The last budget session of the 10th parliament began on Tuesday.Finance Minister AM Muhith is going to place a Tk 468,200-crore budget at 12:30pm on Thursday for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
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The road to repeal: How Ireland said yes
On May 25th, the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of repealing the 8th amendment of the Irish Constitution – the article that had hitherto made it effectively impossible to legislate for abortion even in the most extreme of…
A globalisation for people not business
Economists were certain that free trade would be a major source of general welfare enhancement. Resistance against it has been widely seen as irrationality driven by blind nationalism. Recent developments have shaken this firm belief in the benefits of free…
Ship captain missing after slipping into water at Ctg port
A foreign sailor went missing after slipping into the Karnaphuli River from his vessel docked at the port jetty on Monday night.
Khaleda seeks HC bail in another Cumilla case
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday filed a bail petition with the High Court in a case filed under Special Power Act over the arson attack in Cumilla on Feb 3, 2015.
Masihuzzaman Serniabat made BAF chief
Air Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat will take over the command of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) from June 12 next, said a release from the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate on Tuesday.
Rohingya say Myanmar targeted the educated in genocide
The last time Mohammed Hashim saw his brother alive, he begged for his life, his arms bound behind his back as soldiers marched the 35-year-old teacher away.
Narail court denies Khaleda’s bail plea
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over her ‘derogatory remarks’ about freedom fighters.
Strong movement to free Khaleda if legal battle fails: Nazrul
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday warned that their party will be forced to wage a strong street movement if it fails to have Khaleda Zia freed from jail through a legal battle.
Democracy now stands on solid ground, says PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said democracy in Bangladesh now stands on a solid ground with the economy being strong enough.
BNP demands judicial probe into ‘extrajudicial’ killings
BNP on Monday demanded a high-profile judicial investigation into the ‘extrajudicial’ killings carried out by law enforcers during the ongoing anti-narcotic drive.
Bangladesh urged to submit Rohingya docs to ICC
Speakers at a seminar in the city on Monday urged the government to submit its observations and documents relating to Rohingyas forced out from Myanmar to the International Criminal Court (ICC) within the given timeframe and assist ICC in building…
Tk4.7 trillions big budget coming on Thursday
Finance Minister AMA Muhith is set to place a mega budget of around Tk 468,200 crore in Parliament on Thursday for the fiscal year 2018-19 amid the fast approaching national election.
Rajoy loses power in Spain: What happens now
Politics, unlike theatre, rarely gets pacing right. Either one spends months waiting for some seemingly inevitable drama, or all hell breaks loose in the space of a few days. The late spring of 2018 falls into the latter category. On…
Another warrant issued for Giasuddin Q Chy’s arrest
A court here on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, also younger brother of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, in a defamation case filed for making offensive remarks against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Interest on savings certificates likely to remain unchanged in FY19
The interest rate of the various savings certificates is likely to remain unchanged in the upcoming budget for financial year 2018-19 (FY19).
BNP calls Quader’s stance on anti-narcotic drive ‘unkind’
BNP on Sunday alleged that Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader unkindly mocked with humanity through his Saturday’s remark defending the extrajudicial killing in the name of ongoing anti-narcotic crackdown.
Ekramul killing: Home Ministry receives audio tape
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said his ministry has received the audio record of the last mobile phone conversations between slain Teknaf ward councillor Ekramul Haque and his family members.
Giasuddin Quader Chy gets HC bail
The High Court on Sunday granted bail for three months to BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, also younger brother of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, in two separate cases.
PM Hasina to join G7 Summit outreach session Jun 9
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his country will welcome several world leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to the G7 Summit to take part in a special outreach session.
Laundered money huge in amount: CPD
Presenting a dismal picture of the national economy Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday said that it strongly believes huge amount of money is being laundered in the disguise of import business.
Make youths aware of drug abuse: Experts
Speakers at a seminar here on Saturday stressed the need for raising awareness among the new generation, especially those of underprivileged section of society, to prevent drug abuse.
Drug addict’ commits suicide in police station in Noakhali
An alleged drug addict committed suicide by hanging himself while in custody at Sonaimuri Police Station in the district on Saturday.
PM hosts iftar for family members, relatives
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hosted an iftar mahfil for her family members and relatives at her official residence Ganobhaban.
Magistrate assigned to look into Ekramul’s death: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Saturday told UNB that a magistrate has been appointed to look into the ‘shady circumstances’ that led to the death of Teknaf municipal ward councilor Ekramul Haque.
Decision to sign MoU first, must before Rohingya repatriation: UN
The decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between United Nations agencies and Myanmar is being seen as a first and necessary step since the “conditions are not yet conducive” for return of Rohingyas, says the United Nations.
BD assures UN of probing charge of excessive use of force
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anisul Huq has assured the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein that the government would investigate any allegation of excessive use of force by the law enforcing agencies…
Mistakes can occur in anti-narcotics drive: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that one or two mistakes may occur during the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
Nuclear non-proliferation malpractice
The global nuclear nonproliferation system has always relied on responsible leadership from the United States and other global powers. The effort to create, extend, and strengthen the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), which was opened for signature 50 years ago on…
BD Coast Guards rescue 18 abducted fishermen
Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard on Friday rescued 18 abducted fishermen, including a woman, from Nalian area of the Sundarbans under Koyra upazila of Khulna.