At least three people were killed and 50 others injured in a road accident in Khoyrad area under Charfashion upazila of the district on Wednesday evening.
Category: Governance
Stray incidents mark BNP’s hartal in Dhaka dist
The daylong shutdown in five upazilas of Dhaka district, enforced by opposition BNP, passed off on amid stray incidents of violence, including arson, vandalism and arrest on Wednesday.
Inu for media monitoring of TB coverage
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Wednesday said a strong coverage of the national tuberculosis control programme will help the country achieve further success in reducing the infection.
Hefazat secretary Babunagari ‘confesses’ in custody
(Court Correspondent) Hefajat-e-Islam secretary general Junaid Babunagari on Tuesday gave confessional statement to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka in a case filed for killing a police personnel.
‘Ringleader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘shootout’
The ringleader of a robber gang was killed in a ‘shootout’ with police at Adhargona village of Moheskhali upazila early Tuesday.
JS body for banning rallies in business areas
The Parliamentary standing committee on Commerce Ministry recommended banning rally and procession in country’s commercial areas.
DCC polls schedule after Ramadan
Election Commissioner M Shah Newaz on Tuesday categorically said the schedule of bifurcated Dhaka city corporations (DCC) polls would be declared after Ramadan. The election commissioner came up with the observation while talking to journalists at election commission secretariat in…
War crimes suspect JP leader Qaiser to jail
War crimes suspect Syed Mohammad Qaiser, former state minister for Agriculture during the regime of military ruler General HM Ershad, was sent to jail following an order passed by the International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday.
‘Showcase Malaysia’ to help fortify ties: Envoy
Malaysian High Commissioner in Dhaka Norlin Othman said on Tuesday that lots of positive things are happening between Bangladesh and Malaysia and the ‘Showcase Malaysia’ is an opportunity for Dhaka to show what it has to offer for its counterpart.
New BGB sector, two battalions launched
A new sector and two battalions of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have started journey in Cox’s Bazar and Khagrachhari districts to ensure better border management.
Pak High Commissioner meets President
President Abdul Hamid on Monday laid emphasis on exchanging visits between lawmakers of Bangladesh and Pakistan under Bangladesh-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association.
17-day fresh remand sought for Shibir chief
Police on Monday sought a 17-day fresh remand for Islami Chhatra Shibir president Delwar Hossain in two cases.
Editors’ statement on Mahmudur irks Inu
Defending the government action against vernacular Daily Amar Desh and two private channels, Diganta TV and Islamic Television, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Monday said there is no link between the freedom of press and the shutdown of the…
Swiss-Bangla political consultation Tuesday
Assistant State Secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ambassador Beat Nobs arrived here on Monday on a three day visit.
Envoys meet Khaleda, discuss political crisis
The EU Head of Delegation to Bangladesh and three foreign envoys working here met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday and stressed the need for dialogue to resolve the ongoing political crisis.
Editors demand Mahmudur’s release, reopening of 2 channels
Editors of the country’s 15 daily newspapers on Saturday demanded the government allow the recently closed private television channels Diganta TV and Islamic Television to go on air again and the release of Amardesh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman.
Jamuna Group chief, wife, son sued on graft charges
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday filed seven cases with a Dhaka court against Jamuna Group chairman Nurul Islam Babul, his wife Salma Islam and son Shamim Islam on charges of concealing wealth information and dodging tax.
Arrest Tazreen owner forthwith: HC
The High Court on Sunday asked the government to immediately arrest the owner of Tazreen Fashions Ltd and produce him before it on May 30 in connection with the fire incident at the factory that killed 112 of its workers…
Speaker ready for political talks
Speaker of the Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Sunday said she is ready for the dialogue between ruling party and opposition.
Ziauddin’s contempt rule settled
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 disposed of its rule brought against Ahmed Ziauddin, a Bangladeshi legal expert in Belgium.
President emphasizes ensuring quality education
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday emphasized ensuring quality higher education at all universities across the country.
61 BD men return from Sri Lanka
Some 61 Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained by Sri Lankan coast guard in February, returned from Sri Lanka.
Charge framing in Biswajit case May 26
A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed May 26 for charge framing against 21 accused in Biswajit Das murder case. Judge of Dhaka’s Metropolitan Session Judge Court Md Jahurul Haque passed the order Sunday after taking the case into cognizance. Of…
53 BNP men rearrested at Kashimpur Jail gate
Some 53 BNP leaders and activists were rearrested at Kashimpur Central Jail gate on Saturday after their release on bail in various cases filed in connection with the recent violence in the city.
Half-day hartal in Satkhira today
District Jamaat-e-Islam called a half-day hartal in the district for Sunday in protest against the arrest of District Jamaat unit Senior Nayeb-e-Ameer and others.
PM goes to Thailand today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here for Thailand on Sunday morning on a three-day official tour to attend the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit (2nd APWS) to be held in Chiang Mai on May 19-20.
Unauthorised pvt varsity campus shut: 2 held
Police shut down the unauthorised campus of America Bangladesh University here and arrested its two officials on Friday night.
Verdict in Nafis case May 30
Bangladesh national Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis , now detained in the USA for his alleged plot to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in Manhattan, is awaiting the verdict which is scheduled to be delivered on May 30.
BNP to join JS budget session
BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed on Friday said the opposition is going to join the upcoming budget session of parliament.
Babunagari on 22-day fresh remand
DHAKA: A Dhaka court placed Hefajat-e-Islam Secretary General Junaid Babunagari on 22-day fresh remand for police interrogation in three separate cases.