HC to hear Zubaida’s petition challenging jail term in graft case tomorrow
Shawdesh desk: The High Court on Wednesday scheduled a hearing for Thursday, May 22, on a petition filed by Zubaida Rahman, wife of Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman, ReadMore
MPO teachers’ leader detained, teachers’ Siege to secretariat prog foiled
Shawdesh desk: Members of law enforcement agencies on Wednesday detained Skeikh Kawser Ahmed, president of Bangladesh Teachers’ Association, an association of the teachers of the secondary-level schools under the monthly ReadMore
Dhaka Metropolitan Police adopts zero tolerance against mob violence
Shawdesh Desk: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has adopted a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against mob violence in the capital, said deputy commissioner of Ramna Division Masud Alam on Wednesday. Speaking at a ReadMore
Indian author wins International Booker for ‘Heart Lamp’
Shawdesh Desk: Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq on Tuesday won the International Booker Prize for her short story collection ‘Heart Lamp’. The 77-year-old is the first author of ReadMore
Ishraque’s supporters block different roads near Nagar Bhaban
Shawdesh Desk: Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishraque Hossain blockaded the roads in front of Nagar Bhaban, Gulistan, Kakrail Crossing, and Matsya Bhaban on Wednesday, demanding his swearing-in as ReadMore
Rethinking Dhaka’s access to nature
Nushrat Rahman Chowdhury : SOME parts of Dhaka are undoubtedly more beautiful and more breathable than others. When one thinks of spaces in the city to enjoy fresh air or ReadMore
