Dhaka, Feb 23 – Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained four members of a gang of currency counterfeiters and seized fake currencies of various countries from their possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
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30 percent of detained prisoners in BD accused in drug cases
Dhaka, Feb 23 – About 30 per cent of the total detained in different prisons in the country is accused in drug-related cases. The total number of drug-addicted detained accused is 4,016.
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.
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.
‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ launched at Book Fair
Culture Desk A poetry book titled ‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ by Abdullah Al Yasin Shuvro has been published at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020. This is the third poetry book from poet Shuvro.
Appellate Division upholds bail of Sigma Huda, two daughters
The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld anticipatory bail to Sigma Huda, the wife of former BNP minister Nazmul Huda, and her two daughters in a money laundering case.
Climate crisis needs everyone to act: ex-UN chief Figueres
Former United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres was a key architect of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, due to go into effect at the end of the year.
Banking sector now hostage to a quarter: CPD
Dhaka, Feb 23 – Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Saturday alleged that the country’s banking sector is now hostage to a handful of individuals and organisations. He made the allegation while addressing…
Urban experts call flyovers an ‘irreparable damage’
Dhaka Feb 23 – Terming construction of flyovers in the city an ‘irreparable damage’ to the city, urban experts have called for taking pragmatic steps instead of spending huge money on such mega structures to improve the traffic situation.
Liberation War heroes on Language Movement banner
Rajshahi, Feb 22 – Rajshahi University Music department used a banner in the ‘Prabhat Feri’ program on 21st February where the pictures of 7 Bir Shreshthos liberation war were used. Many in the university criticized the matter.
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.
One new dengue patient admitted to hospital in 24 hrs
A new dengue case was reported in the last 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Nat’l phase match of Bangabandhu, Bangamata Gold Cup begins
Sports Desk The national phase matches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman boys’ (U-17) and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib girls’ (U-17) National Gold Cup Football tournament begins from Monday (February 24) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS). Eight…
Nat’l Nazrul Conference begins in Gaibandha
Gaibandha Correspondent A three-day long National Nazrul Conference-2020 began in the district town today with a call to collective initiatives to popularize Nazrul songs and learn his life and works.
Rizvi among 9 hurt: Police action on rally for Khaleda bail
Dhaka, Feb 22 – At least 10 BNP leaders and activists, including its senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, were injured in the city’s Mirpur area on Saturday as police charged batons on them as they took out a…
IBBL pays homage to Language Martyrs
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid homage to the Language Martyrs by placing floral wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar on the first hour of the Ekushey.
ভাষা শহীদদের যথাযথ মর্যাদার আসনে ভূষিত করুন – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ এর প্রেসিডিয়ামের অন্যতম সদস্য অধ্যক্ষ সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল-মাদানী বলেছেন, রক্তক্ষয়ী সংঘর্ষের বিনিময়ে অর্জিত সেই অমর একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি আজ। আমাদের প্রাণপ্রিয় মাতৃভাষা বাংলাকে রাষ্ট্রীয় ভাষার মর্যাদায় প্রতিষ্ঠিত করার জন্য স্বৈরাচারী সরকারের পুলিশের গুলিতে শহীদ হন সালাম, রফিক,…
BAU observes Int’l Mother Language Day
Mymensingh, Feb 21 – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed International Mother Language Day paying due respect to the martyrs of the historic language movement on Friday.
Int’l Mother Language Day observed at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 21 – International Mother Language day has been observed at Rajshahi University through different events. The university authority placed a floral wreath at the university ‘Shaheed Minar’ paying homage to the language martyrs at 12.01 am on 21st…
Gremeenphohe to pay BTRC taka 10 bn on Sunday
Dhaka, Feb 21 – Grameenphone has decided to deposit BDT 1000 crore on 23 February to BTRC, following the order of the Appellate Division on Grameenphone’s review petition heard on 20 February 2020.
BNP vows on Shaheed Day to free Khaleda, restore democracy
Dhaka, Feb 21 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed his vow to free party’s ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Those who siphon off money are ‘state thugs’: Dr Kamal
Stating that those indulge in money laundering are ‘state thugs’, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday urged all to get united to establish ‘effective democracy’ in the country to get rid of ‘plundering, fascism and anarchy’.
Don’t neglect mother tongue while learning other languages
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said in the global village one needs to learn other languages but the mother tongue must never be neglected.
Terrifying situation created in BD to hang on to power: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government has created a ‘terrifying’ situation in the country in an effort to hang onto power with ‘repressive’ acts.
UN Bangla font being launched Friday
Dhaka, Feb 21 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is going to celebrate the International Mother Language Day by launching the UN Bangla font and Bangla version of the Human Development Report 2019 on Friday.
Minor rape and murder suspect killed in C’Nawabganj ‘gunfight’
C’Nawabgnj, Feb 21 – The prime suspect for the killing of a seven-year-old girl after rape was killed in a reported gunfight with Detective Branch (DB) of police in Harishpur Natunpara area of C’Nawabganj Sadar upazila on Thursday night.
Nation pays tributes to Language Martyrs
Dhaka, Feb 21 – The nation is paying respects to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement on Friday, marking ‘Amar Ekushey’, International Mother Language Day.