Fire mars first day of DITF

The owner of a stall breaks down in tears after his stall was razed by a fire at the Dhaka International Trade Fair in the capital on Tuesday. At least five stalls were burnt in the fire.— New Age photo

At least five stalls were burnt after a fire broke out at the Dhaka International Trade Fair at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Tuesday, the first day of the month-long fair. The fire originated at stall no 283 on the west side of the control room at the DITF at about 6:30pm, said Akhter Hossain, subinspector of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police. Full story

Youths want January 1st as ‘World Ethics Day’

Ethics Club Bangladesh brings out a procession at Dhaka University on Tuesday, demanding that January Ist should be declared ‘World Ethics Day’. — New Age photo

A youth organisation, Ethics Club Bangladesh, on Tuesday called for cultivating morality among the people. They also demanded that January 1 should be declared ‘World Ethics Day’. They made the urge on the government while marking the day on the Swaparjita Swadhinata premises at Dhaka University. Full story

Hardliners killed Humayun Azad: brother

Hardliners killed author Humayun Azad, his younger brother Manjur Kabir, told a Dhaka court on Tuesday, referring to conversations with the slain professor of Dhaka University. He had been attacked in 2004 for... Full story

REHAB fair begins today

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh will begin its five-day housing fair in the city today. The five day ‘REHAB Fair 2012’ will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre from January 02 to January 06. Full story

Man kills brother in Rajshahi

A man allegedly killed his younger brother over family feud at Tangon Pashchimpara in Rajshahi city Monday night. The victim was Rubel Hossain, 32, son of Abdul Gaffar of Tangon Pashchimpara. Full story

CU BBA orientation held

The orientation programme of first year students of 2012-13 academic sessions under Bachelor of Business Administration of Chittagong University was held on Tuesday at the faculty. The CU vice-chancellor, Professor... Full story

Cold wave may continue

Weather is likely to remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country till 6:00pm today. Thick fog may occur over the river basins and moderate to thick fog elsewhere over the country during midnight till morning, Met Office said. Full story