Hatirjheel-Begunbari project faces littering threat

Various vendors and visitors have already started littering the site of the Hatirjheel-Begunbari project in the capital, posing threat to the beauty of the site. — Sourav Laskar

The Hatirjheel-Begunbari project, which has instantly become a popular recreational spot for the city dwellers for its panoramic beauty, faces an impending threat of widespread littering. As people have hardly any open space with recreational... Full story

BAPA for national river protection authorities with executive power

The Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon on Friday urged the government to form a strong ‘National River Protection Authority’ endowed with executive power to save the country’s rivers from encroachment and pollution. Full story

Operation next week to fix damaged cells

The South Asian Lawyers’ Forum holds a human chain in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Friday protesting at acid attack on the Eden College student. — New Age photo

The police were not able to arrest anyone till Friday regarding the Tuesday’s acid attack on a student of Eden Girls’ College. Sharmin Akhter Akhi, a fourth-year student of Bangla department at the college, admitted to the burn and plastic surgery... Full story

Santals demand pry education in mother tongue

The Santal students at a programme in the Rajshahi city on Friday pressed for their seven-point demand, including primary education in their mother language, besides Bangla. Their other demands include establishment of... Full story

Reunion of JU 24th batch held

Reunion programme of 24th batch at Jahangirnagar University was held on Friday with much enthusiasm and festivities on the campus. JU former students of the batch organised the programme to celebrate their 17th... Full story

6 Hizbut Tahrir men held in Ctg

Members of Rapid Action Battalion-7 on Friday afternoon arrested six activists of banned Islamist outfit Hizbut Tahrir along with huge quantity of leaflets, magazine and jihadi books from Muradpur and Nasirabad Housing Society... Full story

Little change in temperature

Weather is likely to remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country till 6:00pm today. Little rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur division. Moderate fog may occur over the river basins and light... Full story