‘Stop importing fish from India’: Jashore fish farmers
Fish farmers and importantly the Fisheries Department of Jashore district are calling for a ban on importing fish from India, at a time when the country’s fish imports from India…
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
First it was toilet paper. Disinfectant wipes. Beans. Coins. Computers. Now, desks are in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of kids logging onto virtual school this…
Man stabbed dead by ‘step-son’ in city
A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his teenage step-son in Dakhshinkhan area of the city on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Mohor Uddin, 40, son…
JS Whip Atiur infected with coronavirus
Atiur Rahman Atik, Jatiya Sangsad whip and also president of Sherpur district Awami League, has been infected with coronavirus. His test result came on Friday night, said his daughter…
Young woman ‘raped’ at Sylhet MC College hostel
A 19-year-old woman has reportedly been raped by youths in a dormitory of Sylhet MC College. The rapists violated the woman around 7pm on Friday after tying up her…
WB okays $200 mn for Bangladesh to ensure safe water in rural areas
The World Bank has approved $200 million to help Bangladesh improve access to safe water and sanitation services in rural areas. The Bangladesh Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for…
5th phase flood leaves 60,000 people marooned in Kurigram
The fifth phase of flood in Kurigram has marooned 60,000 people, according to the UP chairmen of the flood-hit areas. The overall flood situation remains unchanged though the water…
5th phase flood leaves 60,000 people marooned in Kurigram
The fifth phase of flood in Kurigram has marooned 60,000 people, according to the UP chairmen of the flood-hit areas. The overall flood situation remains unchanged though the water…