Dhaka: Noted photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam has revealed that he was subjected to mental torture by Israeli forces after being detained from a Gaza-bound vessel on October 8. He shared these harrowing experiences during a press c…
Kishoreganj: A fisherman was killed and two others were injured in a lightning strike at Chikni haor of Borgaon village under Tarail upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Bajlu Mia, 48, son of late Ramzan Ali of Borgaon …
Narail: Former general secretary of Narail District BNP and former president of the district bar association, valiant Freedom Fighter Advocate Molla Khabir Uddin, passed away at his home in Mahishkhola of the district town on Friday afternoon. He was …
Dhaka: Medical services for neurological patients in the country are set to expand further as a new 500-bed building of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) in the capital is expected to open this month. Construction of the new …
Rajshahi: The historic three-day Kheturdham Festival, also known as Khetur Mohotsav, began yesterday at Premtali Gourangabari in Godagari Upazila of the district. Thousands of devotees from across Bangladesh and abroad gathered to participate in one o…
Jahangirnagar: Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) today organised a seminar titled “Let’s Make Mental Wellness a Priority,” marking World Mental Health Day, highlighting the significance of mental well-being among students. The s…
Munshiganj: A mobile court today sentenced four fishermen to 15 days of rigorous imprisonment each for illegally catching hilsa fish during a government-imposed ban period. The court’s action was part of a broader effort to protect the species during …
Dhaka: The signing ceremony of the July National Charter has been rescheduled for October 17 to ensure greater public participation in the event. “The signing ceremony of the July National Charter will be held on October 17, instead of October 15. The…
Dhaka: The International Day of the Girl Child 2025 is being observed globally today to raise awareness about girls’ rights and the challenges they face. The day highlights issues such as gender inequality, child marriage, and lack of access to educat…