Only seven mobile toilets are in operation in the capital as the non-government organisations willing to add more are yet to get permission from the Dhaka City Corporation. The Association for Realisation of Basic Needs is running four, Dustha Sasthya Kendra is running two and Nagar Seba is running one mobile toilets in the
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Rights activists protest at charging fee on tube-well users
Rights activists at a press conference in the Khulna city on Saturday assert their position against the Khulna Water Supply and Sewerage Authority’s decision to impose registration fees and charges on the deep tube-well users from this month. They demanded maximum use of surface water and the lowest use of underground water in the
‘Vandal’appointed IO
Ransacking Journo’s House by Cops ‘Vandal’appointed IO Rajshahi journos demand punishment Different journalists’ organisations in Rajshahi yesterday held protest programmes demanding punishment of the responsible police officials for assaulting journalist Imran Hossain and ransacking his house. They also demanded withdrawal of the “false” extortion case against Imran Hossain, Tanore upazila correspondent of Rajshahi-based daily Sonar ... Read more
When glory was only 300 metres away
Europe’s Highest Peak When glory was only 300 metres away Wasfia Nazreen, the first Bangladeshi attempting to climb the seven highest mountains of the world’s seven continents, returned home yesterday after attempting to climb Mount Elbrus situated on the borders of South West Russia and Georgia. Wasfia and her team were 300 metres from the ... Read more
Govt ready to award environment critics
Says Hasan Mahmud The government would award people who constructively criticise its roles related to environment and wildlife preservation, State Minister for Environment and Forest Dr Hasan Mahmud said here yesterday. Criticisms will make the government aware of its lapses and act accordingly, he said, speaking at the inauguration of a 15-day tree fair at ... Read more
RCC to monitor healthcare of city hospitals, clinics
The Rajshahi City Corporation will monitor services of public and private hospitals and clinics in the city to ensure proper healthcare. Acting mayor of Rajshahi Sariful Islam Babu disclosed the information while he was visiting a six-day eye camp on Saturday morning
Islamic book fair begins today
A one-and-a-half-month Islamic book fair begins today on the northern premises of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Arranged by Islamic Foundation on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat and Ramadan, the fair will remain open for all from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Constitutional recognition of ethnic minorities demanded
Ninety-four eminent citizens of Chittagong in a joint statement on Saturday demanded cancellation of the 15th amendment to the Constitution and recognition of the ethnic minority communities in it. They came down heavily on the government for imposing Bengali nationality on the minority communities by amending the Article 6 of the Constitution, which now states ... Read more
Demolish BGMEA bldg
Environmentalists urge govt The government must immediately demolish the much talked-about BGMEA building that the High Court has declared illegal, said environment and development organisations at a demonstration yesterday. It is not understandable why Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) is not knocking the building down despite all legal bars removed, they said during the demonstration in ... Read more
Disabled people demonstrate their special abilities
Hundreds of audiences were mesmerised by the spectacular performances of some disable school children at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of National Museum on Friday. Rendition of patriotic songs, Tagore’s songs and modern song along with a short-play not only enthralled the audiences but also created a realisation among them. The realisation was that how can ... Read more
Female madrassah student killed
A female madrassah student was allegedly strangled by miscreants in Sripur upazila of Gazipur. The deceased was Munia Akhter, 12, Class V student of a local Dakhil Madrassah and daughter of Kuwait expatriate Miar Uddin of Shiriguri village in the upazila. The police and local sources said Munia’s mother along with another daughter went to ... Read more
Two women with 4,500 Yaba held
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) yesterday arrested two sisters and seized some 4,500 Yaba tablets from their possession in the city’s Banasree. Rab arrested Taslima Akter alias Sumi, 28 and her sister Fahima Akter, 19, from their residence at the city’s South Banasree, says a Rab
‘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
American Center announces grant competition
The American Center of the US embassy in Dhaka yesterday announced a grant competition to support public service and the arts in Bangladesh. There are multiple awards available for the projects costing USD 10,000 or less, says a press release. It said proposals will be accepted from a wide range of topics and fields, including ... Read more
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
32 foothill shanties evicted at Batali Hill
Bangladesh Railway (East zone) evicted 32 foothill shanties yesterday at Batali Hill in the city, where 17 people died in a landslide on July 1. Divisional Estate Officer of BR, Rashid Ahmed led the 3-hour drive at Ambagan under Khulshi Police Station, reports our correspondent
Dr Mizan rebukes RMCH authorities
Human Rights Commission Chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman yesterday visited Rajshahi Medical College Hospital and rebuked the authorities for untold sufferings to patients due to mismanagement. “A very strong syndicate of brokers is active under the authorities’ nose and the staffs are charging fees for some free services,” said Dr Rahman while talking to reporters after ... Read more
Dr Muhammad Shahidullah’s anniversary of death today
Today is the 42nd death anniversary of noted educationalist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah. On the occasion, a discussion programme will be held on his grave premises on the Dhaka University campus in the city today, says a press release. He was an internationally renowned educationist, writer and