The government has directed all the news media, including print media and news agencies, to provide dearness allowance to their staff, including journalists and other employees, under the 9th wage board.
Author: Lutfun Nahar
Taka 24mn narcotics seized at Dhaka GPO
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized 1,586.36 kilograms contraband Ethiopian cannabis, also known as ‘khat’ worth around Tk 2.38 crore from foreign parcel section of General Post Office (GPO) here on Sunday.
HC orders closure of 14 illegal hospitals, clinics in Dhaka
The High Court (HC) today ordered authorities concerned to close down 14 illegal hospitals and clinics operating in capital’s Mohammadpur area.
Shahidul Alam denied bail in ICT case
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to renowned photographer and Drik Gallery managing director Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
No unity with Jamaat as major partner of BNP: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Gano Forum president and constitutional expert Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said that there will be no unity having Jamaat-e-Islami, a major partner of the BNP, in the process.
Why has populist right outperformed populist left in Europe?
Twenty-first century European politics has been characterised by patterns of electoral volatility, alongside the recent economic and ongoing refugee crisis. This has allowed ‘populist’ parties on both the right and left to capitalise on the electoral failure of mainstream centre…
Indian bus plunges into valley, 43 dead
Forty-three people died in southern India on Tuesday when a bus taking pilgrims from a temple plunged into a valley, an official said, in the latest horrific crash on the country’s roads.
Trump received Kim letter seeking 2nd meet: WHouse
US President Donald Trump has received a “very positive” letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeking a follow-up meeting after their historic summit in Singapore, the White House said.
Over million told to flee as hurricane stalks US East Coast
More than a million people were ordered Monday to evacuate the path of Hurricane Florence as the powerful Category 4 storm packing winds of 140 miles (220 kilometers) per hour bore down on the East Coast of the United States.
Holy Ashura on Sept 21
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on September 21 as the Muharram moon was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday.
Quota reform: Gazette sought before BCS exam circular
Quota movement activists on Tuesday demanded the government to publish the gazette notification on quota reform before the publication of the circular of 40th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination.
Drought-like condition affects BD aman rice cultivation
Cultivation of transplanted Aman paddy cultivation is facing a setback because of a drought-like situation in Rangpur region.
New Miss America glad, didn’t have to don swimsweet to win
The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to.
UN finds strong indication of Rohingya genocide
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has said there is strong evidence indicating genocide, extermination and deportation of the Rohingya in addition to crimes against humanity and war crimes reported to have been committed in three Myanmar states.
9000 MW power import plan: PM, Modi, Mamata opens connector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government has planned to import 9000 MW of electricity from neighbouring countries by 2041 to maintain the country’s high economic growth.
BNP wants release Khaleda for fair polls
BNP on Monday said the government must release its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail to demonstrate its good intention of holding a fair and acceptable national election.
Over 200 of its workers held from Monday’s human chain: BNP
BNP on Monday alleged that police arrested its around 200 leaders and activists from the party’s human-chain programmes across the country, including the capital.
Cabinet clears draft of Shishu Academy Act
The Cabinet today gave final approval to the draft of “Bangladesh Shishu Academy Act, 2018” and “Motor Cycle Shilpa Unnayan Neetimala, 2018”.
BGB seeks India, Myanmar support for poll-time border safety
Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Shafeenul Islam said on Monday that Bangladesh has sought the support from India and Myanmar to protect the border during the upcoming national election as many BGB members will be…
Salmon farming, questioned in Chile, arrives to Argentina
Questioned for its environmental and health impacts in Chile, where it is one of the country’s main economic activities, salmon farming is preparing to expand in Argentina from Norway, the world’s largest farmed salmon producer.The news has triggered a strong…
Living wages In global supply chains – How to achieve them!
When the Rana Plaza textile factory in Bangladesh burns down in April 2013, causing the death of 1,200 workers and injuring over 2,000 men and women, the bell starts to ring in the headquarters of international textile companies. The companies…
Transfer Khaleda to United Hospital: BNP seeks CJ’s help
BNP leaders have urged Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to transfer party chief Khaleda Zia to United Hospital from prison for better treatment.
Parliament in its penultimate session
Another session of the 10th parliament will sit at a convenient time in October next as the current session (22nd session) will continue for only 10 working days until September 20.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: 0-2 loss to Nepal shatter BD dream again
Hosts Bangladesh’s dream shattered again in the seven –nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup as Nepal brought down high flying Bangladesh to the earth beating them by 2-0 goals in the last Group A match at the flood-light Bangabandhu National Stadium…
Kid’s night: Osaka, 20, beats her idol Serena to win US Open
Naomi Osaka walked to the net, the excitement of being a Grand Slam champion mixed with a bit of sadness.
Williams loses game arguing during US Open loss to Osaka
The events and the arguing and the booing that would make this a U.S. Open final unlike any other began when Serena Williams’ coach made what she insisted was an innocent thumbs-up, but the chair umpire interpreted as a helpful…
BD opposition BNP gets permission to stage human chain
BNP on Sunday got permission to stage a human chain programme in the city on Monday demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail.
Bangladesh wants safe return of Rohingyas: FM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Sunday said Rohingyas are a composite group of Myanmar people, and Bangladesh wants to send these forcibly displaced people to their homeland in safe and secure manner.
Cement-laden ship capsizes in Bay: Nightmare for marine life
A cement-laden lighter ship was capsized after being hit by another vessel in the Bay of Bengal near Sandwip Channel at Bhashan Char in Sandwip upazila on Sunday.
21 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Indonesia
Twenty-one people were killed Saturday when a tourist bus plunged into a ravine on Indonesia’s main Java island, officials said.