Dhaka, Oct 09 – The government has decided for taking legal action against the construction projects that have been suspended after arrest of SM Golam Kibria Shamim (GK Shamim) as per tender rules.
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Feni River Deal to give 1.82 cusec drinking water to a town
Dhaka, Oct 09 – Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen Wednesday said the signing of the deal on the withdrawal of water from Feni River has brought India under a legal framework. “There are many wrong perceptions regarding the Feni river…
Provost of Buet Sher-e-Bangla Hall resigns
Dhaka, Oct 09 – Amidst the continuing agitation of the students of Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology (BUET), Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Khan, the provost of Sher-e-Bangla Hall resigned on Wednesday.
BNP expels lawyer for defending Abrar murder accused
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – BNP has expelled Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum member advocate Morsheda Khatun Shilpi for defending one of the accused in Buet student Abrar Fahad murder case in a court.
Abrar killers await highest punishment: PM
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday assured that maximum punishment will be meted out to those involved in the brutal killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
JP chief Mostafa Jamal demands fresh national election
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Expressing grave concern over the current socio-political situation, Chairman of a faction of Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) Mostafa Jamal Haider has demanded fresh national election under a caretaker government by dissolving the current parliament.
Three more arrested over Abrar killing
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Detectives arrested three more students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) from the capital and Ashulia on its outskirts on Tuesday over the murder of Abrar Fahad.
Abrar Fahad: A promising life cut short so brutally
Kushtia, Oct 9 (UNB) – Buet student Abrar Fahad always stood first in any examination throughout his school and college life which is evident in the results of his SSC and HSC examinations. But the life of such a bright…
Shimulia-Kathalbari ferry services resume after 10 hrs
Munshiganj, Oct 9 – Ferry services on the Shimulia-Kathalbari route resumed on Wednesday morning after a 10-hour suspension due to strong current in the Padma River.
Protests against Abrar murder spread across country
Dhaka – Students of different universities and colleges across the country staged demonstrations on Tuesday demanding capital punishment of those involved in the murder of Abrar Fahad, a second-year student of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet). In Dhaka,…
BNP calls Abrar first martyr in struggle for sovereignty
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – Describing Abrar Fahad as the first martyr in the struggle for protecting the country’s sovereignty, water and soil, BNP Tuesday demanded that the Feni River be renamed the ‘Abrar River’.
Abrar Murder: 10 accused Buet BCL leaders on 5-day remand
Dhaka, Oct 8 (UNB) – A court here on Tuesday placed 10 expelled leaders and activists of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) unit Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on a five-day remand each in a case over the killing…
Dhaka 2nd worst in Air Quality after being worst for 2 days
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has been ranked second worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.
Three killed as bus hits roadside tree in Faridpur
Three people were killed after a passenger bus hit a roadside tree at Nagardia in Nagarkanda upazila on Dhaka-Khulna highway on Monday night.
Abrar laid to rest in Kushtia
BUET student Abrar Fahad, who was beaten to death allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists of the university unit, was buried at his village at Raidanga village in Kumarkhali upazila here on Tuesday.
BUET students stage demo: Bring Abrar killers to justice
Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on Tuesday staged demonstrations and announced an 8-point demand, including arrest of all accused in Abrar Fahad murder case and their highest punishment.
Slain Buet student Abrar Fahad’s body taken to Kushtia home
Kushtia, Oct 8 -The body of Buet student Abrar Fahad, who was beaten to death allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists of the university unit, was brought in the town on Tuesday morning.
Abrar criticised recent India deals in last Facebook post
Kushtia, Oct 7 (UNB) – In his last Facebook post, Abrar Fahad criticised Bangladesh’s agreements with India allowing the neighbouring country to withdraw water from the Feni River and use the country’s port.
Two die of dengue, 348 more hospitalised
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Two women have died of dengue in Jhenaidah and Khulna districts while 348 people have been hospitalised after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease across the country.
11 BCL men expelled over Abrar murder
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Monday expelled 11 leaders and activists of its Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) unit for their involvement with the murder of Abrar Fahad.
Walton fridge- up to 200% cash vouchers, AC- 12-yr power bill
Dhaka, Oct 7 – Bangladeshi multi-national brand Walton has started the season 5 of its Digital Campaign which is being conducted across the country to provide faster and best after-sales service to customers.
বুয়েটের মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থী ফাহাদের হত্যাকারীদের বিচার দাবী
বুয়েটের মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থী আবরার ফাহাদের হত্যাকারীদের গ্রেফতার বিচারের আওতায় আনার দাবী জানিয়েছেন বাংলাদেশ মুসলিম লীগের সভাপতি এ্যাড. বদরুদ্দোজা সুজা ও মহাসচিব কাজী আবুল খায়ের।
Buet student Abrar’s murder sparks protests in universities
Dhaka, Oct 07 – The murder of Abrar, sparked protests by students of Buet and the universities of Dhaka, Rajshahi and Jahangirnagar demanding punishment of the killers.
Govt out to eliminate dissenting voices: Fakhrul
Dhaka – Denouncing the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the incident has manifested that the government wants to continue its ‘autocratic’ rule by eliminating dissenting voices. In a statement,…
Maintaining non-communal spirit a big achievement: PM
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said it is a big achievement for Bangladesh that its people have learnt to move upholding its non-communal spirit. “We always say religions are for individuals but festivals are for all. We…
Abrar’s mother knocks on PM’s door seeking justice
Kushtia – Rokeya Khatun, mother of slain Buet student Abrar Fahad, on Monday urged the Prime Minister to take steps to ensure exemplary punishment of the killers of her son. Rokeya Khatun, stunned by the murder, said she simply failed…
India deals: Manna says govt failed to protect BD interests
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Terming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s India tour a failed one, Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Monday demanded the government make public the bilateral documents signed with the neighbouring country.
Boy, 7, dead mom hurt: Pick-up hits 3-wheeler in Chandpur
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) – Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain on Wednesday said journalists are continuously playing the role of vigilant sentinels of society.
2 education officials held by ACC for bribery
Thakurgaon, Oct 7 (UNB) –The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday detained two officials of Thakurgaon District Primary Education Office (DPEO) on charge of taking bribe.
Erosion turns serious as Nabaganga, Madhumati swell
A sudden rise in the water level of Madhumati and Nabaganga rivers in recent days has intensified erosion along their banks at many places in Narail , forcing people to look for safer paces.