BJC protests arrest of Prothom Alo journalist in Digital Security Act case
The Broadcast Journalist Center (BJC) has protested the Digital Security Act (DSA) case filed against Prothom Alo journalist Shamsuzzaman Shams and his arrest over a report published on March 26.
National | 31 March 2023, 06:40 pm, Friday
Shewrapara, Uttara South Metro rail stations now open to public
Metro rail’s Shewrapara and Uttara South stations opened to the public on Friday.
National | 31 March 2023, 06:45 pm, Friday
Price of broiler chicken goes up, sells at Tk 230 per kg
The broiler chicken was selling at a slightly higher price of Tk220-230, up from the recent price of Tk200- 210 a kilo in the kitchen markets of Dhaka city.
Economy | 31 March 2023, 08:56 pm, Friday
Jasmine's death: 11 RAB officials withdrawn from field duties
Eleven officials of Rab-5, who were involved in the arrest and interrogation of Sultana Jasmine in Naogaon, have been withdrawn from the battalion's Joypurhat camp as well as the field duties.
National | 30 March 2023, 08:22 pm, Thursday
Bollywood’s obsession with fair skin contributed my departure: Priyanka Chopra
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has said that Bollywood’s everlasting “obsession with fair skin” was one of the reasons she left the industry to try her luck in Hollywood eight years ago.
Entertainment | 30 March 2023, 07:26 pm, Thursday
Case against Prothom Alo editor, other journos blatant attack on press freedom: Mirza Fakhrul
Voicing deep concern over suing one after another against journalists, including Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, under the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has been carrying out extreme repression by using the ‘black’ law to gag the media.
Politics | 30 March 2023, 07:14 pm, Thursday
Metro trains to operate between 8am and 2pm from April 5
The metro trains will operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm from April 5 and the passengers will be able to enjoy the modern service for more time.
National | 30 March 2023, 06:45 pm, Thursday
PM for enhancing Bangladesh-Vietnam economic cooperation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday laid emphasis on strengthening the economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Vietnam for the mutual benefit of the both countries as the outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam in Dhaka Pham Viet Chien called on her at Ganabhaban here.
National | 30 March 2023, 06:42 pm, Thursday
BNP’s mindset is still chained in subjugation: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the mentality of those, who question about the country’s independence even after 52 years, is still confined in the shackles of subjugation.
Politics | 30 March 2023, 06:34 pm, Thursday
Digital Security Act was misused in Naogaon incident: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the DHAKA, March 30, 2023 (BSS) - Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the Digital Security Act (DSA) was misused in Naogaon incident, where a woman was detained and later she died in RAB custody.
National | 30 March 2023, 05:32 pm, Thursday
Journalist Shams was freed after interrogation, arrested again after being sued in several cases: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said Criminal Investigation Department (CID) freed Prothom Alo journalist Shamasuzzman Shams after interrogation over a report published on its website on March 26.
National | 30 March 2023, 05:18 pm, Thursday
Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman sued under Digital Security Act
A case has been filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA) against Bengla daily Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman and two others with Ramna Police station here.
National | 30 March 2023, 05:13 pm, Thursday
Students demonstrate at DU demanding release of journo Shams
Democratic Student Council, a student organization formed with the leaders and activists of various left-leaning student organizations, on Thursday demonstrated on Dhaka University campus demanding release of Prothom Alo journalist Shamsuddin Shams.
National | 30 March 2023, 05:09 pm, Thursday
Prothom Alo journalist Shams denied bail, sent to jail
A Dhaka court on Thursday sent Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act after rejecting his bail petition.
National | 30 March 2023, 04:56 pm, Thursday
Actress Tasnia Farin to endorse Vivo smartphones
Popular actress Tasina Farin will be seen in an advertisement for smartphone Vivo. The actress is now collaborating with the global smartphone manufacturer brand vivo.
Entertainment | 29 March 2023, 09:19 pm, Wednesday
Charles III in Germany for first foreign trip as king
Britain's Charles III began his first state visit as king on Wednesday, arriving in Germany for a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit, reports AFP.
International | 29 March 2023, 09:11 pm, Wednesday
1/11 masterminds, BNP are out to hatch plots: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said masterminds of 1/11 and BNP are trying to hatch conspiracies, but it will bring no outcome as same thing doesn't happen repeatedly.
Politics | 29 March 2023, 09:05 pm, Wednesday
No scope to restore caretaker govt system: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday reiterated that there is no scope of restoring the obsolete caretaker government system in the country.
Politics | 29 March 2023, 08:53 pm, Wednesday
Uttara South, Shewrapara stations of metro rail to open on Mar 31
Uttara South and Shewrapara stations of the metro rail are ready to open for commuters from March 31.
National | 29 March 2023, 08:46 pm, Wednesday
UNO's job as upazila chief executive officer is illegal: HC
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday declared the provision that allows upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) to perform duties as chief executive officer of the upazila, illegal and contradictory with the constitution.
Law and Human Rights | 29 March 2023, 08:42 pm, Wednesday