April 16, 2024

13 killed in Faridpur road accident

DHAKA, At least 13 people were killed and several others injured as a bus and a pick-up van collided head-on in Kanaipur area of Sadar upazila here this morning.

The identities of the deceased could not be known immediately.

Md Hasanuzzaman, office…

Daiji-Jogbudha road construction at snail pace

The locals here have been worried over snail-paced construction of Daiji-Jogbudha roadway. The contract for construction of the roadway was made six years back.

The Physical Infrastructure Development Office here admitted that the 13-km stretch at …

Implementation of laws vital for good governance: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stressed that the establishment of good governance in the country could be ensured only through a successful implementation of laws.

In his address to a programme on “Challenges for good governance …

Saber urges youth to play role in advocating climate justice

DHAKA, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the government will involve young people, specially women, in combating climate change and promoting equitable solutions for affected communities.

The minister…

Greece keen to open diplomatic mission in Dhaka

DHAKA, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis today said that opening a diplomatic mission in Dhaka is a priority for the Greek government.

He gave the assurance to Bangladesh foreign minister Dr Hasan Mahmud at a bilateral meeting held at the S…

KMC to organise month-long skill fair from May 1

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is to organise a month-long ‘Skill Fair’ from coming May 1 at local Tundikhel.

The KMC is organising the skill fair under its pride project. It has collaborated with the Federation of Professional Training and Employ…

Public health will also be included to NAP: Saber

DHAKA, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said public health will also be included to the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).

“Health issue was not included to the 113 agendas of NAP. Now we are considering to …