The Awami League (AL) responded to its victories in the Rajshahi and Barishal city polls in a low-key manner. It did not hold any victory celebrations after winning the elections. However, party leaders, activists and people from different walks of of life greeted AHM Khairuzzaman Liton of Rajshahi…

The High Court (HC) yesterday directed the government to form a national independent enquiry committee with at least 15 experts to conduct a survey on the fitness of public motor vehicles to prevent road accidents across the country. It also asked the inquiry committee to submit a report before it within…

Shipping minister Shajahan Khan has expressed regret for his unwarranted comment on the tragic death of two students in a road accident on Airport Road on Sunday. He has also offered his condolences to the bereaved families. The minister yesterday expressed his regret at a delegate meeting in the city’s…

In two fatal incidents, at least nine people were electrocuted at Kadai village in Sadar upazila of Sirajganj and Naogaon yesterday, reports UNB. The deceased were identified as Abdullah, 13, a class VII student and son of Abu Taher, Rafiqul Islam, 30, son of Habibur Rahman, Momin, 30, son of Kashem…