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Recognise women's work, ensure their land rights

Experts have underlined the importance of recognising women's work in all spheres as a good majority of them involved in the country's agriculture are not being treated accordingly.Besides, women who are directly or indirectly involved in the field of agriculture and other employments- especially in the rural areas, are also...

PM hands over RP Saha Gold Medal today

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina goes to Tangail today (Thursday) on a daylong visit to hand over "Danveer Ranada Prasad Saha Gold Medal" at Kumudini Complex in Mirzapore and inaugurate and lay foundation stones of 31 development projects in the district, reports BSS.The prime minister will also exchange views with...

BIWTA razes 57 structures on second day of drive

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) during an eviction drive on Wednesday pulled down a total of 57 illegal structures built on the bank of the River Turag at different parts of the capital.It also razed boundary walls of Silicon Housing, Akask-Mila Western City Ltd, Anirban and Turag Housing...

BUP holds doa mahfil for Dola

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) arranged a doa mahfil for RehenumaTarannum Dola on Wednesday for seeking eternal peace of her departed soul, says a statement.Dola is a student Law of BUP, who died on February 20 in Chawkbazar fire. Vice-Chancellor, registrar, teachers, high officials, her friends, and classmates were also...

US hails voluntary relocation of Rohingyas to Bhashan Char

US Ambassador in Bangladesh Earl R Miller has welcomed the government's assurances that any relocation of Rohingyas to Bhashan Char island will be fully voluntary based on informed consent, reports UNB.He also welcomed assurances that those who choose to go will have free movement off the island to maintain connections...

HC angry with DoE for not taking steps in checking air pollution

The High Court (HC) expressed on Wednesday its resentment on Department of Environment (DoE) for not taking necessary steps in checking growing air pollution in Dhaka, reports BSS."The steps taken so far to check air pollution have disappointed us. We are angry," the court said.An HC division bench comprising Justice...

Govt working to improve standard of higher edn, says Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said on Wednesday the government is working relentlessly to improve the standard of higher education aiming to create skilled manpower in the country, reports BSS."Everyone must work together to create skilled manpower here. That's why there is no alternative to higher education," she said while...

Two get life term for murder

JHENIDAH, Mar 13 (UNB): A court here on Tuesday sentenced two people to life imprisonment for abducting and killing a Madrasa student in 2015.The convicts are Atahar Ali of Morrelganj Upazila in Bagerhat, and Habibur Rahman of Jhenidah's Kotchandpur Upazila.According to the prosecution, the body of Miraj Hossain, 12, son...

Police recover throat-slit body of youth

SYLHET, Mar 13 (UNB): Police recovered the throat-slit body of a young man from Dorakul village in Companiganj Upazila on Wednesday morning.The deceased was identified as Badrul Amin, 20, son of Momtaz Ali. Tazul Islam, officer-in-charge of Companiganj Police Station, said that Badrul did not return after he went out...

WEATHER-14-3-2019

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country having chances of rain/thunder showers at one or two places over Khulna division in the next 24 hours until 06:00 pm today (Thursday), reports UNB.Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over...

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni speaking

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni speaking at an international symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation in the city on Wednesday — PID Photo

A bulldozer

A bulldozer of the Dhaka South City Corporation pulling down illegal structures in the Bangabandhu Avenue and Gulistan areas in the city on Wednesday, as part of an eviction drive — Focus Bangla

Manabik Shahajya Sangstha Eye Care Project

Manabik Shahajya Sangstha Eye Care Project arranged an eye camp at Sayedabad Bus Terminal in the city with a view to preventing blindness of public transport drivers and helpers recently