Dhaka, Sept 07 – Eight officials of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd working at its Fatullah office were suspended on Monday in connection with the incident of air-conditioner blasts at a mosque in Nayaranganj.
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Sinha murder probe body submits report to Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 07 – The probe body, formed by the Home Ministry over the killing of Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan in Teknaf, submitted its report to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday.
BNP to join all upcoming polls: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Sept 07 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party has decided to join all the upcoming elections and by-polls.
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 7 September 2020, Monday through a virtual platform.
UNO Wahida’s condition now better, says doctor
The physical condition of UNO Wahida Khanam is better now, doctors said Monday.
Exercise austerity in spending public money: PM
Expressing concern over mobilisation of funds to implement the fiscal budget in this situation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked all to exercise austerity in spending public money.
BNP MPs slam govt for extrajudicial killings
Two BNP MPs on Monday sharply criticised the government for what they said the ongoing “extrajudicial” killings and demanded a statement from the Home Minister whether all citizens of the republic will get the equal scope to take shelter under…
বাঘ আতঙ্ক শেষে পঞ্চগড়ে বনবিড়াল আটক
‘বাঘ এসেছে, বাঘ দেখা গেছে’ এমন আতঙ্কের পর অবশেষে একটি বনবিড়াল আটক করেছে এলাকাবাসী। রবিবার দুপুরে জেলার তেঁতুলিয়া উপজেলার দেবনগর ইউনিয়নের সীমান্তবর্তী শিবচন্ডি গ্রামের লোকজন বনবিড়ালটিকে আটক করে। সীমান্তবর্তী ওই চা বাগানে কর্মরত চা শ্রমিকরা মেছো বাঘ মনে করে এটিকে…
Flood, erosion leave 500 families homeless in Kurigram
Kurigram, Sept 07 – Some 500 families of Mohanganj union of Char Rajibpur upazila have been rendered homeless and many families are living under open sky due to erosion and flood in the district in the last three months.
N’ganj mosque airconditioner blast: Death toll reaches 26
Dhaka, Sept 07 – With the death of two more victims from Narayanganj mosque airconditioner blasts at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute on Sunday night, the death toll from the incident has reached 26.
BD schools to remain closed until situation improves
Dhaka, Sept 06 – State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain on Sunday said the schools of the country will not be reopened until the Covid-19 situation gets normal and the safety of children is ensured.
BNP demands impartial probe into UNO attack
Dhaka, Sept 06 – BNP standing committee has demanded an impartial probe into the brutal attack on Ghoraghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Wahida Khanam as there is an allegation that Jubo League “cadres have the direct involvement in it”.
Handing over Dhaka’s canals to two city corporations urged
Dhaka, Sept 06 – State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Sunday suggested digging canals in Dhaka city alongside constructing walkways, green fences on both sides and handing them over to the two city corporations through a memorandum of…
Fakhrul calls Saifur Rahman revolutionary economic reformer
Dhaka, Sept 06 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam on Sunday described late finance minister M Saifur Rahman as a ‘revolutionary reformer’ and true patriot as he built the foundation of a vibrant economy of the country.
Bangladesh sends 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon
Dhaka, Sept 06 – Bangladesh has sent a total of 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon as emergency aid, responding to a request from the country.
Chinese Embassy ‘regrets’ sending gift to Khaleda on 15 Aug
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has regretted sending gifts to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on her “fake birthday”, mentioning that it was a “mistake” on their part, says an informed source on Sunday.
IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds Webinar on Shari’ah Compliance
Dhaka North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a webinar on Compliance of Shari`ah in Banking Sector on 5 September 2020, Saturday.
Reasons behind N’ganj mosque aircon blasts still unclear
Although two days have elapsed since the horrific blasts at a mosque in Narayanganj, it is yet to be unearthed what actually caused the explosions that killed 24 people and injured many more.
Flood water in Ganges basin starts receding
RAJSHAHI, Sept 6, 2020 (BSS) – Overall flood situation has started improving in the Ganges basin as water level in many of its rivers and tributaries has been declining for the couple of days in wake of reduction of onrushing…
Natural pest management becomes popular in Aman rice farming
RANGPUR, Sept 6, 2020 (BSS) – The natural methods of pests’ management like perching and light trap are becoming popular among farmers while farming Transplanted Aman rice in Rangpur agriculture region.
Oversee mosque building, check N’ganj-like fire incident: PM
Dhaka, Sept 04 – Describing the Narayanganj mosque blast as very tragic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said it is essential to see whether mosques are constructed in the country maintaining proper designs and with permission from relevant authorities…
বিদ্যুৎ নেই, তবুও ঘুরছে মিটার!
বিদ্যুৎ নেই এরপরও ‘গায়েবি’ বিদ্যুতেই ডিসপ্লেসহ মিটারের রিডিং ঘুরছে! একটি নয়, চারটি ডিজিটাল মিটারের এমন অবস্থা।
Narayanganj mosque aircon blast death toll rises to 23
The death toll from Narayanganj mosque airconditioner blast rose to 23 until Sunday morning as two more victims died at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute early Sunday.
Excessive trans-fats in Dalda oil a public health threat: study
The partially-hydrogenated oils (PHO), popularly known as Dalda or Bonospoti Ghee, contain excessive trans-fatty acid (TFA) in the capital as its average level is the five times the global standard, putting the public health at the dire risk of cardiovascular…
Sector Commander Abu Osman Chowdhury passes away
DHAKA, Sept 5, 2020 (BSS) – Lt. Col. (retd) Abu Osman Chowdhury,commander of sector-8 during the 1971 Liberation War, was laid to eternal rest after Asr prayers with full state honor at Banani Military Graveyard here.
40 Rohingya leaders in Bhasan Char to see facilities created
Rohingya leaders from Cox’s Bazar camps visited Bhasan Char on Saturday to see facilities over there as the government has planned to relocate some 1 lakh Rohingyas to the island, aiming to ease the pressure on Cox’s Bazar camps.
Vested quarters trying to divert UNO attack case: BASA
Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has alleged that some quarters are out there to divert the attack on Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam to a different direction by claiming that it was an ‘isolated and burglary’ incident.
Probe body formed over Narayanganj Mosque AC blast incident
NARAYANGANJ, Sep 5, 2020 (BSS) -Narayanganj district administration has formed a five-member probe committee to investigate the incident of AC blast at the Baitul Salah Jame Mosque in Sadar upazila.
Parliament session from Sunday
Dhaka, Sept 05 – Parliament is set to go into its ninth session on Sunday after a 59-day recess as the last (budget) session was prorogued on July 9 last.
Detect causes behind N’ganj mosque AC blasts: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 05 – BNP on Saturday demanded of the government to find out the real causes behind the AC explosions at a mosque in Narayanganj.