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Couple held for alleged trafficking of two Sylhet girls to Cox's Bazar

Sylhet, April 28 -- Police arrested a couple on charge of trafficking two teenage girls from Sylhet to Cox's Bazar and forcing them into illegal profession early Monday. Earlier on Sunday night, the ... Read More


Entertainment industry stands for Iresh Zaker on social media after murder case

Dhaka, April 28 -- Bangladesh's entertainment sector has condemned the inclusion of actor Iresh Zaker in a murder case over the death of BNP activist Mahfuz Alam Shrabon, calling the charges unfounded... Read More


Nearly half a million children in Bangladesh miss full immunisation

Dhaka, April 28 -- UNICEF, WHO and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, on Monday said nearly half a million children in Bangladesh miss full immunization despite 81.6 % coverage. Marking the launch of the Wo... Read More


Reforms should come through referendum: Nur

Dhaka, April 28 -- Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur on Monday said the agreed reform proposals should be implemented through a referendum under the current interim government to sustain... Read More


Constable's body recovered from building in Dhaka

, April 28 -- Police recovered the body of a constable from the ground floor of a five-storey building in the capital's Doyaganj area on Monday. The deceased was identified as Humayun Kabir, a driver... Read More


Taijul spins Bangladesh back into contest as Zimbabwe battle to 227 for nine on day 1

Dhaka, April 28 -- Bangladesh's spinners, led by a five-wicket haul from Taijul Islam, helped the hosts seize the advantage as Zimbabwe ended the first day of the second Test on 227 for 9 at the Bir S... Read More


Locals block highway for 'Burimari Express' to start from Burimari Station in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, April 28 -- Locals in Lalmonirhat on Monday enforced an indefinite blockade on the Burimari Highway, demanding the direct operation of the 'Burimari Express' train from the Burimari Stati... Read More


Fire at scrap yard of Patuakhali thermal power plant: Probe body formed

Patuakhali, April 28 -- member committee has been formed to probe the fire which broke out at the abandoned scrap yard of Patuakhali 1320 MW thermal power plant in Patuakhali district on Sunday. The ... Read More


Farooki terms murder case against Iresh Zaker 'deeply troubling and disturbing'

Dhaka, April 28 -- Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Monday said the filing of a murder case against actor Iresh Zaker is 'deeply troubling and disturbing." "I personally know Iresh ... Read More


Worshop urges ending obstacles to availability of vitamin-enriched safe edible oil

Dhaka, April 28 -- Speakers at a workshop on Monday called for ensuring the availability of vitamin-fortified safe edible oil in quality packaging to build a healthy, disease-free generation in the co... Read More