attacking his client.
India-Pakistan 'peace corridor' opens Sikh temple to tourists
After more than 70 years, Indian Sikhs will now be able to visit one of the religion's holiest sites by crossing the international border with Pakistan without a visa.
The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago. But an invisible barrier still divides Germany
The Berlin Wall was torn down 30 years ago. The seismic event sent shock waves across Europe, and sparked hopes for millions of East Germans.
JU protesters say they won’t budge
The protesters at Jahangirnagar University had been continuing their agitation for the third day on Thursday at the closed institution to press for removal of its vice-chancellor for her alleged corruption.
Sadeque laid to rest with state honours
Former Dhaka mayor and valiant freedom fighter Sadeque Hossain Khoka was laid to rest at Jurain Graveyard in Dhaka with state honours on Thursday evening.
16.8pc adults, 13.6pc children have mental disorder in Bangladesh
At least 16.8 per cent of the adult population in and 13.6 per cent of the children in Bangladesh suffer from mental disorders, revealed a survey.
