Photo of the day
Fourth-grader Akhi joins her mother every day after school to lend a hand in the risky job of breaking bricks, just so her mother can go home a little sooner, after earning a daily income of Tk 250-300. Many workers in the profession are forced to use improvised protective gear as they are given none, leaving them susceptible to frequent injuries. The photo was taken from Bakchor area near Jurain recently. Photo: Anisur Rahman
ducsu polls
The morning following the much awaited Ducsu polls saw demos and counter-demos at Dhaka University. Students brought out a procession demanding reelection and vice chancellor's resignation. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan/File
ducsu polls
A student holds a placard reading “mystery of the [ballot] box”. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
A locked classroom during students' strike. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
Rejecting election result, BCL activists stage a sit-in near the VC's residence. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
ducsu polls
A man and a child on a bike move past a burning tyre, after agitators set it on fire. Photo: Amran Hossain, Palash Khan
decorated with the rank and badges
Prof Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, vice chancellor of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, being decorated with the rank and badges of major by Brig Gen Abdul Baten Khan, director general of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Lt Col Towfique Nowshad, director (training) of BNCC, at BNCC Headquarters in Dhaka recently. Photo; Collected
Nomination paper submission
Awami League leader Saber Hossain Chowdhury at the office of Election Commission in Dhaka's Segunbagicha after submitting his nomination paper around noon yesterday. Photo: Amran Hossain
Nomination paper submission
Flanked by supporters, BNP's Shama Obaid holds the nomination letter for Faridpur-2 constituency in front of the party chief's Gulshan office in the afternoon. Photo: Prabir Das
Gypsy Women
Although a notice pasted on the wall prohibits occupation of footpath by hawkers, bede (gypsy) women sit there regularly to sell their so-called “healing” service. The photo was taken in front of Bandarbazar police outpost in Sylhet city on Monday. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
Shaheed Dr Milon Day
Mother and family members of Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon pray at his grave on Dhaka Medical College (DMC) campus, marking Shaheed Dr Milon Day yesterday. Photo: Collected
Free Bird
A juvenile steppe eagle spreads its wings atop a mango tree near the Padma river bank in Rajshahi. The migratory bird was released into nature after being treated for over a week. It was found sick in Natore's Halti beel by a farmer. The forest department with the help of “Sabuj Bangla”, a local bird lovers' club, rescued the bird of prey and brought it to Rajshahi. Before releasing it on Saturday, Bangladesh Bird Club and International Union for Conservation of Nature researchers tied a metal ring to its leg for monitoring its whereabouts. Steppe eagle is listed as endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Photo: Collected
20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo
Eminent personalities from different sectors attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel last evening. Photo: Collected
20th anniversary celebration of the daily Prothom Alo
Editor of the newspaper Matiur Rahman, speaks to the guests. Photo: Collected
25 years of editorship
Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, with his colleagues at The Daily Star premises yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
25 years of editorship
In celebration of his 25 years as editor of the daily, a cake was also cut. Photo: Rashed Shumon
New member at the Chittagong Zoo
A mother deer watches over her newborn fawn at the Chittagong Zoo. The baby spotted deer was born on Sunday, bringing the total number of the species in the zoo to 11. The photo was taken on Monday. PHOTO: RAJIB RAIHAN
Kalabagan Mandap
People crowd the Durga Puja mandap at Kalabagan playground in Dhaka as they celebrate Nabami, the penultimate day of the festivity, yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
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BNP upbeat about Saturday’s rally
BNP leaders and activists in Chattogram have become much enthusiastic as the party is going to hold a rally under its banner in the city after around six years.
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ACC asks court to show DIG Mizan arrested
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed an application to show suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Mizanur Rahman arrested in a case filed for transaction of Tk 40 lakh as bribe.
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SC upholds HC order on vision, dope tests for driving licence
The Supreme Court’s chamber judge has upheld a High Court verdict that asked the authorities concerned to conduct dope and vision tests on driving licence seekers.
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Writ challenges DSCC decision of rickshaw ban on 3 major roads
A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a petition with the High Court challenging Dhaka South City Corporation’s decision to make three streets of the city off limits to rickshaws.
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2 companies fined for selling sub-standard juice, medicines
A mobile court has fined two companies Tk 800,000 for selling sub-standard products at Kodomtoli in Dhaka.
