Gulshan Double Murder HC asks cops to arrest Rubel, Mithun The High Court yesterday directed the police to immediately arrest Rubel and Mithun, two principal accused of a sensational double murder at Gulshan in Dhaka, as they allegedly obtained bail from this court by practicing fraud. Rubel and Mithun allegedly shot dead Sadequr Rahman, general ... Read more
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CWASA starts new phase of water supply project
The Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority, through a ceremony at the Arefin Nagar Hill in the city at 11:00am on Wednesday, launched the third phase of Karnaphuli Water Supply Project. The goal of the project financed by a loan from the Japan International Coopera-tion Agency to the Govern-ment of Bangladesh is to strategically improve ... Read more
5-day Chinese spring festival from Feb11
Embassy of China in Dhaka will organise gala events for five days beginning February 11 to celebrate the Chinese Traditional Spring Festival, the most important festival to Chinese people. In observance of the Chinese New Year, the embassy will celebrate its Spring Festival Gala-Happy Spring Festival 2011 and Spring Festival
Youth ‘kills’ self jumping from Dhaka court roof
A youth allegedly committed suicide jumping from the rooftop of the eight-storey building of Dhaka district court in the capital yesterday. Saidul Morsalin, 26, son of an advocate of the court Sirazul Islam, was declared dead at Mitford Hospital. Saidul fell on the ground after hitting three advocates who were present on the court
Motorcycle owners in Rajshahi suffer for substandard fuel
Owners of motorcycles in the Rajshahi city are facing serious problem because of sub-standard petrol and octane, which is leading their vehicles to go out of order. Many motorbike owners alleged that the pump owners were selling petrol and octane mixing with kerosene to make extra profit
Banglar Pathshala starts new study circle
Banglar Pathshala, a cultural organisation, offers a yearlong study circle on ‘literature and society’ that is going to be launched on February 12. The inaugural session of the study circle will be held at Dhaka University’s RC Majumdar Auditorium at 4:00pm, according to a release
Youth found dead in capital city
The Jatrabari police in Dhaka recovered a hacked body of a young man from a wetland Monday morning. Jatrabari police sub-inspector Hossain Ali Khandaker confirmed the recovery of the body near Saddam Market beside Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Jatrabrai. The body of the young man aged about 26-year-old was recovered form the spot at
Swaraswati Puja today
Hindu devotees will celebrate Swaraswati Puja, the worship ritual of Goddess Swaraswati, at country’s different temples and educational institutions today. Hindu mythology represents Swaraswati as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, creator of the universe, and as a symbol of knowledge, consciousness, wisdom and
Valerie Taylor’s anniversary of birth today
Today is the 67th birthday of Valerie Ann Taylor, founder and coordinator of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), says a press release. Valerie was born to Marie and William Taylor in 1944 in Kent, the UK. She is a fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (FCSP) and first came to
Dhaka City College student drowns
A Dhaka City College student drowned yesterday while bathing near St Martin’s Island under Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar while three other students were rescued in critical condition. The deceased Sakhawat Hossain Jitu, 21, a student of Department of Business Administration, was visiting the island with four faculty members and 152 students, police
Housewife commits suicide
A 22-year-old housewife allegedly committed suicide following a conjugal feud by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her house at Mohammadpur in Dhaka Monday afternoon. The deceased, Afroza Begum, had a girl child. The victim’s husband, Sohel Khan, said Afroza committed suicide following an altercation
2 centres get separate question sets
SSC Exams 2 centres get separate question sets Two examination centres under Dhaka Education Board received separate question sets on the third day of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations yesterday. The examinees under Keraniganj and Netrakona centres discovered that they received another question set when they compared theirs with other centres, said some ... Read more
Feast of Saint Anthony celebrated
The feast of Saint Anthony was celebrated at Nagori Church in Kaliganj on Friday, says a press release. The programme began with a procession, leading to offering and prayer with religious songs. The 30,000 attendants prayed to Saint Anthony for blessing. Archbishop Paulnus Costa offered the mass (prayer) participated by 50
JU Bird Fair Held
‘Protect birds from extinction’ Hundreds of bird lovers thronged the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus yesterday to attend a daylong bird fair. With a view to create awareness among people about birds and nature conservation, the zoology department of JU organised the fair in association with Wildlife Rescue Centre and
CRP Sponsored Walk held
Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) staged its annual Sponsored Walk at the Gulshan Tank Park yesterday morning, says a press release. Founder and Coordinator of CRP Valerie A Taylor inaugurated the programme. Since 2004, CRP has been organising the walk to raise funds as well as increasing
Souvenir expo begins at Drik today
The leading crafts and fashion design houses of the country will hold an exhibition on souvenir and gift items for tourists from today showcasing Bangladesh. The exhibition, titled ‘Smriti Upahar Prodarshani’, will be held from February 5 to February 10 at Drik Gallery and commerce minister Ghulam Muhammad Quader will
World Cancer Day Observed
Early detection can cure most forms of cancer: Experts Most forms of cancer can be cured by early detection and be prevented by creating awareness, said cancer specialists yesterday at a book launching ceremony. They said 33 percent of the disease could be prevented by regularly maintaining and controlling diet and leading a disciplined life ... Read more
Buet alumni reunion held
The reunion of Buet Alumni Federation was held amid much enthusiasm among the former students on the university campus yesterday. Industries Minister Dilip Barua inaugurated the programme at the central playground of Buet (Bangladesh University of Engineering and
BASIS honours IT movers and shakers
The country’s 12 top freelancers, including an SSC examinee, were awarded last night for their contributions to upholding Bangladesh’s image in global information technology. Bangladesh Association of Software Information Services announced the Freelancer of the Year 2011 awards at a ceremony on the sidelines of BASIS SoftExpo 2011 at
IUB holds Science Olympiad
The School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) of Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) has organised a daylong Inter-college Math & Science Olympiad on its permanent campus at Bashundhara R/A in the city yesterday. Some 136 students from 13 colleges participated in this competition. Chairman of IUB