Central Desk
Students should acquire skill in technology : Education Minister
Education Minister Dipu Moni today urged the students to be skilled in technology to meet the challenges of the coming days.
Jhalakathi launch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 46
The death toll from Friday's deadly launch fire off the coast of Jhalakathi rose to 46 with the recovery of two more bodies from the Sugandha River on Wednesday.
Holy Family teacher held over sexual harassment
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has arrested an assistant professor of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College on charge of sexually harassing a student.
2 ‘outlaws’ killed in Rangamati gunfight
Two persons have been killed in a gunfight between two suspected outlawed groups in Baghaichhariupazila of Rangamati on Wednesday.
No scope of dispute over EC formation: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said President Abdul Hamid has initiated dialogue with the political parties to form a search committee to ultimately form Election Commission (EC) and the next EC would be formed as per his decision.
15 Bangladeshis killed on border in 11 months: ASK
A total of 15 Bangladeshis were killed by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the last 11 months from January to November this year.
78 die in jail custody from Jan-Nov 2021: ASK
A total of 78 people have died in jail custody across the country in the last 11 months from January, said rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).
NZ drop Ajaz for Bangladesh Test series
Spinner Ajaz Patel has been left out of the New Zealand (NZ) squad for the series against Bangladesh less than three weeks after becoming only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings of international cricket.
Light rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light rain or drizzle at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions and the regions of Kushtia and Jashore in the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am on Wednesday.
Accident halts rail communications on Dhaka-Chattogram route
Rail communications on Dhaka-Chattogram route has remained cut off after a Dhaka-bound train hit a lorry at SKM Jute Mills level crossing in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Tuesday.
4 arrested over Rampur bus fire: RAB
The law enforcers have arrested four persons, including the main perpetrator Monir Hossain, in connection with a case filed for torching buses in Rampura.
Tk 3cr gold recovered at Dhaka airport; one held
Customs officials have detained a man and seized 44 gold bars from inside two hammers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
No outdoor gathering in Cox’s Bazar on New Year's Eve
No outdoor events or gathering will be allowed in Cox’s Bazar on the New Year’s Eve as the law enforcement agencies have taken extra precaution to ensure the safety of tourists.
Mahmud Abbas visits Israel in rare trip
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visited Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday during a rare trip to Israel for what Gantz's department said were talks on security and civil matters.
Ebrahim Raisi set to visit Russia early in new year
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is preparing to visit Russia following an invitation from his counterpart Vladimir Putin, an Iranian government spokesman said today, a first since 2017.