‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu yesterday told the government they will support the withdrawal of sanctions against Rapid Action Battalion, Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said.
RU clash: BCL suspends 4 leaders
The central committee of Chhatra League (BCL) yesterday suspended four leaders of its Rajshahi University unit
Expecting mother dies at hospital
An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday
Murder case accused stabbed to death in Bogura
An accused in a murder case was stabbed to death by his friend in Bogura's Sadar upazila this evening
Tax burden may rise as govt to trim exemptions
Mobile phone calls and metro rail commutes among other daily activities may cost more in the next fiscal year as the government looks to increase taxes to boost its revenue collections.
Bureaucrats dominate legal aid services
Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan yesterday expressed utter dismay at the inconsistencies and financial constraints of the National Legal Aid and Services Organization (NLASO), saying that this organisation is not run by the judiciary, but in fact dominated by the bureaucrats.
Promises made by mayors mostly unkept: speakers
While both mayors of Dhaka showed some success in recovering parks and canals, they were unable to solve the problem of waterlogging, waste management, mosquito control and pollution, said urban planners at a programme yesterday.
Green Climate Fund / It is burdening countries with loans
The Green Climate Fund has strayed from its original objectives, becoming a debt-lending agency with a greater emphasis on loans than grants, said a study by Transparency International Bangladesh.
INJURY SCHEME / Govt to cover RMG workers’ commuting accidents now
The government’s employment injury scheme for RMG workers has been expanded to include compensation for accidents that may occur when workers are commuting to and from work.
Donald LU’s visit / ‘We’ve nothing to say on this’
BNP has nothing to say about US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu’s visit to Dhaka, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday.
Two students assaulted for taking snaps of felled trees
Two students from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) were allegedly assaulted by a contractor while they were taking pictures of felled trees on the campus.
Bureaucrats vexed over repeat contracts
There may be a major reshuffle at the top of the civil administration, as 22 secretaries, including 10 on contractual appointments, will reach the end of their tenure by December.
Donald Lu in city: Dhaka to focus on economy, trade
Dhaka’s priority will be trade and economy, while Washington’s will be security, especially advancing partnership under its Indo-Pacific Strategy, as US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu holds meetings with the government high-ups today.
Bangladeshi fuchka is the best: Donald Lu
The US Embassy in Dhaka has shared a brief video appreciating the taste of Bangladeshi fuchka
Ekhtier cannot serve Swadesh Islami Life Insurance as CEO: SC
The Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) that refused to renew the appointment of Md Ekhtier Uddin Shahin as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Swadesh Islami Life Insurance Company Ltd..Chamber judge of the Appellate Division o
Bureaucrats dominate legal aid services: CJ
Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan today expressed utter dismay at the inconsistencies and financial constraints of the National Legal Aid and Services Organization (NLASO), saying that this organisation is not run by the judiciary, but in fact dominated by the bureaucrats
Niko graft case: Court to record statements of prosecution witnesses June 11
A Dhaka court today set June 11 for recording statements of prosecution witnesses in the Niko graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others
BNP expels 5 more leaders for contesting upazila polls
The BNP has expelled five more of its grassroots leaders for participating in the second phase of upcoming upazila elections by violating the party's decision
Bangladesh urges Ireland to increase student admissions, IT professional recruitment
Bangladesh has urged Ireland to admit more its students in Irish universities and recruit meritorious IT professionals in the tech industry under the European Union (EU) talent partnerships
4 land in jail for shaving woman's head after torture
A woman and three men were sent to jail today in Gaibandha's Gobindaganj for shaving a woman's head after torturing her early yesterday
Madrasa teacher arrested on charge of raping student in Tongi
A madrasa teacher was arrested today on charges of raping a student in Gazipur's Tongi
