The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has identified 14 sources of corruption in the country’s land ports under the Shipping Ministry.
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AL has courage to punish own leaders for crimes: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the ruling party has the moral courage to punish its own leaders and activists for criminal offences.
Jatiya Pitha Utsab at Shilpakala Academy Dhaka till 9 Mar
‘Jatiya Pitha Utsab-1426’ (National Rice Cake Festival) began on the premises of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital on Sunday.
Israeli foreign minister slams Sanders ‘horrifying comment’
Israel’s foreign minister denounced Democratic front-runner Bernie Sanders on Wednesday for what he called his “horrifying comment” about Jerusalem, saying that those who support Israel would not back Sanders’ presidential candidacy after such remarks.
China’s Xi appreciates PM Hasina for offering assistance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s letter offering China assistance to deal with the deadly coronavirus outbreak saying that the ‘friendly sentiments’ Bangladesh demonstrated towards China.
BSMMU submits Khaleda’s medical report to SC
The authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) submitted a report on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition to the Supreme Court Registrar General on Wednesday.
Anti-graft body ACC under ruling party influence, says TIB
The Anti-Corruption Commission is influenced by the ruling party as it is soft to its politicians, according to a research conducted by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’
Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever.
BD takes up Perspective Plan to implement Vision 2041
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday approved the country’s 2nd Perspective Plan 2021-2041, aiming to make Bangladesh a higher-income and developed country by 2041.
Enamul, Rupon’s house raid find: cash Tk 265mn, FDR Tk 51mn
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive recovered Tk 26.55 crore in cash, FDRs worth Tk 5.15 crore and different foreign currencies from a house of former Awami League leader Enamul and his brother Rupon in the city’s…
BNP to go for retrial of BDR carnage if returns to power
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party, if returns to power, will take steps for the retrial of the 2009-Pilkhana BDR carnage through a fair investigation.
Apex BD chamber FBCCI welcomes lending rate cut
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Tuesday welcomed the move by the central bank to set a maximum 9 percent interest rate on all loan products except credit cards.
Extradition hearing to begin for WikiLeaks founder Assange
Supporters of Julian Assange gathered Monday outside a high-security London courthouse, where a judge is set to begin hearing a U.S. extradition case against the WikiLeaks founder.
For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is God
When Lionel Messi climbs up the steps from the moat surrounding the field at the San Paolo Stadium on Tuesday and emerges into the Champions League spotlight, he’ll be stepping onto sacred ground.
Dhaka University decides not to join uniform admission test
Dhaka University (DU) authorities on Monday decided not to join the integrated admission test system of public universities which is likely to begin from the 2020-21 academic session.
4.1pc growth in Bangladesh’s mobile phone market in 2019
Bangladesh’s mobile phone market returned to growth in 2019 with a 4.1 percent annual growth, shipping 29.6 million units during the year, said a new report released from New Delhi on Monday.
Hajj Package-2020; minimum cost Tk 3.15 lakh
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft Hajj Package-2020, fixing the minimum cost for an intending pilgrim at Tk 3.15 lakh under package-3 of the government.
Papiya put on 15-day remand in 3 cases
Two courts here on Monday placed suspended Jubo Mohila League leader Shamima Nur Papiya on a 15-day remand in three cases filed against her with Airport and Sher-e-Banglanagar police stations.
HC seeks report on Khaleda’s health condition Feb 27
The High Court on Sunday asked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice Chancellor to submit a report on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition by 5 pm on Wednesday and fixed February 27 for hearing on her bail petition…
Khaleda to be granted bail, hopes Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday hoped that the High Court will deliver the ‘right’ order in the bail petition filed by their chairperson Khaleda by demonstrating the independence of the judiciary.
Hi-tech helps China cos resume production amid virus attack
After the installation of an “ozone disinfection chamber,” Wang Xiangqian felt relieved to resume work amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
GP pays Tk 10 bn to BTRC
Private mobile phone operator Grameenphone (GP) on Sunday provided Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in compliance with the Supreme Court order.
Govt loss Tk 120bn a year as cable TV operators under-report
The government loses Tk 10,000-12,000 in revenue every year as the cable operators are not digitised their services, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
Nine dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran
Nine people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.
Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks
For the South Korean crew behind the latest hit drama “Crash Landing on You,” recreating the life in North Korea was a painstakingly meticulous process with big political risks.
UN: 100,000 civilian casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years
A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed or hurt in the last 10 years since the international body began documenting casualties in a war that has raged for 18 years.
Bangladesh detains 24 Sri Lankan fishermen from Bay
Bangladesh Navy members detained 24 Sri Lankan fishermen in the Bay of Bengal for intruding into Bangladesh maritime boundary on Saturday.
Gucci bares backstage, No. 21 celebrates a decade
Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday with outreach to China, largely cut off from the rest of the world by a new virus, and to Africa, often overlooked by luxury except as references.
Trade with China to become normal within 3 days: FBCCI
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Saturday hoped that trade with China will become normal from Monday.
PM, her sister visit exhibition on Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana visited a photo and painting exhibition titled ‘Lightning the Fire of Freedom: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ at Shilpakala Academy here on Friday.