President M Abdul Hamid today asked the university authorities not to compromise on the quality of education and not to use the university as a business centre. “Now our challenge is to…
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PM stresses maintaining peace to accelerate country’s development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the law enforcers particularly the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to ensure peace by maintaining law and order to further accelerate the country’s development. “The country’s economic…
Banani fire brought under control
The devastating city fire that broke out at FR Tower on Kamal Ataturk Avenue in city’s Banani area today was brought under control, police said. “The fire was brought under control at…
Bangladesh-India start cruise Friday
With a view to exploring a new horizon of tourism, Bangladesh and India are set to launch a cruise service on Friday that would take passengers through the Sunderbans to Dhaka. After…
Bus conductor, helper remanded over death of Abrar
A Dhaka court today put conductor and helper of Suprobhat Paribahan, bus that crushed Bangladesh University of Professionals student Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sadbir Yasin Ahasn Chowdhury put conductor Yasin…
BNP appears to be a ‘failed party’: Hasan
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP now appears to have become a ‘failed party’ attributing the failure to its leadership and its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in particular….
Efforts underway to extradite Tarique, Noor: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said government efforts were underway to extradite convicted criminals including Tarique Rahman and Noor Chowdhury to be exposed to justice. “We want to bring back…
No uplift work that affects arable lands: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to undertake development projects in such a way so that arable lands are not damaged for it. “You’ll have to always remain careful…
Rajshahi people celebrated Independence and National Day
The Independence and National Day was observed in the city and its adjacent areas amid enthusiasm, fanfare and festive mood today. Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), divisional and district administrations along with various…
PM releases stamps, opens Post Office’s digital financial service
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released a commemorative postage stamp, a first-day cover and a data card marking the 49th Independence and National Day. The premier released the stamp and the first…
President, PM pay homage to Liberation War heroes
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the War of Liberation by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here this morning marking the…
President hosts reception on Independence Day
President M Abdul Hamid today hosted a recieption at Bangabhaban marking the country’s 49th Independence and National Day. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the reception on the lawn of the Bangabhaban around…