Delay in chemical industry relocation concerning
This is unacceptable that the government has yet to compensate families of the victims of the Chawkbazar fire that left 71 people dead in Old Town of Dhaka on February ReadMore
From language to liberty
Dr. Rashid Askari: This Irish proverb — Tirgan teanga, tirgan anam — means a country without a language is a country without a soul. So does the Indonesian — Bahasa ReadMore
Earthquake death toll passes 45,000; many still missing in flattened apartments
Shawdesh Desk: More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, and the toll is expected to soar with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey ReadMore
Govt instructs field officers to stay at offices from 9:00 to 9:40am
Shawdesh desk: The government has directed field-level public officers and employees to remain present at their offices from 9:00am to 9:40am mandatorily in order to bring dynamism into public activities. ReadMore
People of all religions enjoy equal rights in Bangladesh: Sujan
Shawesh Desk: Railways Minister Advocate Nurul Islam Sujon has said the incumbent government has been working for the welfare of the people of all religious faiths living in the country. ReadMore
53 killed in Syria attack blamed on IS: state media
Shawdesh desk: At least 53 people were killed Friday in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State group, state media reported, the deadiest attack by the jihadists in more ReadMore
Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate Kalshi flyover on Sunday
Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the 2.34km Mirpur-Kalshi flyover on Sunday for vehicular movement at a function at Kalshi intersection adjoining Balur ground in the city. The ReadMore
Muslims to observe Shab-e-Meraj tonight
Shawdesh dEsk: The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on Saturday night with due religious fervour. Muslim devotees will offer special prayers at mosques and homes across the country seeking blessings ReadMore
