Efforts still far away to free Red Zone hill sites in Ctg

With the rains setting in this year, around 50,000 people, mostly poor, who live on the hilltops or elsewhere around the hills face fresh risk of landslides in the Chittagong city and fringes, with the authorities... Full story

Art exhibition by 'special' children opens at Drik Gallery

A week-long art exhibition kicked off at Drik Gallery in the city on Friday where paintings done by autistic children have been put on display. At least 70 paintings of ‘special’ children have been put... Full story

Political movement sought to meet public health demand

Leftist leaders on Friday sought building political movement to meet the medical treatment demand of the country’s general people, which was reportedly undermined in the national budget for FY 2012-13. Full story

Missing youth found in city

A missing youth was found in unconscious state in High Court area in the capital on Friday morning. The victim Rafiqul Islam Rony, 32, is a manager of... Full story

9-day debate contest begins

A 9-day long debate competition began on Friday at the Theatre Institute in the Chittagong city. Robi Axiata Limited, and Drishty-Chittagong, jointly organised the debate... Full story

15-day tree fair begins in Khulna city

A 15-day Khulna divisional tree plantation and fair–2012 began on Friday at the Shaheed Hadis Park in the city. The fair jointly organised by Khulna district administration, Sundarban... Full story

Implement DCC rent chart: Aziz Market shop tenants

Tenants of shops and business establishments at Aziz Market in the capital demanded implementation of the rent chart of the Dhaka City Corporation. Aziz Market Bharatia Swartho Sangrakshan Parishad on... Full story

Change in temperature unlikely

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at most places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Dhaka, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions till 6:00pm today. Full story