Democracy must be functional: Dr Kamal
Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said democracy must be made functional so that the country’s people can exercise their basic rights. As his party is facing a split,…
SCC mayor Ariful Haque hospitalised
Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) mayor Ariful Haque was admitted to a hospital in the city on Saturday. Dr Zahidul Islam, chief medical officer of SCC, said the mayor was taken…
Vegetable prices skyrocketing, potatoes selling at ‘double price’
Defying the government’s fixed rate of Tk 30 per kg, traders are selling potatoes at double prices in the kitchen markets of the capital, pinching the pockets of customers. Visiting…
20 injured as anti-rape long march comes under attack in Feni
A long march protesting the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women, came under attack in Feni injuring 20 people including journalists on Saturday. Some miscreants attacked…
Hilsa Preservation drives: Current nets worth Tk 9 cr seized, 178 fishermen jailed
Mobile courts conducted to preserve Hilsa seized current nets worth Tk 9 crore and finned 178 fishermen in the last three days until Saturday. Public Relations officer of Fisheries and…
Bangladesh, others request India for Covid vaccine trials: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there are requests from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Qatar and Bhutan for clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine. Indian scientists and research teams are collaborating…
CEC puts forward host of reasons for low turnout
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday explained the reasons behind the low turnout of voters in the by-elections to Dhaka-5 and Naogaon-6 constituencies saying that there was no…
BCB President’s Cup: Afif propels Najmul XI to 264
Left-handed batsman Afif Hossain posted a wonderful 98 to propel Najmul XI to a challenging total of 264, also the highest in the event so far, for eight wickets off…