Inland waterways in a moribund state

Khalilur Rahman
Country’s inland water route is in a moribund state. The navigability of the rivers has fallen at an alarming rate. The situation has come to such a pass that nearly 90 % rivers in Bangladesh has already lost navigability. This has led to the closure of river routes either permanently or partially. বিস্তারিত… »

Election result 2011

BNP-backed AKM Iradat Manu (12,209) defeated rebel AL candidate Alhaj Mohammad Faisal Bipob (10,844). At Mirkadim, independent candidate Shahinul Islam Shaheen (9,685) defeated BNP-backed Nizanur Rahman Mizan (6,101).

12 mayor candidates in race in Munshiganj

With the allocation of election symbols, 12 candidates are in race to contest the post of mayor in Munshiganj and Mirkadim municipalities. Six mayor candidates in Munshiganj municipalities are Foysal Ahamad Biplob( Wall Clock), বিস্তারিত… »

EC cancels elections in 11 municipalities

The Election Commission has decided not to hold elections in 11 municipalities and add four new to the list following the local government ministry’s suggestion.

Election commissioner Sohul Hossain on Tuesday told bdnews24.com after a commission meeting: “Following the decision, elections will now be held in 262 out of 310 municipalities.” বিস্তারিত… »

Our own ‘Kobe-style’ raising

Mirkadim Cow
We may not have Kobe beef, the Japanese bovine meat famous for its tenderness and flavour, but we have something similar of a delicacy– the Mirkadim beef. বিস্তারিত… »

15 injured in Munshiganj clash

At least 15 people were injured in a fierce clash between two groups over land dispute at Gopalnagar village in Sadar upazila on Sunday. বিস্তারিত… »

6 injured in Munshiganj clash

At least six people, including women, were injured in a clash between two rival groups over land dispute at Gopal Nagar village in Sadar upazila on Friday. বিস্তারিত… »

Husband kills wife Deepa in Munshiganj

A woman was killed allegedly by her husband at South Courtgaon in the town on Sunday midnight.

The victim was identified as Halima Tanzin Deepa, 24, daughter of Abdur Rahman of Kosba village in Meerkadim municipality area. বিস্তারিত… »

Housewife killed for dowry in Munshiganj

A housewife was killed allegedly by her husband for dowry at South Kagajipara village in Sadar upazila on Tuesday. বিস্তারিত… »

Delwar deplore arrest of BNP activists during hartal in Munshiganj

BNP secretary general Khandaker Delwar Hossain protested the arrest of party activists and torture on them by police during ‘peaceful’ hartal in Munshiganj district on Sunday. বিস্তারিত… »