Dhaka: National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Friday accused BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of emerging as a ‘new authoritarian,’ saying democracy and human rights are not safe under his leadership. ‘Democracy is not safe…
Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman emphasized the critical role of accepting differing views and criticism in maintaining a healthy democratic society. Speaking at the publication ceremony of Barrister Abdur Razzaq’s…
Dhaka: A man was killed and another injured after the motorcycle carrying them lost control and hit a road divider on the Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover in the capital’s Jatrabari area early Friday. The deceased was identified as Kabir Hossain, 32, a secu…
Dhaka: The Mirpur Upazila Health Complex in Kushtia was vandalised and two doctors were injured after relatives and locals allegedly attacked the facility following the death of a three-year-old child who was brought there after drowning in a pond on …
Satkhira: Two minor boys drowned in a pond in Sonatola village under Dakshin Sripur union of Kaliganj upazila in the district today. The deceased were identified as Abdullah, aged 8, son of Azgar Ali of Sonatola village, and Iqbal Hossain, aged 7, son…
Nikli: The traditional boat race returned to the Ghorautra River in Nikli, Kishoreganj, after a 17-year hiatus, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators to both banks of the river.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the race was held in t…
Dhaka: Police today detained 23 people on suspicion of involvement in militant activities during a raid at Tejgaon College Jame Mosque in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tejgaon Division Deputy Commiss…
Jashore: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit announced today that the Mother and Child Welfare Centre in Jashore is set to be upgraded into a 50-bed hospital. Initially, the facility, which currently operates with …
Barishal: A community dialogue was held in Barishal today to raise public awareness about preventing dengue and curbing the spread of Aedes mosquitoes. District Information Office organised the event at the conference room of the Barishal Divisional G…