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
Footbridge Occupied
Piles of goods put by vendors block the entry of this footbridge on the station road in Chattogram city. Moreover, dirt is strewn all over the bridge, making it unusable. Recently, the footbridges of the city were freed from illegal occupation following the road safety protests, but due to lack of maintenance and monitoring, they are returning to their previous state. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Rajib Raihan
A STEP FORWARD
As police and BRTA crack down on unfit vehicles and unlicensed drivers, transport owners have stepped in to help. Photo: Rashed Shumon
A STEP FORWARD
During a mobile court drive on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka yesterday, the members of Dhaka Transport Owners Association assisted the magistrate and officials of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority in checking relevant papers. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Cross the street safely
A policeman points to the footbridge, just a few metres away, and asks a woman to cross the street safely by using it at Bangla Motor intersection in Dhaka yesterday. Jaywalking has become habitual for the city residents. Photo: Prabir Das
Cross the street safely
A female cop has to stop a man who ventures out despite two policewomen holding back a crowd of potential jaywalkers. Photo: Prabir Das
Motorcycles without valid papers
After the Traffic Week began Monday across the country, scores of motorcycles without valid papers ended up at a temporary dumping station in Mansurabad area of Chittagong city. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Rajib Raihan
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HC questions BERC decision to set gas transmission charge
The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission’s (BERC) decision to set the gas production, transmission and distribution charges.
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Tribunal sets Feb 24 for next hearing
A special tribunal in Dhaka has fixed February 24 for hearing of the Faisal Arefin Dipan murder case against eight members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam.
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CID arrests Kaiser Hamid on charges of fraudulence
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police yesterday arrested celebrated former footballer Kaiser Hamid, and currently standing committee member of Zaker Party, on charges of “fraudulence of money”.
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Ruja forms new executive committee
Rajshahi University Journalists' Association (Ruja) formed its executive committee for 2019-20 on Saturday night.
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Non-students, outsiders asked to vacate halls
Election schedule for the long-pending Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) polls is likely to be published at the end of next week or at the beginning of the week after next, chief returning officer Prof SM Mahfuz said yesterday.
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Biman gets five-star safety rating
National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has achieved a five-star safety rating by an international aviation safety rating agency.
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5 killed, 2 injured in road accidents
At least eight persons were killed and two injured in separate road accidents across the country yesterday.
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Arrest warrant against Khaleda in 2014 case
A Dhaka court yesterday issued an arrest warrant against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, in a case filed over making derogatory remark on the ruling Awami League in 2014.
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OIC secy general congratulates PM
OIC Secretary General Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her victory in the recent general election, and reiterated his hope that under her leadership Bangladesh will continue on its path to peace, development and progress.
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Coaching centres to remain closed during SSC exams
The government yesterday directed authorities of all coaching centres to keep those closed during SSC and equivalent examinations.
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Railways to be more pro-people
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan yesterday vowed to make the sector more service-oriented and pro-people.
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National Polls: Petition filed against new MPs' taking offices
A writ petition was filed yesterday with the High Court challenging legality of holding parliamentary offices by the MPs elected in the December 30 national election.
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Rucsu Election: Committee formed to discuss with student orgs
The Rajshahi University authorities yesterday formed a four-member committee to discuss Rucsu election with student organisations.
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Xulhaz-Tonoy Murder: Key accused remanded for second time
A Dhaka court yesterday placed an active member of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team on a three-day fresh remand to gather more information about the murders of Xulhaz Mannan, editor of an LGBT magazine, and his friend Mahbub Rabby Tonoy in 2016.
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Stop contract-based operation immediately
Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association (DRTOA) yesterday once again urged bus owners to abolish the system of daily contracts
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Stop contract-based operation immediately
Dhaka Road Transport Owners' Association (DRTOA) yesterday once again urged bus owners to abolish the system of daily contracts with drivers and their helpers, in a bid to bring discipline on roads.
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'Militant patron' held in capital
Detectives yesterday claimed to have arrested Rizwan Haroon, a former owner of Lakehead Grammar School who according to police is a patron of blacklisted militant organisation Jama'atul Muslimeen.
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Law formulated for all citizens, not just journos: Info minister
Information Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday said he would work to dispel journalists' concerns over the Digital Security Act.
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No ID, no ticket
The authorities of Bangladesh Railway (east zone) have made it mandatory for passengers to provide national identity (NID) cards while purchasing train tickets as part of a pilot project to check scalping.
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21 Bangladeshi trespassers return from India
Twenty-one Bangladeshi citizens, including two women, returned home through Sutarkandi Check Post under Beanibazar upazila in
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Attack on AC-Land: Over 50 sued, prime accused goes into hiding
Nawshad Ali, an alleged culprit behind illegal sand-mining in Rajshahi, went into hiding yesterday after local administration sued him and over 50 of his men for assaulting the assistant commissioner (AC-land) in Rajshahi's Bagha upazila.
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Rajshahi Collegiate School's 190th anniv plans in question
Rajshahi Collegiate School's 190th anniversary celebration – scheduled to begin on January 25 – is already marred by allegations of lack of transparency against the organising committee.
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5 DU students get Ataus Samad scholarship
Five students of Dhaka University's (DU) Mass Communication & Journalism department were handed the Ataus Samad Memorial Scholarship for their academic excellence in 2018 BSS (honours) exams in a programme yesterday.
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10 get jail for catching wild birds for sale in Dhaka
A mobile court sends 10 people to jail for different terms for catching wild birds with net and selling them and two others for producing poultry feed with leather wastes from tanneries which were treated with toxic chemicals.
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HC questions legality of BERC’s decision on setting up charges
The High Court questions the legality of Bangladesh Energy Commission’s (BERC) decision to setup the charges of gas production, transmission and distribution.
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‘Tree-man’ returns to DMCH for treatment
Abul Bajandar, dubbed as “tree-man” for his extremely rare skin disorder on hands and feet, returns to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) to get admitted months after he “voluntarily” left treatment.
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Rizwan Haroon arrested for ‘militancy link’
Lakehead Grammar School’s former owner Rizwan Haroon is arrested over alleged link to militant organisation Jama'atul Muslimin.
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Hill cutting on, defying ban
Disregarding environmental laws, illegal hill cutting continues unabated in different areas of Moulvibazar and its adjoining areas.
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Old wounds reopen
Though it has been over 17 years, people of Charmonai union of Barishal have not forgotten the month of October 2001.
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1969 mass upsurge hero Asad to be recalled today
Shaheed Asad Day will be observed today, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of student leader Asad during the mass upsurge of 1969.