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One found dead in Old Dhaka building collapse
The body of a man is found inside the rubble of a collapsed building at Pathantoli in Old Dhaka.
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HC slams DSCC, DNCC for failure to prevent mosquito menace
The High Court comes down heavily on the two Dhaka city corporations for their failure to prevent mosquito menace in the capital even after it passed orders for taking necessary steps to this effect.
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Govt plans to introduce electric, high-speed trains: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government has a plan to introduce electric and high-speed trains in the country to make the railway services better and faster.
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DU students demand ending affiliation with 7 colleges
A group of students of Dhaka University blocks the key Shahbagh intersection demanding an end to the university's affiliation with seven colleges.
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Barking deer rescued in Ctg
Officials of Department of Environment (DoE), Chattogram rescued a barking deer in Akbar Shah area of the city yesterday.
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RMG worker found dead in Mirpur
An RMG worker was found dead in Dhaka’s Mirpur on Monday.
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2yr-old girl goes missing in Savar
A two-year-old girl went missing on Monday night in Bokterpur area of Savar.
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Fareast Islami co-op chairman arrested
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested chairman and owner of Fareast Islami Multi Cooperative Society Limited, Shamim Kabir, on charge of embezzling Tk 300 crore.
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Sale of advance bus tickets from July 26
Private bus operators will start selling advance tickets for homegoers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha from July 26.
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Two construction workers electrocuted in Dhaka
Two construction workers were electrocuted at an under-construction building on Monday night, at Lohar Gate area of west Rampura in the capital.
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CU students extend support to Prof Faroque
Protesting the threat to Dhaka University Prof ABM Faroque by an additional secretary for his study which found antibiotics in packaged milk, students of Chittagong University (CU) formed a human chain yesterday.
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5 to die for double murder, gang rape
A Khulna court yesterday awarded death penalty to five men, for gang-raping and murdering a woman, and killing her father at her house in 2015.
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ACC sues Basir, DIG Mizan in bribery case
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed a case against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Mizanur Rahman, and suspended ACC director Khandaker Enamul Basir, for a transaction of Tk 40 lakh as bribe.
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Dhaka Today
Skill strategies for jobs
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Law enforcers neutralised terror risk post-Sri Lanka attack
The impact of carnage in New Zealand and Sri Lanka raised the risk of terrorist attack in Bangladesh; however, law enforcers have managed to neutralise that, Monirul Islam, chief of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan police (DMP), claimed yesterday.
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PM says no to Demu train
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday rejected a proposal to buy more diesel electric multiple unit (Demu) trains, saying they are not viable for operation in the country.
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ICC delegation in town to hold talks over crimes against Rohingyas
A delegation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrived in Dhaka yesterday on a weeklong visit to talk to senior government officials and representatives of international organisations over the Rohingya issue.
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Severe traffic jam cripples port city
Thousands of city dwellers in Chattogram suffered severe traffic congestions on major roads, especially on Airport Road, where vehicles remained stuck in a 35-kilometre tailback for hours yesterday.
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Traffic sergeant dies after being hit by truck in Barishal
A traffic police sergeant died yesterday after he was hit by a truck on Barishal-Patuakhali highway near Barishal University in Barishal Sadar upazila on Monday.
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Work to uphold glory of PGR: President
President Abdul Hamid yesterday emphasised the need for strengthening the President Guard Regiment (PGR), and said efforts to turn it into a well-integrated one will continue.
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HSC results out today
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published today.
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Students take to streets with four-point demand
Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University once again took to the streets yesterday, to press home their four-point demand -- including promotion of students who failed their honours first year final examination.
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Bangladeshi scouts taking on the world
Scouting has been popular in Bangladesh since the 1970s. What started out as a voluntary movement founded by British army officer Robert Baden-Powell in early 1900s has reached schools and colleges all over the country. Bangladesh regularly participates in international scouting events -- giving students an opportunity to become global members of society.
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BNP slams govt for ‘failing’ to ensure public safety
BNP’s senior leader Selima Rahman yesterday alleged that the incidents of killing and rape have turned into an epidemic in the country due to the government’s “failure” to ensure public safety.
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New web service for NIDs to be launched today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy will inaugurate a gateway server for efficient verification of national identity (NID) cards today.
