Justice demanded for attack on environment activists
Environmentalists and others on Friday demanded justice against those who attacked members of the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement inside Panthakunja Park at Banglamotore.聽
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Dhaka Elevated Expressway: Protest continues for cancellation of Tejgaon-Plassey segment
Speakers, including local residents and environmentalists, on Friday continue to hold protest, demanding the cancellation of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway segment from Tejgaon to Plassey Crossing via Panthakunja Park and Hatirjheel Lake.
NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun聽
NASA鈥檚 pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history on Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 930 degrees Celsius...
Saving Panthakunja park, Hatirjheel lake, trees: Protesters continue sit-in for 10 days
Protesters have been staging a 24-hour sit-in at Panthakunja Park in Dhaka鈥檚 Banglamotor area for 10 consecutive days, demanding the cancellation of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway segment from...
Sheikh Mujib Safari Park project in Moulvibazar scrapped
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council in a meeting on Monday scrapped the proposed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park project in Moulvibazar on the grounds that its...
Protection of parks from elevated expressway demanded
Urban planners and environmental activists at a human chain protested the construction of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway segment from Karwanbazar to Plassey Crossing, citing the destruction of Panthakunja Park and Hatirjheel lake in the capital...
Ramna park hours cut further
Ramna park hours have been shortened further as two schedules have been enforced by separate government departments for public entry.聽
2 Macaws stolen from Gazipur safari park
Two Macaws worth Tk 8 lakh have been stolen from Gazipur Safari Park...
Gold, mobile shops looted at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka
Several shops, including a gold store, were looted in Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka on Thursday night.
Jamaat not in favour of banning political parties, says secretary general
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general, Professor Mia Golam Parwar, has said that his party was not in favour of banning any political organisation, including its rivals.
Beximco workers block highway for pays
The workers of Beximco Industrial Park in Gazpiur continued their protests for the seventh day running on Thursday, demanding salaries and allowances...
Beximco workers continue protest for arrears
Workers of Beximco Industrial Park in Gazpiur continued their protests for the sixth day on Wednesday demanding their arrears...
Beximco workers on road again, demand arrears
Workers of Beximco Industrial Park in Gazipur continued blocking the Chandra-Nabinagar road at Chakraborty for the second consecutive day on Sunday, demanding payment of...
Commercial use of Bahadur Shah Park decried
Academics and cultural activists urged the authorities on Monday not to lease the historic Bahadur Shah Park in Old Dhaka for the establishment of a food stall.
Injured wild elephant dies under treatment
A wild elephant, injured after being hit by a train on Sunday at Lohagora in Chattogram, died on Tuesday while receiving treatment at Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox鈥檚 Bazar.
Govt to cancel safari park project in Lathitila
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended canceling the approval of a safari park project in the Lathitila reserved forest in Moulvibazar...
Authorities must immediately address apparel sector unrest
THE ongoing labour unrest in the apparel sector that has led to the shutdown of more than a hundred factories is gravely concerning for owners and employees in the sector and the economy. The unrest at a time when fresh orders come aplenty is feared to have a lasting negative impact on the sector. September and October are crucial for the sector as most...
Hi-Tech parks to be renamed after their respective districts
The Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority has decided to rename the country鈥檚 hi-tech parks, software technology parks, and IT training and incubation centers after their respective districts...
Hi-Tech parks to be renamed after respective districts
The Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority has decided to rename the country鈥檚 hi-tech parks, software technology parks, and IT training and incubation centers after their respective districts....
Lake Vista Park and children in Gaza
ON A Saturday, I decided to visit Lake Vista Park, located in Wisconsin鈥檚 Oak Creek city, for a quick escape from monotony at home. We drove for 20 minutes to reach the Michigan lakeshore...
India amusement park fire leaves 27 dead
Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement park, police said, as rescuers on Sunday scoured the site the morning after the blaze......
Shaheed Anwara Park must be restored immediately
IN A complete disregard for citizens鈥� opinions and their need for green open space, the city authorities continue to deny access to public parks in the city. The case of Shaheed Anwara Park, named after the first woman martyr...
Ultimatum given to remove structures from Farmgate park
Citizens on Saturday gave a 30-day ultimatum to the Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited and Public Works Department for removing structures from...
UNDP chief visits Beximco Industrial Park
Stefan Liller, resident representative, UNDP Bangladesh, has visited Beximco Industrial Park in Gazipur on Thursday...
University Innovation Hub to be set up at 10 universities
Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority managing director GSM Jafarullah expressed optimism that unicorn startups (companies worth Tk聽10,000 crore) will emerge from...
Malaysia to build massive chip design park: PM
Malaysia鈥檚 leader on Monday announced plans to build a massive semiconductor design park, aiming to boost the Southeast Asian nation鈥檚 role in the global chip industry...