Dhaka, April 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged all to remain united so that evil forces like BNP-Jamaat clique cannot grab power as they will undermine the country’s heritage, culture and existence.
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US and allies attack Syrian ‘chemical weapons sites’
The US, UK and France have bombed multiple government targets in Syria in an early morning operation targeting alleged chemical weapons sites.
Bring down interest rates to promote investment: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday asked bankers to bring down the interest rates of loan to single digit to boost investment in the country.
Quader says, Tarique’s plot to put govt in trouble foiled
Alleging that BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman instigated students over their quota reform movement to push the government into an awkward situation, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said Prime Minister’s bold step has foiled the BNP’s plot.
Pahela Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day Saturday
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday amid festivity and gaiety.
Trump option on Syria strike fairly soon: War, Russia warns
US President Donald Trump says a decision on action in Syria will be made “fairly soon”. He told reporters that he and his team were looking “very, very seriously” at the situation, following an alleged chemical attack on the town…
PM Hasina calls for austerity in electricity consumption
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all to practice austerity in using the electricity as consumers are getting it at a very lower price due to government subsidy in this sector.
No new move in budget in election year
Hinting at no major change in the upcoming national budget Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday said that the ongoing measures in the revenue collection will continue in the next fiscal.
Job seekers and students call off quota reform protests
Dhaka, Apr 12 – Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Thursday announced to stay all their protest programmes in response to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s decision to cancel all quotas for government jobs.
Demos for quota reform halt Dhaka traffic
Dhaka, Apr 11 -Traffic movement in different parts of the capital came to a halt on Wednesday as university students continued their demonstrations for the fourth consecutive day blocking roads to press home their demand for reform of the quota…
No quota system in govt jobs anymore, announces PM
Dhaka, Apr 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced that there will be no quota system in government jobs anymore. -UNB
C’wealth principles on freedom of expression unveiled
As leaders from the 53 Commonwealth countries prepare to fly to London for a Summit meeting next week, six Commonwealth organisations Wednesday unveiled proposals for a 12-point Commonwealth code of conduct aimed at reducing the heavy toll of journalists’ killings…
No plan to impose vat on Private Universities: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government has no plan to impose value added tax (VAT) on education, including private universities.
Govt identifying people behind fake news: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said the government was trying to identify the people who are behind spreading fake news of a protester’s death during the quota reform movement and legal action will be taken against them.
Quota protesters reunite to continue movement
Overcoming its division and confusion over continuing the quota reform movement, Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council on Tuesday afternoon announced to go on with the agitation until a specific statement from the Prime Minister to this end is made.
Quota system reexamination after budget: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith said the government will re-examine the quota system of the public servant recruitment after the national budget.
Empty university classrooms speak volumes for quota reform
Dhaka, Apr 10 – While the flame of quota reform demand is gaining momentum with the growing involvement of students and jobseekers at the foot of Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus, students boycotted their regular classes apparently to…
Student who lost arm in bus rash driving fights for life
Dhaka, April 10 – Ill-fated Government Titumir College student Rajib Hasan, who lost his right hand in a road accident, has been put on life support at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) following deterioration of his health condition since…
‘India can’t put too much pressure on Myanmar’
India cannot put too much of pressure on Myanmar on Rohingya issue considering its strategic issues with Myanmar as it might become counterproductive and China can take advantage of it, says an Indian expert.
Demonstrations for quota reform continue across country
Dhaka, Apr 9 – Students of different universities in the country continued their protests for the second consecutive day on Monday demanding that the exiting quota system in public service be reformed. –UNB
Protestors postpone movement for quota reform until May 7
Dhaka, Apr 09 –The protesters postponed their movement until May 7 following the assurancefrom the government to bring ‘logical reform’ in the existing quota system, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday. -UNB
Police pupils’ late-night clash at DU: Journos blame BCL
Dhaka, 09 April – Chased away from Shahbagh intersection, the students and job seekers demonstrating for reforms to quota in government jobs fought pitched battle with police on the Dhaka University campus late Sunday night. Female students from dormitories came down…
Jahangir, Khaleque AL mayor nominees for Gazipur, Khulna
Dhaka, Apr 8 – Awami League has picked Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Advocate Zahangir Alam as the party candidates to contest elections to Khulna and Gazipur city corporations respectively billed for May 15.
Women’s recruitment through civil service exams on decline
Dhaka, Apr 8 – The rate of women recruitment through the BCS examination has declined over the last four BCS tests.
HC issues rule on setting up medical waste ETPs
The High Court today issued a rule asking concerned authorities to show causes why they should not be directed to set up waste refineries at medical institutions and form waste management bodies in the country’s every administrative divisions.
Ex-Minister, 7 ex-MPs mourned in Parliament
Parliament on Sunday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief at the death of a former minister, seven former MPs.
DU campus restive as cop actions kill quota reform activist
Dhaka, April 8 – Dhaka University campus turned restive at dead of night at one quota reform demonstrator was killed and many others were injured in police action on Sunday night. Police dispersed the job seekers and university students from Shahbagh intersection…
Gas pipeline leak burns 3 of a family in Savar
Savar, Apr 8 – Three members of a family sustained burn injuries as a fire erupted due to a gas line leak in Bhadail area of Ashulia here on early Sunday.
Baishakh shopping goes online as ‘best’ alternative
Dhaka, Apr 8 – Though she struggles with two kids, everyday household chores and unbearable traffic jam on the city streets, Sharmin Akhter is worried little about her shopping to celebrate Pahela Baishakh with her family and friends as she…
40-km Ctg human chain demands end to road crashes
A 40-kilometer long human chain was formed in Sitakunda on Saturday demanding effective steps to prevent road accidents on Dhaka-Chattogram highway.