Dhaka-The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Association (IFALPA) has highly lauded Biman’s Captain Nawshad for his extraordinary professional skill and proficiency to safely land the Flight BG 122 on December last year.
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DCCI demands probe of Market fire: 5 member body formed
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has urged the government to launch a probe into the fire that broke out at Dhaka North City Corporation Market at Gulshan on Tuesday to know the exact reasons.
BNP accuses AL of pursuing ‘threat culture’
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said Awami League’s threat to file a lawsuit against Khaleda Zia is nothing but the outcome of the ruling party’s ‘threat culture’.
Brazil prison escape: Fugitive posts selfies on the run
A Brazilian man who broke out of a prison in the northern city of Manaus has been posting photos of himself on Facebook, bragging of his escape, reports BBC.
SC upholds HC order to recognise 2,367 freedom fighters
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order that directed the government to recognise 2,367 members of the ‘guerrilla force’ who participated in the 1971 Liberation War as freedom fighters.
Russia to supply RCPS for Belarusian nuclear station
Russia will supply a new reactor control and protection system (RCPS) for the now constructed Belarusian nuclear station.
Charge Sheet against JMB couple submitted
Rapid Action Battalion-2 Investigation Officer Wahidullah Sarker submitted the charge sheet of a case against two Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) couples in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts country
A mild tremor shook the city and other parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon.
Spain: 1,100 migrants try to breach N. African border fence
More than 50 Moroccan and Spanish border guards were injured repelling around 1,100 African migrants who attempted to storm a border fence and enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, Spanish authorities said Sunday.
60 inmates killed in prison riot in northern Brazil
Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
Complaint filed over MP Liton murder
A complaint was filed on Sunday night in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton.
Female militants put on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka court on Monday put two female militants on a six-day remand afresh, these militants were detained from Ashkona area of city’s Dakshinkhan.
JMB trainer put on remand
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a JMB trainer on a six-day remand to quiz him in connection with terrorist activities.
Charge hearing against Mahmudur Rahman deferred
Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Monday deferred the hearing on charge framing against the Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman to March 9 in a case filed against him for sabotage.
Sagar-Runi murder case, probe report to submit on Feb 8
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Sunday deferred submission of the probe report in the Sagor-Runi murder case to February 8.
RU first year honors classes will begin on Jan 17
Rajshahi-The first year honors classes under the academic session 2016-17 of Rajshahi University (RU) will begin on January 17, said a press release issued by Prof. Mosiur Rahman, administrator of university Public Relation office.
Rosatom’s Reactors are the World’s Safest
This opinion has been recently expressed by Karel Kotovsky, Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology. In his interview to Finport.Am, he said that VVER reactors were the most reliable in the world and…
Primary students gonna receive new books today
Over four crore students from primary to class X of different educational institutions across the country are going to receive free new books today. This year the government would distribute over 35 crore books among these students.
Report against Khaleda for hurting religious sentiment
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday set January 23 for submission of the probe report in the case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia for hurting religious sentiments of people and inciting communal hatred.
Journalist Nazmul Huda to be quizzed
Dhaka-A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed journalist Nazmul Huda, the Savar correspondent of Bangladesh Television and Ekushy Television, on a two-day remand in a case filed under the ICT Act.
All need to maintain dignity of respective religions: PM
Urging the Christian community to become part of Bangladesh’s development efforts, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the people of all faiths to maintain the dignity of their own religions so that no one could ever raise finger…
Shamim Osman cast vote openly by violating code of conduct
Ruling Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman has cast his vote openly for boat, the electoral system of party mayoral candidate Selina Hayat Ivy violating the electoral code of conduct in the Narayanganj City Corporation elections.
Khaleda to appear in court on Jan 5
Dhaka-The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka on Thursday deferred recording BNP Chief Khalada Zia’s statement on self-defence to January 5 after hearing her on time petition submitted by her lawyer in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Nine sued in connection with PM’s flight
Dhaka-The Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Wednesday filed a case against nine officials of the airlines on Tuesday night in connection with the technical glitch in a flight, carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last month.
BAU Badminton Tournament ends
The final match and prize giving ceremony of “Bijoy Dibosh Badminton Tournament-2016” ended at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Monday night.
IBBL inaugurates 316th branch at Bhaluka of Mymensingh
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 316th Branch at Bhaluka of Mymensingh. Professor Dr. M. Amanullah, MP, Mymensingh-11 inaugurated the branch on December 20, 2016, Tuesday as chief guest.
Russian TVEL enters European market for nuclear fuel supply
TVEL (Fuel Company of the Russian Atomic Corporation ROSATOM) and Swedish company Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel AB signed a contract recently for supply of TVS-K fuel for the Ringhals NPP in Sweden. The contract includes the delivery of the commercial reloads…
Rushanara in town to shore up economic ties
Rushanara Ali MP, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Bangladesh, is now in Dhaka to reaffirm the importance the UK attaches to the trade and investment component of its relationship with Bangladesh.
Deadline for final proposals for 3 gas blocks ends Tuesday
The deadline for submission of the final proposals for the country’s three offshore gas blocks ends Tuesday (Dec 20).
Couple dies as house catches fire in Ctg
Dhaka-A couple was burnt to death as a fire broke out at their house at Janalibali in the Chittagong city’s Bakalia area early Sunday.