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Dhaka-Aricha highway remained suspended for 3-hrs as brick kiln workers block road

, Nov. 19 -- Aricha highway remained suspended for three houses as the workers of different brick kilns blocked the highway protesting the government decision to dismantle the brick kilns and declared... Read More


100 rooms of a colony burned to ashes in Gazipur

Gazipur, Nov. 19 -- At least 100 rooms of a tin shed colony were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out in the Jorun area of Konabari in Gazipur. The fire started at 5 pm on Wednesday in a room o... Read More


EU lauds Labour Law revision; seeks swift post-election action

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The European Union (EU) has welcomed the revision of the Bangladesh Labour Act by the interim government, saying this is a crucial step toward stronger labour rights and part and par... Read More


Over 50 injured in Sirajganj clash over local dominance

Sirajganj, Nov. 19 -- At least 50 people were injured in a three-day clash in Sirajganj municipality over local dominance. Among the injured, 26 were admitted to hospitals and clinics. Inspector (In... Read More


BNP demands ROs, AROs from EC's staff for a qualitative change in politics

, Nov. 19 -- BNP on Wednesday demanded the Election Commission to appoint returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs) from the EC's own staff in the elections to bring a positive ... Read More


Lalmonirhat youth jailed for beating parents, setting house on fire

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A mobile court on Wednesday sentenced a youth to six months in prison for beating his parents and setting fire to their house in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat after they refused ... Read More


Verdict on caretaker govt system on Thursday

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Appellate Division will deliver its judgment on Thursday on an appeal challenging its earlier verdict that abolished the caretaker government system for conducting national elect... Read More


Stocks extend gains as market sentiment turns brighter

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh's stock market continued to show signs of recovery on Wednesday, with both bourses closing higher as indices maintained their upward momentum. The DSEX, the key index of ... Read More


Barguna battles relentless dengue surge even in winter

Barguna, Nov. 19 -- Even as winter sets in, the coastal district of Barguna remains gripped by dengue, with new infections being reported daily and the death toll continuing to rise. As of November 1... Read More


Newly appointed French Ambassador meets Jamaat Ameer

, Nov. 19 -- France's newly appointed Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet held a meeting with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday. The meeting was held at the... Read More