Decision made to stop utility services for Ctg hill slopes

The Chittagong hill management committee in a meeting on Monday decided to disrupt power, gas and water supply to the residences on the vulnerable hill slopes in the Chittagong city within a week. Full story

2 killed in city

At least two people were killed in separate incidents in the capital on Monday. At Newmarket, an unidentified woman was killed after hit by a bus on Elephant Road early Monday. Newmarket police subinspector Tariqul Islam... Full story

Shops fined in Ctg

A mobile court on Monday sealed off Messrs Abdul Mannan Vermicelli Factory on Rajakhali road at Chaktai in the Chittagong city and fined the owner Tk 50,000 for manufacturing vermicelli in unhygienic condition with... Full story

Exclusive breastfeeding of children under six months reaches 64pc: study

The level of exclusive breastfeeding among children under six months has increased into 64 per cent in the country, according to a recent study report. The level was 43 per cent in 2007. Full story

Cultural activists urged to work for saving rivers

Cultural activists and educationists on Monday stressed the need for raising awareness through creative works for saving rivers of the country which were on the verge of extinction. Full story

JU students stage demo

The students of environment science at Jahangirnagar University on Monday staged demonstration to press their demands including withdrawal expulsion of a fellow of the department. Full story

BFWE, MRDI sign MoU

The Management and Resources Development Initiative and The Asia Foundation on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs to ensure better business... Full story

Pidilite launches new product

Pidilite Industries Limited, adhesive manufacturer of India, on Monday launched its new product Dr Fixit, a water proof and leakage protector construction product. They launched the new product at a news briefing at the... Full story

Change in temperature unlikely

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Barisal, Khulna, Chittagong, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi... Full story