Bangladesh
Mother, daughter killed in Gaibandha road crash
A mother and her daughter were killed in a road accident in Gobindaganj upazila on Tuesday night.
IU officials continue work abstention
A section of Islamic University Officers’ Association (IUOA) observed work abstention for the third consecutive day to press for their 13-point charter of demands on the campus in Kushtia on Wednesday.
2 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Two new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8am on Wednesday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Cultural practices indispensable for development: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said cultural practices are indispensable for taking the country towards development.
Why Baul singer Shariat won’t be granted bail: HC
The High Court on Wednesday issued a rule asking to know from authorities concerned as to why Baul singer Shariat Sarkar will not get bail.
Trawler capsize in Bay: Case filed against 19
A case has been filed against 19 people in connection with the trawler capsize near the St. Martin’s Island in the Bay of Bengal which left 15 Rohingyas dead and 52 others ‘missing’.
Stranded 17 Chinese sailors to return home tonight
Seventeen Chinese sailors who remained stuck for three days in a ship docked at Sitakunda are set to return to their country on Wednesday night, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.
Toxic air in Dhaka
Bangladesh capital Dhaka always grapples with air pollution. The situation turns acute in winter. The pollution level in the capital reached its extreme level due to uncontrolled discharge of dust from construction works and road digging, posing serious health risks to the city dwellers.
Will light up every house by ‘Mujib Borsho’: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government will light up every house across the country within the ‘Mujib Borsho’ (Mujib Year) by bringing all people under the electricity coverage.
One killed in Sylhet road crash
A rickshaw puller was killed when a truck hit a rickshaw in city’s Surma Market area on Wednesday morning.