Local government now cannot work independently despite being an independent body, according to former caretaker government adviser Dr Akbar Ali Khan.
Author: Farzana Afroze Zerin
‘Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015’ draft approved
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘Domestic Workers Protection and Welfare Policy, 2015’ recognising their works as ‘Labour’, aiming to ensure their overall welfare.
Tulip credited her victory to the relentless support of expatriate Bangladeshis
Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and a member of the House of Commons, hoped that Bangladeshi men will also make their way eventually into the British parliament alongside women.
Umrah visa banned for BD nationals
The government of Saudi Arabia has withdrawn its ban on issuing visas to Bangladeshi nationals for performing Umrah.
Election atmosphere should not affect in any way: Hanif
Accusing BNP leaders of violating the election code of conduct through their various vicious remark, Awami League joint general secretary Mabub-ul-Alam Hanif on Monday demanded the Election Commission create a level-playing field ahead of the December 30 municipal polls so…
BNP mayoral candidate’s house under attack in savar,15 injured in comilla
At least 15 people were injured as some miscreants attacked the house of a BNP-backed mayoral candidate at Bank Colony area here on Monday.
Axiata announces acquisition of Nepal’s Ncell
Staff Reporter Axiata announces to acquisition Nepal’s Ncell just after 3 months of announcing Robi-Airtel merger, Yesterday.
38th inter college Athletics competition begins at RU
RU Correspondent 38th Inter-College Athletics Competition has begun at Rajshahi University (RU).
6 New Social Businesses Launched
News Desk The 154th Social Business Design Lab organized by Yunus Centre took place today on 21 December 2015 at the Grameen Bank Auditorium.
Warrant against 24 for involvement in Rana Plaza collapse
Court Correspondent The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court of Dhaka on Monday issued arrest warrants against 24 fugitives of the murder case filed in connection with the collapse of Rana Plaza that killed 1,136 people while 2,524 people were injured…
Okayama University innovate new technique to remove of strontium from waste water
International Desk Toshiro Ono and colleagues at Okayama University have developed an effective system for removing strontium 90 from aqueous solution based on the hydroxyapatite (HAP) column procedure. The researchers are hopeful that their HAP column technique could be useful…
Khaleda graft cases hearing fixed on Dec 31
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Monday fixed December 31 to record the depositions of more witnesses in the Zia Charitable Trust and Zia Orphanage Trust graft cases.
‘Arakan Army’ leader & 4 others sent to jail
A court here on Sunday sent four people, including a suspected leader of Myanmar insurgent group ‘Arakan Army’, to jail after rejecting their bail petitions in three separate cases filed with Rajasthali Police Station.
EC fined 4 mayoral & 3 councilor candidates for violating code
The Election Commission on Saturday fined four mayoral candidates and three councilor candidates of Chougachha municipality for violating code of conduct.
AL has plan to contain militancy and fundamentalism: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday said Awami League has an action plan to make sure that militancy and fundamentalism can never affect the country.
BGB must stay alert so 2009 mutiny doesn’t recur again: PM
Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked BGB personnel to remain alert so that incident like the 2009 BDR mutiny does not recur in the future.
7th Carrier fest begins at JU
JU Correspondent A two day long 7th Career festival kicked on 22 to 23 December at Jahangirnagar University (JU), organized by Bdjobs.com, a famous job site, Says Mohammad Ali Firoz , convener of the festival, at JUJA office by a…
Housing committee to strengthen security of NAM flats near Sangsad Bhaban.
STAFF REPORTER House Committee yesterday recommended the lawmakers to discourage their visitors to their flats instead of entertaining them at their designated offices for the sake safety and security of NAM flats, which were allocated for the Members of Parliament…
IBBL opens branch at Singair of Manikganj
Islami Bank Banladesh Limited has opened its 303rd Branch at Singair of Manikganj. Engr. Mustafa Anwar, Chairman of the bank inaugurated the branch on December 20, 2015 Sunday as the chief guest.
Weather may remain dry all over the country
Weather may remain dry over the country in the next 24 hours till 6pm tomorrow (Sunday).
BD to review diplomatic ties with Pakistan: Mozammel
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque on Friday said Bangladesh will review diplomatic ties with Pakistan if the country continues siding with anti-liberation forces.
People; Armed Forces partnership to be cemented further: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hoped that the Armed Forces will be the partner in the country’s economic advancement and thus fulfill the aspirations of people.