DU students charged extra fees

The authorities of newly constructed Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall and Santosh Chandra Bhaban of Jagannath Hall are charging extra fees from the students attached to the dormitories, students have alleged. Full story

Sylhet trader stabbed to death

A businessman was stabbed to death allegedly by his friend in the Sylhet city Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Shammi Aktar Sabbir, 25, owner of a shoe store at Laldighirpar Hawkers’ Market and resident of Fulbagh... Full story

Housewife found dead in Rajshahi

The Motihar thana police recovered the body of a woman from her bedroom on Monday in the Rajshahi city. The deceased was identified as Kohinur Akter, 24, wife of Sohel Rana, resident of Paschim Budpara under Motihar thana in the city. Full story

Mainstreaming nutrition programmes still a far cry: experts

Senior paediatrician and adviser of Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation MQK Talukder on Monday criticised the government as he said there was no visible activities even one year after mainstreaming the nutrition... Full story

6 suspected killers held

The Chittagong police on Monday arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the killing of a polytechnic student and guitarist Saidul Islam Rubel, 22, on December 31 at Mehedibag in the port city. Full story

Political parties urged to shun destructive activities

Civil rights activists on Monday urged the ruling and opposition parties to stay away from activities that are counter-productive and increase public sufferings. At a press conference, they placed a 12-point demand... Full story

50 houses burnt in Ctg

A fire burnt around 50 thatched houses including a carton factory in Sona Mia and Rokeya residential areas at Rawfabad under Baizeed police station in Chittagong city Sunday night. The Fire Service and Civil Defence... Full story

Call for ensuring rights of transgender people

The government should ensure the rights of transgender people so that they are not deprived of fundamental rights enjoyed by others, said participants in an advocacy meeting in Khulna on Monday. Full story

Kenny Rogers Roasters launched

The Capita Food and Beverage Limited on Sunday launched a restaurant of International Food Franchise ‘Kenny Rogers Roasters’ at Gulshan in the capital, said a press release. The restaurant was inaugurated by... Full story

Dry weather likely

Weather is likely to remain mainly dry with temporary or 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 noon, Met Office said. Full story