Chemically-treated mangoes flood city markets

A stall selling mangoes has occupied the footpath at Panthpath in the capital but the authorities seem to turn a blind eye to this. The photo was taken on Tuesday. — Sourav Lashkar

Chemically doctored mangoes are flooding the city’s markets and are even being sold in shops that display signs that state they only sell mangoes that are ‘free of chemicals’. The Rapid Action Battalion, the Bangladesh... Full story

'Tajuddin’s resignation was a loss to country'

Resignation of Tajuddin Ahmed from the post of finance and planning minister in the cabinet of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1974 was a ‘loss to the country’ , said emeritus professor Anisuzzman. Full story

Nat'l alliance demanded to combat sexual harassment

Discussants attend an inception meeting titled ‘combating sexual harassment against girl students’ in Dhaka on Tuesday. — New Age photo

Government officials and right activists on Tuesday said there should be a national alliance with representatives from local government, civil society, community and media for preventing sexual harassment. Full story

Tension prevails at Barisal SBMC

Tension still prevails at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College after attack on students protesting at alleged sexual assault on a fellow student by activists of ruling party-backed Bangladesh Chhatra League on Monday. Full story

Greens call for disaster management act

Civil society people on Tuesday demanded enactment of a disaster management act in the running session of parliament and its immediate implementation to stop landslide deaths. Full story

4 held in Ctg for forcing girls into prostitution

The police Monday night arrested four people, including a woman, from a flat at Mistripara in the Chittagong city for allegedly forcing girls into prostitution. The law enforcers also rescued two victims from the same flat. Full story

Human chain demands ecological balance at JU

The progressive minded teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University on Tuesday demanded ecological balance on the campus. They made the demand at a human chain under the banner of ‘Poribesh... Full story

RU officer crushed under train

A Rajshahi University official was crushed under the wheels of a train at the university agriculture faculty rail crossing on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Chowdhury ME Majid, an... 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, Sylhet, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions till 6:00pm today. Full story