A Dhaka court on Thursday discharged Liberal Democratic Party Chief Col (Retd) Oli Ahmed MP in a case, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) filed against him for alleged non submission statement about his wealth.
Category: Governance
Joint forces launch drive in Dhaka
Law-enforcing agencies have launched a pre-election joint drive in the capital to arrest criminals. They have a list of around 2,000 ‘criminals’ to arrest during the drive launched on Wednesday midnight.
World Cup T20 venue may be shifted to another country
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday apprehended that the venue of the ICC World Cup T20 Cricket, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh in March-April next, might be shifted to another country if the country’s prevailing political situation…
Policeman burned alive as bus torched in city
A police constable has been burned to death while two others sustained burn injuries when miscreants torched a police-requisitioned bus at Dhaka’s Bangla Motor.
Photo journalist Aftab Ahmed killed at his city flat
Police have recovered the body of veteran photo journalist Aftab Ahmed from his home in Dhaka. Rampura Police Station OC Kreepa Shindhu Bala told bdnews24.com that they recovered the body around 9am on Wednesday.
Ringleader among 3 forest robbers held in Satkhira
Police arrested three alleged members of an infamous forest robber gang, including its ringleader, from Gabura area near Sundarbans in Shyamnagar upazila early Wednesday.
Ban Ki-moon phones PM, seeks troops for South Sudan
Dhaka – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to send another battalion of troops for its peacekeeping missions. PM’s press secretary Abul Kalam Azad told UNB that Ban Ki-moon made a phone call to…
FM assures full safety of diplomats, their missions
Amid their growing concern over safety and security, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Tuesday assured the diplomats stationed in Dhaka of providing ‘full safety and security’ for their missions, residences, schools and cultural centers before and after the 10th…
PSC chairman Ekram Ahmed sworn in
Dhaka – Newly appointed chairman of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) Ekram Ahmed was sworn in on Tuesday. Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain administered the oath to him at Judges’ Lounge of the Supreme Court.
Continued concerns on Bangladesh elections: US
The United States believes Bangladesh has an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to democracy by organizing free and fair elections that are credible in the eyes of the Bangladeshi people.
4 warships including Somoudra Joy commissioned
Four warships, including the US-donated ‘Somoudra Joy’ were commissioned by Bangladesh Navy on Monday, adding more teeth to the force’s prowess. Commissioning the new ships at Chittagong Naval Berth, President Abdul Hamid said the government has taken “short and long”…
Ekram Ahmed new PSC chairman
Ekram Ahmed, a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, has been appointed its chairman. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an order in this regard on Monday. The appointment will come into effect after his resignation as the Commission…
Good news for new pensioners
There is something for the new pensioners to cheer about. The government on Monday enhanced the rate of surrendered pension money up to 15 percent with effect from December 1.
Monirul Islam new envoy to Morocco
The government has decided to appoint Md Monirul Islam as Bangladesh’s new ambassador to Morocco. He is currently serving as Bangladesh’s Consul General in New York.
One held with yaba tablets in Munshiganj
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-11) in a drive arrested a drug peddler and recovered 400 pieces of yaba tablets from Goalimanda Bada Polly under Lohajang upazila of the district last night.
400 opposition men sued in Dinajpur
Dinajpur – A case has been filed against some 400 opposition leaders and activists in connection with Saturday’s violence in Kaharole upazila. Shafiquzzaman, sub-inspector of Kaharole Police Station, filed the case against 48 identified and 350 unidentified opposition men under…
JCD acting president on police remand
A Dhaka court on Sunday placed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Acting President Bazlul Karim Chowdhury Abed on a five-day remand in a case filed in connection with vandalism and arson attack of a vehicle at Malibagh Chowdhutypara on November 11.
Two charged for forgery by ACC
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday approved a charge sheet against two people on charge of laundering Tk about 38 lakh through forgery of a land acquisition (LA) cheque from Dhaka District Administration office, ACC officials say.
14 crude bombs recovered in Comilla
Police recovered 14 crude bombs from separate places in the town on Saturday midnight.
BCIM joint working group’s next meet likely in June
Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar have agreed on a joint research programme on an ‘Economic Corridor’ connecting the four Eastern South Asian countries, officially setting up the mechanism to promote cooperation among the four nations. The agreement came from the…
Experts for multi-sectoral approach to reduce child malnutrition
Speakers at a roundtable here on Saturday said only through employing a multi-sectoral approach can Bangladesh overcome its current alarming scenario of child malnutrition. Despite the country’s success in reducing child and maternal mortality, malnutrition in children under five years…
29 Indians held for illegal fishing in Bagerhat
Members of Bangladesh Navy arrested 29 Indian fishermen for illegally catching fish in Hiron Point area of the Bay of Bengal in Mongla upazila on Friday.
ACC decision not to probe candidates’ wealth frustrating: TIB
Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over the statements of wealth of the candidates contesting the January 5 election that show they have amassed huge wealth during the past five years. The candidates submitted their statements before the…
Muhith blames EU envoy for ‘msiconduct,’calls Pakistan ‘barbaric’
Minister for Finance Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Thursday compared the behaviour of the European Union Ambassador with sheer misconduct and termed Pakistan as a barbaric nation.
Canadian delegation for separating religion from politics
Expressing deep concern over the ‘ongoing and increasing’ attacks against religious minorities in Bangladesh, a Canadian delegation said here on Friday that only a clear separation between religion and politics can ensure the rights of all Bangladeshis, including minorities. “If…
‘Keep National Immunisation Day out of politics’
The UNICEF and World Health Organisation have urged political parties to make the National Immunisation Day (NID) on Saturday a success. The appeal came in view of the BNP announcing a fresh blockade beginning 6am on Saturday after a day’s…
Life term for killing wife
A tribunal in Rajshahi on Thursday convicted a man and sentenced him to life term imprisonment for killing his wife in 2006.
Mozena asks parties to redouble talks effort
The US ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Thursday said a solution to ensure an election acceptable to all, which could give “Bangladeshi voters a choice”, still eluded the major political parties.
9 get life-term in SUST students murder
Nine accused of murdering two university students in Sylhet have been awarded life sentence. The Sylhet Speedy Trial Tribunal’s judge Dilip Kumar Debnath gave the verdict on Thursday.
Police ASP gets life-term in extortion case
Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-3 on Thursday sentenced an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to life-term imprisonment in a case filed on the charge of attempt to extort Tk 5 million from the proprietor of SA Paribahan and SA Television.