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Asif Nazrul urges private healthcare owners to prioritise service over profit

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly criticised the owners of private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres for their alleged prioritisation of profit over patient care. The... Read More


Students protest 'cultural fascism', target celebrities over tributes to Sheikh Mujibur

Dhaka University, Aug. 16 -- A group of students staged a protest at Dhaka University on Saturday accusing several cultural and media personalities of promoting 'cultural fascism' after they posted tr... Read More


Prof Yunus urges vigilance to uphold communal harmony in Bangladesh

, Aug. 16 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called upon all to remain vigilant so that no one can undermine the existing order, fraternity and communal harmony in the society. "I believe that ... Read More


'It's people, not me, who want this change,' says Prof Yunus

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the demand for change does not come from him personally but from people and he is just guiding them along the path they have ch... Read More


Environmentalists demand steps against Dhaka's park, open space encroachers

, Aug. 16 -- Environmentalists and civil society members on Saturday voiced serious concern over the persistent encroachment on government-owned parks and playgrounds in the capital, warning that the ... Read More


25 injured in clash over Facebook status in B'baria

Brahmanbaria, Aug. 16 -- At least 25 people were injured in a violent clash between two local groups in the Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Saturday morning reportedly triggered by a dispute ove... Read More


No extortionist to be spared, warns Home Adviser

, Aug. 16 -- Home and Agriculture Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday said no extortionist regardless of their influence or position will be spared. "Action is being taken again... Read More


Rajshahi suicide over debt needs to be investigated: Finance Adviser

, Aug. 16 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the suicide in Rajshahi over debt is unfortunate and it should be investigated with utmost importance. He said this while talking to ... Read More


Bangladesh's 2008 election was orchestrated: Moyeen Khan

, Aug. 16 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Saturday said the 2008 national election in Bangladesh was neither free nor fair, nor impartial, claiming that it was an orchestrated and control... Read More


Election Commission alone cannot ensure fair polls: Badiul Alam

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Head of the Election System Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar on Saturday said the Election Commission (EC) alone cannot ensure a free and fair national election without supp... Read More