Bangladesh
‘We've to protect our heritage, culture, existence,’ says Envoy
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) - Concerned that one language goes extinct every two weeks, the United Nations has honoured linguistic diversity and celebrating indigenous languages on International Mother Language Day, the roots of the Day start in Bangladesh with a bloody and historic connection to 21 February.
2 ‘drug traders’ killed in Mymensingh, Khulna ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB)-Two suspected drug traders were killed in ‘gunfights’ between their cohorts and police in Mymensingh and Khulna districts early Friday.
India saddened at loss of lives in Chawkbazar fire
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – India has expressed profound shock at the loss of lives in the Chawkbazar chemical warehouse fire.
Mother tongue unites people defying border barriers
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Thousands of people from two neighbouring countries, Bangladesh and India came into one platform showing deep affection for mother tongue on International Mother Language Day, at no-man's land between Benapole and Petrapole on Thursday.
Bangladesh HC in New Delhi pays homage to language martyrs
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1952 language movement with a resolve to uphold the spirit for which the heroes laid down their lives.
Relatives throng DMCH, photos in hand but no hope in their hearts
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – A heart-wrenching scene was enacted outside the morgue of the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital(DMCH) throughout Thursday, with the wailing of the near and dear ones of those killed in the horrific fire incident in Old Dhaka.
Martyrs’ Day, Int'l Mother Language Day observed in Singapore
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore observed the “Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day” with due solemnity and in a befitting manner.
Chawkbazar inferno: BNP to observe mourning day Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – BNP will observe mourning day on Saturday in memory of those killed in the Chawkbazar fire incident.
Write verdicts in Bangla: PM to higher court judges
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the higher court judges to write verdicts in Bangla so that justice-seekers can easily understand those without depending on lawyers.
Chawkbazar fire originated from gas cylinder blast: Minister
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Thursday said the Chawkbazar fire that claimed the lives of at least 81 people originated from a gas cylinder blast.