Ctg DC orders schools to refund extra fees charged for SSC exams

Authority yesterday directed all secondary schools in Chittagong to refund the extra fees charged for the registration of SSC exams 2016 in seven days, or else, it would go for stern actions.
16 November 2015

Stop 'wholesale arrest' of people

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Khandker Mahbub Hossain yesterday urged the government to stop “wholesale arrest” of people and ensure the fundamental rights.
16 November 2015

Bhashani's 39th death anniversary today

Today is the 39th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, a legendary politician and a dreamer of independent Bangladesh.
16 November 2015

Families of slain cops renew call for justice

The only thing the families of the three recently slain policemen want is justice.
16 November 2015

Rocket shell unearthed in Ctg

Workers found an old rocket shell in Panchlaish Police Station compound in Chittagong while digging a hole for a deep tubewell yesterday
16 November 2015

3 cops suspended in Ctg for filing ‘false’ case

Three police officials including the officer-in-charge of Bayezid Police Station in Chittagong city have been suspended for filing a “false” case against an oil company.
16 November 2015

Gayeshwar, Shawkat get bail

The High Court yesterday granted bail to BNP leaders Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and Shawkat Mahmud in seven arson cases.
15 November 2015

Dhaka Lit Fest begins Nov 19

Curtains to the three-day Dhaka Literary Festival, previously known as the Hay Festival Dhaka are set to rise on November 19, for the fifth time on the historic grounds of the Bangla Academy in the capital.
15 November 2015

RU teachers, students demand speedy trial

Some 300 teachers and students joined a procession and rally of Rajshahi University Teachers Association (Ruta) on the campus yesterday
15 November 2015

Japanese firm gets contract for upgrading airport security

A project to improve safety and security in the country's airports was awarded to Sumitomo Corporation, Japan.
15 November 2015

Indian held with smuggled gold

Customs authorities detained an Indian national with four gold bars, weighing around 4kg, in the capital's Shahjalal International Airport yesterday afternoon.
15 November 2015

Swedish deputy minister in town

Swedish Deputy Minister for Employment Irene Wennemo arrived in Dhaka yesterday on a two-day visit to see developments and progress made in the country's labour market.
15 November 2015

SC clears way for trying Redwan

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court verdict that cleared the way for a corruption case against former BNP state minister for liberation war affairs Redwan Ahmed dismissing an appeal filed by him challenging the HC judgment.
15 November 2015

Announces Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

To protect the rights of the religious minorities and indigenous communities, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council yesterday announced to hold a rally in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan on December 4.
15 November 2015

Wildcat bus strike isolates Rajshahi

Hundreds of people in Rajshahi suffered as owners and workers of buses began an indefinite strike yesterday halting passenger travel between the district and the rest of the country.
15 November 2015

Half of Dalits ostracised

Due to their caste and nature of their profession, 50 percent of the 55 lakh Dalits, including 15 lakh Harijans, in Bangladesh became victims of hatred and discrimination at different spheres of society, reveals a survey.
15 November 2015

Tutul won't stop

Still recuperating, Ahmedur Rashid Tutul, proprietor of Shuddhaswor, remains unflinching in his commitment to publishing. He says he will not compromise his principle to publish books necessary for the “awakening of people”.
15 November 2015

Dhaka to seek handover of top criminals

Bangladesh would request repatriation of top criminals hiding in India at the home secretary-level meeting between the two countries beginning in Dhaka today.
15 November 2015

Anti-religious discrimination rally Dec 4

To protect the rights of the religious minorities and indigenous communities, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council yesterday announced to hold a rally in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan on December 4.
15 November 2015

Mosharraf places bill at JS for partisan mayors

LGRD Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain last night placed a bill in parliament allowing municipal mayoral candidates to use registered political parties' parliamentary electoral symbols.
15 November 2015