DU Chhatra Dal plans weekly drives to keep campus clean
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal’s Dhaka University unit will observe a campus cleaning day every Saturday after the ongoing Durga Puja vacation to promote cleanliness, environmental...
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When madrasas fail to keep children safe
A series of cases involving sexual abuse and violence against children in madrasas across Bangladesh has renewed concerns about student safety and the effectiveness of...
Lakshmi Puja today
Bengali Hindus will celebrate Lakshmi Puja today (Sunday), worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and praying for wealth, prosperity and good fortune. The festival, also known as Kojagari...
New law to target extortionists within days: IGP
Police will be able to file cases against extortionists on their own initiative, without requiring public complaints, under a new law expected to be introduced...
Sajek blockade enters 3rd day
Tourism in Sajek Valley remained disrupted on Saturday as an indefinite road blockade entered its third day, with joint forces continuing patrols to maintain law...
‘We won’t join local polls without level playing field’
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed concern over the prospect of fair local government elections, alleging...
Jamaat has ‘understanding’ with AL: Rizvi
BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of having an “understanding” with the Awami League, whose activities are banned, claiming that...
Ramadan months away, 6 essentials get costlier
Prices of six essential commodities including chickpeas, edible oil, onions, lentils, sugar and dates – have started rising in Dhaka’s retail markets, with four months...