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Scuffle erupts between RU students and police over attempts to detain

A confrontation broke out between students of Rajshahi University (RU) and police after officers attempted to detain several students following a scheduled program on campus on Thursday.

Six quota protest coordinators released from DB custody

The six coordinators of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement who were taken into DB custody have been released.

UN experts are welcome to probe every incident of quota violence: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the United Nations and any country can send their experts for the proper investigation of every incident of the recent violence related to the quota reform movement.

PM seeks UN, other Int. organisations’ cooperation for mayhem probe

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought cooperation from the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations to conduct a proper investigation into the nationwide mayhem to punish the real culprits involved in the attacks taking advantage of the anti-quota movement.

Russia says killing of Hamas chief directed 'against' peace

Russia on Wednesday "strongly condemned" the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas, warning it could trigger a fresh round of escalation in the Middle East.

Countrywide mourning being observed

Nationwide mourning is being observed today recalling those who were killed during quota reform movement. On this day, black badges will be worn and doa mahfils will be organised in all mosques. Besides, special prayers will be offered in all temples, churches and pagodas across the country.

‘I’ll never again tell anyone to send their kids to school’

The sense of fear among the medical professionals in the capital's Holy Family Hospital is palpable. No one would speak on the record, and those that would speak off the record would only do so in a hushed voice. It is as if someone is always watching them even when there is no one around.

DU calls for not harassing its innocent students

The Dhaka University (DU) authorities urged all concerned including the law enforcement agencies to ensure that no harassment takes place on any of their innocent student, said a DU release today.

VPN use surges in Bangladesh amid violent protests

In the wake of escalating violent protests in Bangladesh, a massive surge in Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage has been witnessed as citizens strived to circumvent government-imposed internet restrictions.

Nationwide mayhem was a conspiracy to destroy economy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the nationwide mayhem was a part of conspiracy to completely cripple the economy to make Bangladesh again a country of beggars.

Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal No 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as the low-pressure area over North Bay and adjoining area intensified into a well-marked low and now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay.

PM visits victims of mayhem at Pongu Hospital

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today visited the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) popularly known as Pongu Hospital to see the injured victims during countrywide destruction centering the quota reform movement.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy's birth anniversary today

The 53rd birth anniversary of Bangabandhu's grandson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy is today.

Light to moderate rain likely over country

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over three divisions and at one or two places over five divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over earlier three divisions.

Shafin Ahmed, band icon, former frontman of Miles, no more

Shafin Ahmed, unanimously regarded as Bangladesh’s one of the most popular and iconic band artists and former frontman of the legendary Bangladeshi band Miles, has passed away at age 63.

Physicist, 98, honoured with doctorate 75 years after groundbreaking discovery

A trailblazing physicist who gave up her PhD 75 years ago to have a family has received an honorary doctorate from her former university.

Educational institutions to be reopened after ensuring cent percent safety of students: Mohibul

Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel today said educational institutions in the country will be reopened after ensuring cent percent safety of the students.

A plane slips off the runway and crashes in Nepal, killing 18 passengers and injuring the pilot

A domestic plane slipped off the runway and crashed Wednesday while trying to take off from the airport serving Nepal's capital, killing the 18 passengers and injuring the pilot.

Broadband connections likely to be restored completely soon: ISPAB

Broadband connections are expected to be restored completely soon as the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has already been able to restore over 40 percent of connections across the country.