The High Court on Thursday ordered a judicial probe into the allegations of question paper leakage in the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations.
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BB takes steps to discourage remittance thru non-banking channels
Bangladesh Bank governor Fazle Kabir has said remittance inflow through proper banking channel has increased as the central bank has taken initiatives to discourage it through non-banking channels.
BD Election Commission needs to prove neutral, capable
Dhaka, Feb 15 – Evaluating its first year’s performance, election experts have said the current Election Commission needs to gain public confidence by making its neutral role more visible ahead of the next general election as its neutrality and capacity…
Hold inclusive, free and fair general elections: MEPs
Dhaka, 14 Feb – A delegation of the European Parliament is paying an official visit to Bangladesh from 12 to 14 February 2018. The delegation is composed of the Chair Ms Jean Lambert, Vice-Chair Richard Corbett, Vice-Chair Mr James Nicholson,…
Structural neglect of human rights impacts financial crisis
Geneva (Kanaga Raja) – The policy responses to the recent financial crisis have revealed a deep-seated structural neglect of human rights in economic policy formulation, insufficient protection of the most vulnerable and a lack of attention to participation, consultation, transparency…
Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite people: PM
Rome (Italy), Feb 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
Fortify rights calls on UNSC to take Myanmar to ICC
Dhaka, Feb 14 – The United Nations Security Council should refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court for investigations into accusation of genocide and other atrocity crimes against Rohingya Muslims, Fortify Rights said on Tuesday.
US$92.4m to improve livelihoods in flood-prone areas
Rome, 13 February 2018 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Bangladesh signed a financing agreement today to sustainably improve incomes and promote resilience to extreme weather conditions for 303,000 rural households in six flood-prone districts in northern…
Khaleda not shown arrested in any other case: Home minister
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that BNP’s chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is serving her five year sentence on a corruption charge, has not been shown arrested in others cases filed against her.
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
Falgun is back
Dhaka, Feb 12 – While the flower markets of the country are abuzz with supplies, people are all set to welcome the first day of Spring with the Bengali month of Falgun in a colorful way on Tuesaday.
Obaidul says Tarique was involved in London HC attack
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday claimed that BNP senior vice-chairman, Tarique Rahman, was involved with the attack on Bangladesh High Commission in London on February 7.
Rohingyas to face more dangers coming monsoon
Despite escaping violence in their homeland, the impending cyclone and monsoon season mean the Rohingyas now face more life-threatening dangers from the weather and environmental conditions in Bangladesh, says the UN Migration Agency on Monday.
Peaceful movement is strategy, not weakness: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 12– Maintaining a soft line of action after the court verdict against Khaleda Zia, BNP senior party leaders said their strategy is now to gain public sympathy and not to lose party’s strength, and have its image tarnished…
PM reaches Rome to attend IFAD meeting
Rome, Feb 12– Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Rome on Sunday on a four-day official visit to Italy to join the upcomingvisit to Italy to join the upcoming meeting of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as…
About turn: ‘No’ to disrupt mobile Internet call
Dhaka, Feb 12 – A day after giving instruction to mobile phone operators to slow down internet speed Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Monday directed them to keep internet service undisputed.
Khaleda gets division facilities in prison
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday directed the jail authorities to provide division for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia according to the provision of the jail code.
Digital payment increases sale in Ekushey Book Fair
Book sale in Ekushey Book Fair this year is jumping day by day as a result of introducing digital payment system, sellers of different book stalls at the fair ground said.
Internet slowdown to check question paper leak
Mobile phone operators have been asked to slow down internet speed for an hour in the morning during the SSC examinations to check question paper leaks, according to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Dhaka announced autarky in fish and meat production
Bangladesh has attained self-sufficiency in fish and meat production.Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda announced this at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Sunday.
Jail is not for leading luxurious life: Quadeer
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said jail is not a place for leading a luxurious life or for spending leisure time.
Khaleda verdict warning for corrupt politicians: Quader
Narayanganj, Feb 10 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the court’s verdict against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is a warning message for corrupt politicians in the country.
BNP brings out procession in capital; Several held
Dhaka, Feb 10 -BNP leaders and activists brought out a procession from Purana Paltan area in the city on Saturday in protest against the imprisonment of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Khaleda’s prospect to join polls: Law, court decisions unclear
Dhaka, Feb 10 – It is the question in people’s mind whether BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will be eligible for the next general election after being jailed for five years. Legal and election experts have no clear answer to it…
Garment industry boom in BD leaving workers behind
By Naimul Haq Dhaka, Feb 9 (IPS) – Although Bangladesh has made remarkable recent strides like building green factories and meeting stringent safety standards, garment workers here are still paid one of the lowest minimum wages in the world.
UN calls on all parties to maintain calm over Khaleda verdict
The United Nations has called on all sides to maintain calm over the conviction of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by a special court.
Tarique to lead BNP in Khaleda’s absence
Dhaka, 08 Feb – BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman, now in London in self exile, will discharge the responsibilities as party chairman in the absence of chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has been taken to jail in a graft case…
Khaleda’s deeds exposed her to punishment
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today described BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s punishment as natural consequences of her past deeds particularly her role in burning to death innocent people in the name of political campaign in 2013-2015.
Ex-PM Khaleda Zia awarded 5 years in prison
GreenWatch News Desk Dhaka, Feb 8 – BNP Chairperson and Bangladesh’s PM for three terms Begum Khaleda Zia has been sentenced to 5 years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. Four others accused in the case have…
PM Hasina in Barisal to open cant, address rally
Dhaka, Feb 8 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Barisal on Thursday morning on a daylong visit to Patuakhali and Barisal districts to open ‘Sheikh Hasina Cantonment’ and attend a public rally.