Three-wheelers ruin orderly traffic flow on Dhaka roads
SM NAJMUS SAKIBUnsafe battery-run three-wheelers reign supreme on the roads in Dhaka destroying the traffic order for other formal vehicles, taking opportunity of a lack of regulation, oversight, or intervention by the authorities, observed experts and sufferers. The locally-modified and manufactured auto-rickshaws and easy-bikes are plying the city's roads as...
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Seven-college students to form 'Adhyadesh Mancha' at Shahbagh
FE REPORT Students of seven government colleges in the capital announced on Saturday that they would form "Adhyadesh Mancha" (Ordinance Stage) at Shahbagh on Sunday (January 19) to press for their demand for issuance of the Dhaka Central University Ordinance-2025.The information was disclosed in a message issued by Nayeem Hawlader,...
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Govt appoints Hadi's brother as second secy at UK mission
The interim government has appointed Omar bin Hadi, the brother of murdered Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi, as Second Secretary at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Birmingham, United Kingdom, reports UNB.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Thursday confirming his contractual appointment for a three-year...
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Candidates concerned over illegal firearms in Kushtia
KUSHTIA, Jan 17 (UNB): Candidates contesting from Kushtia-4 constituency have expressed concern over looted and illegal firearms ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and referendum, urging authorities to ensure a peaceful and fair vote.The concerns were raised at a views-exchange meeting on law and order with Kushtia Superintendent of Police...
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Assault on intern doctor at Syhet hospital sparks work stoppage
An intern doctor has been assaulted at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, prompting junior doctors to launch an indefinite work stoppage in protest, reports bdnews24.com.The attack took place on Friday night. Police said three relatives of a patient had been detained in connection with the incident.Intern doctors said they...
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DU authorities lodge case over attack on students
DU CORRESPONDENTThe authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have filed a case with New Market Police Station in connection an attack on DU students in the capital's Science Laboratory area of the capital on January 15.The information was confirmed in a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office on...
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An overwhelming crowd of visitors converge on the fairground of the Dhaka International Trade Fair 2026
An overwhelming crowd of visitors converge on the fairground of the Dhaka International Trade Fair 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal on Saturday- the second day of weekend. — FE Photo
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Two killed as three buses collide in Sylhet
At least two people have been killed and 10 others injured in a collision involving three buses in Sylhet's Osmaninagar Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The accident occurred at around 07:00 am on Saturday in the Dayamir area along the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, according to Sherpur Highway Police Station chief (OC) Md Tarikuzzaman.Police said...
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Temp may remain unchanged
FE ReportThe overall temperature across the country increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius on Saturday and is likely to remain unchanged over the next two days.According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), dry weather with a temporarily partly cloudy sky is expected to prevail across the country over the...
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RU 'A' unit admission test held
The admission test for the Arts, Law and Social Science faculties under the 'A' Unit of Rajshahi University (RU) for the 2025-26 academic session was held smoothly on Saturday in two shifts.The first shift started at 11:00 am, while the second shift began at 3:00 pm at multiple examination centres...
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Mirpur college student found dead at home
A 19-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in the capital's Mirpur area on Saturday morning, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Sanjida Islam Mim, a second-year student of Mirpur (English Version) School and College and daughter of Sakhawat Mridha.Family members took her to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at...
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