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POBA for developing waterways, rail to contain road crashes

Giving priority to rail and waterways' development can be an effective solution to arrest road accidents, said Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA), an environmental advocacy group, on Saturday at a programme, reports UNB.POBA organised a discussion programme titled "Deaths and Anarchy on Road: Reasons and Solutions" at its main office in...

PM gives five buses to Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has provided five buses for the students of Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College, reports UNB.On behalf of the Prime Minister, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation Chairman Farid Ahmed Bhuiyan handed over the buses to Major General Ataul Karim Sarwar Hasan, Dhaka log area commander and chief patron...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decorating an East West University student

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decorating an East West University student with Prime Minister Gold Medal for her outstanding academic results in the city recently. The programme was organised by University Grants Commission (UGC)

RAB rescue 11 boys from traffickers in Ctg, nab one

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 04 (UNB): Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive rescued 11 boys from the clutches of traffickers and arrested a suspected human trafficker along with Yaba tablets at Shantir Hat Bazar under Rangunia Upazila on Friday.The arrestee is Md Kamal Uddin, 25, son of Din Mohammad,...

Speakers demand uprooting mafia from shipping sector

Speakers at a discussion in the city on Saturday demanded to uproot mafia syndicates from shipping sector for developing a safe water transport system across the country, reports UNB.National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) organised the event marking the 4th anniversary of `ML Pinak-6 tragedy' at Purana...

Man, his son die in Bandarban clash

BANDARBAN, Aug 04 (UNB): A man was gunned down and his son was hacked to death in a remote area in Ruma Upazila on Friday night during a clash over establishing supremacy between two groups.The deceased were identified as Kyngpru, 65, and his son Mongaching, 23.Md Shamsul Alam, upazila nirbahi...

DYD signs MoU with British Council

Aiming to build social leadership skill among youths and promote youth volunteerism in Bangladesh, the Department of Youth Development (DYD), Ministry of Youth and Sports and the British Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ministry recently, says a statement. ABM Ruhul Azad, additional secretary, the Ministry of...

bdtickets.com brings largest inventory of online tickets

A leading online ticketing platform, bdtickets.com, has come up with the largest number of online ticket inventory for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, reports UNB.These tickets for the Eid-ul-Adha will be available at the platform from today (Sunday).People planning to travel across the country for the upcoming Eid, can easily avoid the...

Road crash kills three in Dhamrai

SAVAR, Aug 04 (UNB): Three people were killed and 30 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Dhamrai Upazila of Dhaka on Friday.The deceased could not be identified immediately.Witnesses and Fire Service sources said a 'SurSjamukhi Paribahan' bus collided with a 'Setu Paribahan' bus at Joypura bus...

Teacher hurls acid on student in Habiganj

HABIGANJ, Aug 04 (UNB): A schoolboy sustained burn injuries as a teacher reportedly attacked him with acid during a laboratory class at Technical School and College.The victim was identified as Moin Uddin, a student of class (IX) of the school.After the incident, agitated students of the school blocked Habiganj-Sayestaganj road...

Man commits suicide in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, Aug 04 (UNB): A young man committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree at Tulshipur Chakpara village in Bagha Upazila on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Manik Hossain, 35, son of Akbar Hossain hailing from Sultanpur village of the upazila.Officer-in-charge of Bagha Police Station Rejaul Hasan said Manik...

Nahid urges students to return to classes

SYLHET, Aug 04 (UNB): Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid urged the students on Saturday to calm down and return to classes saying that the government has taken steps for fulfilling their demands.The minister made the urge while talking to reporters after attending the convocation ceremony of Metropolitan University.Expressing shock at...

WEATHER-05-08-2018

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions, reports UNBIt may also occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy falls over the country in next 24...

RMG sector bearing brunt of student protest

Monira MunniThe country's readymade garment (RMG) sector has started facing difficulties in making timely shipments while buyers are also cancelling their trips to Dhaka due to the ongoing student protest, industry people said. Workers who use public transports are suffering much due to scarcity of transports, they added. Apparel sector...