Day: October 16, 2024
Matia Chowdhury: A revered leader who desired eternal rest in Nalitabari
Matia Chowdhury, known as the ‘fire daughter’ of Bengal, was not the one to seek recognition through name plates or placards.
There are no nameplates in her electoral area bearing her name. Even while serving in government, she was a powerful leader,…
Journalist Monir Haider’s mother passes away
Shamsun Nahar, mother of journalist Monir Haider, New York correspondent of Banglavision, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 77.
She breathed her last around 4:30 pm at Meherpur 250-bed General Hospital while undergoing treatment due to…
Captain Tasmin first female director of Biman flight operations
Captain Tasmin Doza has made history as the first female director at Biman Bangladesh Airlines, following her appointment as the Director of Flight Operations.
The airline’s General Manager of Public Relations, Bosra Islam, confirmed the news to UNB,…
Lalon’s 134th death anniversary to be observed tomorrow in Kushtia
The 134th death anniversary of the legendary mystic poet and philosopher Fakir Lalon Shah will be observed tomorrow in Kumarkhali, Kushtia, with a range of cultural and spiritual events, drawing devotees and admirers from across the country.
The Lalo…
A brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins circling each other
A celestial object discovered decades ago is actually twins orbiting each other, a new study confirms.
Scientists have puzzled over the object known as Gliese 229B, the first known brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago. Brown dwarfs are sometimes calle…
30-year-old man die as vehicle runs over him in Dhaka’s Jatrabari
A 30-year-old unidentified man died on Wednesday after being run over by a vehicle in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area.
The accident happened around 3:00 pm near the Jatrabari Bus Stand. Inspector Md Faruk, in charge of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH…
Seven singer-songwriters to perform at ‘Gaanwalader Gaan’ concert
Featuring a unique amalgamation of seven renowned and popular singer-songwriters in recent times, a special concert titled “Gaanwalader Gaan” will be held at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy Auditorium on November 2, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The line-up…
Ex-MP Henry, husband put on 5-day fresh remand
A court in Sirajganj on Wednesday placed ex-MP of Sirajganj-2 Jannat Ara Henry and her husband Md Labu Talukdar, former chairman of Sirajganj Zila Parishad, on a five-day fresh remand in a case over the death of local Jubo Dal leader Sohannur Rahman R…