Economy faces biggest challenge due to crony capitalism

Speakers at a post-budget discussion on Saturday said that the country’s economy is facing the biggest challenge in the last two decades due to crony capitalism, which is widely indulged in by the... Full story

Call for left parties to unite for new democratic Bangladesh

Politicians, academics and journalists at a discussion on Saturday said that the left-leaning political parties must stand united to strengthen the fight for a new democratic Bangladesh. Full story

Jewellers observe strike demanding security

Two security guards patrol the Baitul Mukarram jewellery market in Dhaka on Saturday. Jewellers observed a daylong strike, protesting at robbery in jewellery shops across the country. — New Age photo

Jewellers across the country on Saturday observed day-long strike demanding their safety and security amid growing incidents of heist at jewellery shops. All district units of Bangladesh Jewellers’ Samity observed the strike and submitted memorandums... Full story

Govt becomes politically bankrupt: Fakhrul

The BNP acting secretary general, Mirza Fakhrul, has alleged that the government has resorted to torture on opposition as it has become politically bankrupt. ‘The government is trying to suppress the opposition... Full story

Bad weather disrupts Ctg port activities

Unloading of goods from 18 ships at the outer-anchorage and jetty of Chittagong Seaport remained stalled since Friday afternoon due to incessant rain. ‘Though unloading got disrupted, there’s no problem... Full story

Administration foils Oil, Gas Committee protest rally

The government did not allow holding of a scheduled rally of citizens at Fakirhaat upazila town on Saturday afternoon organised by Oil, Gas Committee in protest against setting up of a 1,320-MW coal-fired power... Full story

Minority women suffer much more violence than others

On an average five national minority women suffer several types of violence, including murder after rape, per month. Leaders of women rights organisations came up with the findings at a press briefing... Full story

Defendants’ families want case dismissed

Families of two accused of Himadri Majumder murder case on Saturday demanded that the case should be withdrawn, claiming that the duo were innocent of the crime. Full story

42 hurt in gun battle, bomb blasts in Shariatpur

A fierce clash between two rival groups of local Awami League left 12 people injured in gun battle and 30 others in bomb blasts at Khosal Sikdarkandi village in Jajira upazila of Shariatpur on Saturday morning. Full story

Train runs over traffic constable in city

A traffic constable died on the spot when a train hit him near Mohakhali rail crossing area in the capital Saturday morning. Mahmudul Hassan, 30, was on duty at Mohakhali traffic booth operated by Traffic... Full story

Akikunnessa Ahmad’s 30th death anniv today

The 30th anniversary of death of writer and woman rights activist Akikunnessa Ahmad will be observed today at her children’s residence, said a release. Special prayers would also be offered there tomorrow... Full story

Expatriate killed

Miscreants killed an expatriate youth Saturday in broad daylight at Soankanda in the Naraynganj city. Five people were arrested for their suspected involvement in the murder. The victim, Ujjal Mia 25, son of... Full story

448 to face ACC action after full HC verdict

The Anti-Corruption Commission is awaiting the certified copy of the High Court’s verdict that declared illegal mercy awarded to 448 self-proclaimed corrupt people by the Truth and Accountability Commission... Full story

137 fishermen abducted, 102 trawlers looted in 30 days in Bagerhat

Bandits looted 102 fishing trawlers and abducted 137 fishermen from the Bay of Bengal along the Bagerhat coastal areas in the last 30 days. The robbers looted fishing nets, fishes and other goods worth about... Full story

Repair of fallen bridge yet to begin

The repair work of Barni Bridge between Sylhet and Companiganj, which broke down Friday night claiming at least one life, will not begin immediately, the officials concerned said. Full story

2 siblings found dead in Meherpur

Two siblings were killed by some miscreants at Kazipur village in Gangni upazila of Meherpur early Saturday morning. The deceased were Rafiq, 36, and Abu Zel, 40, sons of Kaiyum Biswas of the village. Full story

Call to include domestic workers into labour law

Rights activists and trade unionists on Saturday urged the government to bring domestic workers within the range of the country’s labour law. They also demanded immediate finalising of the Domestic Worker... Full story