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Bus catches fire after collision with motorcycle in Gazipur

Gazipur, Feb. 27 -- A passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle in the Board Bazar area of Gazipur on Friday morning. The motorcyclist was injured in the incident. Hiron Mia, Stati... Read More


New DSCC Administrator Salam unveils drive to make South Dhaka a 'clean city'

, Feb. 27 -- Newly appointed administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Abdus Salam on Friday pledged to transform the capital's southern zone into a 'clean city', calling on residents to ac... Read More


Ekushey Padak winner Rokeya Sultana's printmaking workshop begins at Cosmos Atelier71

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- day printmaking workshop titled "Impressions of Rokeya-2", conducted by eminent artist Rokeya Sultana, began on Friday at Cosmos-Atelier71 at Cosmos Centre in the city. The workshop... Read More


Media freedom to be ensured by defining scope of accountability: Information Minister

Barishal, Feb. 27 -- Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Friday said the government will ensure the highest level of media freedom by clearly defining the scope of accountability through consul... Read More


Man beaten to death in Faridpur

, Feb. 27 -- A man was beaten to death in Faridpur on Friday morning following a dispute over setting up a rope at the entrance of a house in the Goalkhamat area of the town. The incident occurred at... Read More


Teen killed in Sylhet motorcycle crash

, Feb. 27 -- A teenage boy was killed and another seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Sylhet on Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Mazharul Islam Rana, 15. The injured rider i... Read More


Son sets father's house on fire in Kushtia

Kushtia, Feb. 27 -- A dwelling house was gutted by fire after a drug-addicted son of the family who lived there allegedly set it on fire in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia on Friday. The incident occurr... Read More


IU students protest demanding justice for Narsingdi rape and murder victim

, Feb. 27 -- Students of Islamic University (IU) staged a massive protest march demanding exemplary punishment for recent incidents of rape and violence against women across the country, including the... Read More


Children enchanted by puppet show as Boi Mela comes alive on day 2

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Children watched the puppet show with wide-eyed fascination as the second day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair began in a lively atmosphere amid their cheerful presence. The fairground... Read More


Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan

, Feb. 27 -- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday said the country is in "open war" with Afghanistan after Islamabad carried out airstrikes on Afghan territory following attacks... Read More