Sunday, July 6, 2025

Khaleda to stand by families of victims

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on Thursday visited the families of the schoolboys killed in a traffic accident at Mirsarai in Chittagong and said that the death of the children was a national loss. ‘I am here to share your pain. It is not only you who are grief-stricken but the entire nation ... Read more

Manju Ara acting principal

The government on Thursday appointed Manju Ara Begum the acting principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College after a week-long protest by students demanding removal of the principal Husne Ara Begum. Students of the school and their guardians had rallied against Husne Ara for the week demanding her removal as principal as she was defending and ... Read more

Awarding IOCs land, shallow sea blocks draws flak

High officials of the energy sector are frustrated over the government’s decision to float fresh international tenders for oil and gas exploration on land and the shallow parts of the Bay of Bengal. There are not many potential areas left for Bapex, the state-run company for oil and gas exploration and production, since the major ... Read more

‘Punish sacked teacher Porimol’

Different student and rights organisations yesterday demanded exemplary punishment to sacked schoolteacher Porimol Joydhor who is accused of sexually assaulting a female student recently. In a statement, Bangladesh Chhatra Moitri urged the authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College to end internal feud and be united to ensure punishment of

Police arrest 4 thieves on charge of murder

Moriam Murmu Case – Follow-up Police arrest 4 thieves on charge of murder Investigation into the case for murder of indigenous woman Moriam Murmu has taken a new turn as police arrested four more killer-suspects from Shimla Dighipara village in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district yesterday. “During primary interrogation, three of the arrestees — Amar ... Read more

‘Bangladesh hopes for Nobel in math by 2030’

Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad, a national annual competition, aims to spread passion for Mathematics across the country so that a Bangladeshi gets to win Nobel Prize in Mathematics by 2030, said Eng Prof Jamilur Reza Chowdhury. “Most of the participants from the pervious international math Olympiads are now studying at

Port city bus ticketing likely from July 25

Ticketing system in Chittagong city bus services may begin from July 25 after efforts to introduce the system was delayed for the fifth time due to non-cooperation from the transport owners. The system was to launch yesterday to bring traffic discipline in the port city, said sources in Traffic department of Chittagong Metropolitan Police. Efforts ... Read more

Decentralisation: BCB style

As part of its decentralisation plan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board will hold a meeting of its board of directors in Sylhet today. The meeting, which begins at 4:00pm, is expected to discuss a number of important issues including the appointment of national team management committee for the forthcoming Zimbabwe tour and

‘Technical committee creating pressure’

Former Bangladesh captain turned chief selector Akram Khan has voiced his concern over the so-called technical committee’s involvement in the selection procedure following the drama with the announcement of the national team for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour. Akram found no reason to share the views with the technical committee before the team

Ilievski rings the changes

In his first game in charge against Pakistan, Bangladesh national team coach Nikola Ilievski had no choice but to stick with the squad that was entrusted to him. But ahead of their second World Cup qualifier against Lebanon, the 56-year old Macedonian brought in a number of changes based on his viewings of the ongoing ... Read more