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Humanitarian actors demand localisation of aid in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- Humanitarian actors at an international seminar on Tuesday urged effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments in Bangladesh, emphasising localisation of aid, quality funding ... Read More


Leak of walkie-talkie message: Constable put on 3-day remand

, Aug. 19 -- A Chattogram court on Tuesday placed police constable Omi Das, who was arrested for leaking a walkie-talkie message of Chattagram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz on soci... Read More


Had pressure on govt to raise energy price: Dr Salehuddin

, Aug. 19 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said there was a pressure on the government to raise the price of energy like gas every month or two. "But we did not hike the price follow... Read More


Dolphin carcass found at Kuakata beach

, Aug. 19 -- A dolphin carcass was recovered from Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali district on Tuesday. The Irrawaddy dolphin, measuring six feet in length, washed ashore near Jhau Bagan area of the s... Read More


Political leaders in Bagerhat protest for retention of 4 Parliamentary seats

, Aug. 19 -- A section of political leaders including local unit BNP under the banner of Sorbodolio Sommilito Committee (all-party united committee) has announced a three-day programme protesting the ... Read More


Ex-Minister Dipu Moni taken to hospital from jail for check-up

, Aug. 19 -- Former Minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in Kashimpur Central Jail, was taken to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical college and Hospital for check-up on Tuesday. Jail Superintendent Kawalin Nah... Read More


BNP urges EC to cancel politically-motivated polling stations

, Aug. 19 -- BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called on the Election Commission to cancel polling stations that were created for political reasons during the Awami League's rule. "Polling cent... Read More


357 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

, Aug. 19 -- Three hundred and fifty seven more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of confirmed cases to 27,115 this year. The number of deaths re... Read More


BPS celebrates World Photography Day

, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS), in association with over 60 like-minded organisations from across the country, celebrated World Photography Day on Tuesday with an array of colourfu... Read More


DUCSU election: Leftist alliance announces full panel 'Protirodh Porshod'

, Aug. 19 -- leaning student organisations on Tuesday announced its full panel "Protirodh Porshod" for contesting the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. Jabir Ahmed Jubel, gen... Read More