Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday sought cooperation from her party’s grassroots leaders and activists in carrying out the government’s ongoing drive against drugs effectively.
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Ex-mayor Puthia municipality held in sabotage case
A former mayor of Puthia municipality was arrested in a sabotage case from his house in Puthia upazila on Saturday.
39 JCD men held from Kushtia house of BNP leader
Kushtia, June 30 – Police arrested 39 leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) while they were ‘planning sabotage’ at the house of a BNP central leader in the town on Friday night.
Youth’s bullet-hit body found in Jashore, one killed in ‘gunfight’
Jashore, Jun 30 – Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a young man from Kayemkhola intersection in Jhikargachha upazila headquarters on Saturday morning.
Web-based tool offers innovative solutions to rural dev
Rome, 29 June 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched the world’s first web-based tool designed to collect and share agriculture and rural development solutions implemented in developing countries.
‘Social business can be best tool for doing CSR’
Speakers at a Social Business Day 2018 forum on Friday said social business can be the best tool for companies to implement their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ensure equity in society using the potential of individuals.
Non-govt teachers threaten tougher movement
Teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions threatened tougher movement if their demand for nationalsation of non-govt educational institutions is not met.
Bangladesh women cricketers clinch Ireland series
Bangladesh women’s cricket sealed a three-match T20I series by 2-0 with another four-wicket victory against host Ireland in the second game at The Village, Malahide in Dublin on Friday.
Road crashes claim 339 lives during Eid holidays
A total of 339 people were killed and 1,265 others injured in 277 road accidents across the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays this year, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passengers’ welfare platform, said on Friday.
One of every seven on earth a migrant: William L. Swing
By International Organization for Migration Jun 28, 2018 (IOM) – Migration is one of the major defining factors of our time. Today, one billion people – one out of seven people in the world – are migrants, including over 250…
Probe report against Dr Yunus Sept 8
Dhaka, June 28 – A Dhaka court on Thursday set September 8 for submission of probe report against Grameen Telecom Trust Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Md Yunus on the charge of misappropriating Tk seven crore.
Chargesheet in café attack case in 10 days: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah on Thursday said the chargesheet in Holey Artisan café attack case will be submitted within 10 days.
Dr Yunus urges all to get out of civilisation based on greed
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged everyone to get out of the civilisation based on greed and move on with a farsighted vision addressing global issues.
US wants BD to fulfil its commitments of holding fair polls’
Dhaka, Jul 28 – The United States wants Bangladesh to fulfil its ‘commitment to have a free, fair, credible and participatory national election in the country’.
Shahjahan murder: Main accused killed in ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, June 28 – The prime accused of freethinking writer and publisher Shahjahan Bachchu murder case was killed in a reported gunfight with police at KKhas mahal Baluchar in Sirajdikhan Upazila early Thursday.
GSP+ for BD means delivering on commitments’
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and South Asia Trade Monitoring Committee within the European Parliament Sajjad Karim has urged Bangladesh to deliver on its Sustainability Compact commitments or risk advancement in its trade status.
Part of Kuakata sea beach at risk of disappearing
A two-km area of the sea beach in Kuakata, the second largest tourist spot of the country with a rare scenic beauty, stands threatened due to continuous erosion for the last few months.
Two suspected drug peddlers killed in Khulna ‘gunfight’
Khulna, June 27 – Two suspected drug peddlers were killed in a reported gunfight between their cohorts and police at Bagmara in Khulna city early Wednesday.
Report on Khaleda hurting religious sentiments July 23
Dhaka, June 26 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday set July 23 for submission of the probe report in the case filed against BNP Chief Begum Khaled Zia for hurting religious sentiments of people and…
New Army chief adorned with rank badge of General
Newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff Aziz Ahmed was adorned with the rank badge of General on Tuesday.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the ceremony that was held at her official residence Ganobhaban.
Messi’s World Cup career could end with loss to Nigeria
Moscow, (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest soccer player in history, has had a miserable World Cup and must turn it around immediately to save Argentina from a humiliating early exit from the tournament.
New HC judges meet President
Newly appointed 18 judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court today made a courtesy call on President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here.
Promote alternatives to illicit drug, stop trafficking: UN
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called upon countries to promote alternatives to illicit drug cultivation, and stop trafficking and organised crimes – all of which would make an immense contribution to work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Drug trader, two murder accused killed in BD ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, June 26 – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with detectives in Bagmara Beribadh area in Sadar Upazila of Bhola district early Tuesday. Two murder accused were killed in gunfights in Kushtia on the same day.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in estuaries threatens seafood
Antibiotic pollution and resistance genes released into the natural environment by human activity are causing local bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance in estuaries.
Looting on in banking sector: Menon
Dhaka – Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Monday came down heavily on Finance Minister AMA Muhith for giving undue facilities to the banking sector that ultimately goes in favour of the owners of the banks.
Quader hopes GCC polls to be held peacefully
Awami League General Secretary and Roads Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed his optimism that the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election will be held in free, fair, neutral and peaceful manners.
Heavy monsoon downpour floods BD capital Dhaka roads
Incessant rainfall, triggered by active monsoon, swamped many parts of the capital on Monday, causing immense sufferings to commuters.
Lt Gen Aziz Ahmed takes over as Army chief
Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed on Monday took over as the Chief of Bangladesh Army for three years.
Bill on anvil to penalise false case filing over dowry
A bill titled, ‘The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 2018’, was placed in Parliament on Monday incorporating a new provision of punishment for filing any false case.