Illegal transaction of money takes places in almost every stage of clearing imported goods and completing customs procedures at Burimari and Mongla ports, says an study of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Category: Governance
Reshuffle in admin: 10 districts get new DCs
In a major reshuffle in the field administration, the government has appointed new deputy commissioners to 10 districts.The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday.
‘Drug trader’ held with 477 bottles Phensidyl
Dhaka- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a suspected drug trader from Boroteghoria Bridge area in Gomostapur upazila in Chapainawabganj early Sunday.
One held with 1.125kg heroin in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested a drug trader along with 1.125 kilogram heroin from Khoribona Rodpara area in Chapainawabganj sadar upazila in Rajshahi on Saturday night.
Quader ‘using public transport in electioneering’: BNP
BNP on Sunday accused Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader of illegally conducting their party’s election campaign using government’s vehicles.
Writ seeks independent probe of 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’
A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) on Sunday seeking its directive to the Home Secretary for the formation of an independent committee for probing 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’ filed against BNP leaders and activists across the country…
No one wants movement before election: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the people of the country do not want any movement before the national election.
Iran blames Gulf rivals for deadly Ahvaz attack
Iranian leaders have accused US-backed Gulf states of being behind an attack on a military parade that killed 25 people, including a child. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “puppets of the US” were trying to “create insecurity” in Iran.…
Will write Bangladeshi ‘termites’ off voter roll: Amit Shah
The BJP president was addressing a rally at Gangapur in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district ahead of the state assembly elections.
Create polls-time neutral govt by Sept 30, congenial aura
Dhaka, Sept 22 – The national unity process led by eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday adopted a declaration demanding of the government to form an election-time neutral government and reconstitute the Election Commission (EC) by September 30 this…
‘Robber’ killed in Bandarban ‘gunfight’
Dhaka- A suspected robber was killed in ‘gunfight’ with police in Baishari brick field area in Naikhongchhari Upazila in Bandarban early Saturday.
Annul some sections of Digital Security BillL Sujan
Civil rights body Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) on Saturday demanded revision of the newly passed Digital Security Act through scraping its ‘repressive’ sections.
Journos to join human chain, protest Digital Security Bill
The Shampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) on Saturday expressed its deep regret at the passage of the Digital Security Act 2018, which it considers to be against the freedom guaranteed by the constitution, media freedom and freedom of speech.
Urban poor has less access to maternal, child health care
Comparing to their non-slum urban and village counterparts, community living in urban slums in Bangladesh get far less access to maternal and child health service.
Canada declares Myanmar treatment of Rohingya genocide
Canada’s Parliament has unanimously adopted a motion declaring crimes committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar to be genocide.
People skeptical about process of grenade attack case: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday expressed doubt whether the trial of August-21 grenade attack case is being held as per directives of the government.
Experts call for global momentum on gender parity
The world’s most important meeting is underway in New York, providing yet another opportunity for world leaders to discuss a wide array of issues such as peace, security and sustainable development. And experts stress that the role of women in…
‘Grenade attack case verdict: Tough action against anarchy’
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit chief Monirul Islam on Saturday warned that law enforcement agencies will go tough if any attempt is made to create anarchy centering the verdict in the grenade attack case to be delivered on…
BNP leaders, B Chy, Dr Kamal share stage to gear up ‘unity’
BNP leaders on Saturday participated in the Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikya Prokriya rally at Mahanagar Natya Mancha in the city to create a greater national unity to ensure a ‘functional democracy’ in the country through holding a credible national…
Unite under one platform for credible polls: Muslim League
Senior advocate of Bangladesh Supreme Court and former president of the SC Bar Association Khandakar Mahbub Hossain on Friday called f or unity of all opposition political parties on only one point, a free and fair election. Otherwise, the independence…
Justice SK Sinha writes book being frustrated: Law minister
Brahmanbaria, Sept 21 – Those who wanted to stage a judicial coup using former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has failed, claimed Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday.
Digital Security Act not to obstruct journalism, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism.
Election being made uncertain by filing ‘false’ cases: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government is making the next general election ‘uncertain’ by filing ‘ghostly’ cases against their leaders and activists.
Level playing field for persons with disabilities in the US
When it was time for Joe Lupinacci to graduate from his high school in Stamford, Connecticut, he knew he wanted to go to college. While other students were deciding which college to apply to, the choice required more thought and…
Indigenous students want their job quota retained
Dhaka, Sep 20 – Indigenous students of Bangladesh on Thursday demanded retention of a five percent quota for members of ethnic and religious minorities in government jobs and higher education.
Nothing to be worried about Digital Security Bill, says PM
Dhaka, Sept 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is nothing to be worried about the Digital Security Bill 2018 as it will not gag the voice of the journalist community.
Giant bong, huggable buds: Marijuana museum opens in Vegas
Las Vegas, Sep 20 (AP/UNB) — A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable faux marijuana buds. A pool full of foam weed nuggets. Las Vegas’ newest attraction — and Instagram backdrop — is a museum celebrating all things cannabis.
Forced into exile – SK Sinha : His claims fictitious- Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has dismissed former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s allegation against the government as ‘ fictitious.’ Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said that he resigned in the face of intimidation and threats.
SK Sinha’s book exposed judiciary’s true picture: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 20 – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday said the contents of former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s book, ‘A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy’, have exposed that Bangladesh’s judiciary has now…
The nightmare awaiting Rohingya returnees
By Mark Inkey Rohingya refugees caught returning to Myanmar from Bangladesh were forced to tell the press they returned voluntarily and were well treated when in reality they were so terrorized they later fled back to Bangladesh.