Gazipur, July 3 – Two people sustained burn injuries while dousing a fire at a foam factory and its warehouse in Borobari area in the city early Tuesday.
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Step up supports for Rohingyas: UN chief’s appeal
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday called upon the international community to step up efforts to help Rohingyas living in Bangladesh.
BD govt okays draft law to control fish import
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the Fisheries Quarantine Act, 2018 to control the import of fish to prevent the intrusion of any harmful bacteria into the country.
Quota Protesters ‘assaulted by BCL men’ again
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attacked the quota reformists when they were taking preparation to bring out a protest procession from the central Shaheed Minar here on Monday morning.
Joint convener of quota reform movement held
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on Sunday arrested Rashed Khan, joint convener of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Forum, from Bhasantek area in the city.
UN to put more pressure on Myanmar: Guterres
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said they will put more pressure on Myanmar to make them understand what they should do over the Rohingya issue.
2 years of Holey Artisan attack: Govt to act tough
2nd Holey Artisan attack anniversary: Japan lauds untiring efforts Dhaka, Jul 1 – The government and Bangladesh’s foreign friends want to continue cooperation against radicalisation and terrorism on the second anniversary of deadly Holey Artisan attack.
Oil-laden train derails in B’baria, spill in nearby canals
Brahmanbaria, June 30 – Rail communications on Chattogram-Sylhet route snapped as an oil-laden train derailed in Shamarailkandi area here on Saturday night.
Pinch of pressure’ mounts on Myanmar
Dhaka – A number of high-profile visits to Bangladesh, including that of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, indicate that Myanmar is under ‘another spell of pressure’ from the international community over Rohingya issue, experts say.
6 quota protest leaders injured in ‘BCL attack’ at DU
At least six leaders of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, the platform of students that led the quota reform movement,were injured in an attack allegedly by some Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)activists on Dhaka University campus on Saturday.
GCC election results show path of AL victory: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the victory of Awami League’s candidates in the recently-concluded Gazipur City Corporation election is showing the path for the party’s victory.
FIFA says video reviews have been 99.3 percent correct
Moscow, June 29 (AP/UNB) — FIFA says video reviews are “close to perfection” at the first World Cup to use the system, claiming 99.3 percent of “match-changing” plays were called correctly.
UNHCR chief, UN Special Rapporteur in Dhaka
Dhaka, Jun 29 – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee arrived here on Friday to meet Rohingyas in various locations of Cox’s Bazar. Filippo…
Quader urges diplomats not to make adverse comments
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged foreign diplomats not to make any comments that could create adverse reactions among the people.
Don’t leave workplaces without permission, SC asks judges
Dhaka, June 28 – The Supreme Court administration has asked the lower court judges and officials not to leave their workplaces without informing the SC registrar. A circular issued on Thursday in this regard was published on the SC website.
EWG finds irregularities in 46.5pc Gazipur polling centres
Election Working Group (EWG), an alliance of election observing bodies, has found irregularities in 46.5 percent of the polling centres during the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections.
Drive against drugs to continue: PM
Dhaka, Jun 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the ongoing anti-narcotic drive will continue to build Bangladesh as a drug-free country.
PM for long-term Bangladesh Delta Plan
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put emphasis on taking a long-term plan to improve the living standard and livelihood of the people of the country’s deltaic region.
Gazipur citizens chose Boat for development: Quader
The ruling Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader in a formal reaction over victory in Gazipur City Corporation(GCC) polls said today the people have voted for their election symbol ‘Boat’being imbued with ongoing development works as well as the…
Gazipur Polls: Experts say EC failed to play its due role
The Election Commission (EC) failed to exert its due constitutional power and play its due role in ensuring a level-playing field and checking various irregularities in Tuesday’s Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls, said election experts and observers.
Antibiotic overuse in pig raising spread antibiotic resistance
A recent report from the US Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC) estimates that more than 27 percent of all medically important antibiotics sold in the US are for pig production, while a roughly equivalent amount (27.6%) is sold for use…
AL candidate unofficially declared elected Gazipur mayor
Gazipur, June 27 – Awami League mayoral candidate Jahangir Alam was unofficially declared elected in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election on Tuesday as he defeated his rival BNP contestant Hasan Uddin Sarker by a huge margin of 4.10 lakh…
Bangladeshi UN peacekeeper killed in South Sudan
Juba, June 27 (AP/UNB) — A United Nations peacekeeper was killed on Tuesday in South Sudan when a UN convoy was attacked. Lieutenant Commander Ashraf Siddiqui from Bangladesh was part of a convoy protecting humanitarian workers travelling from Yei to…
AL candidate takes lead in Gazipur City polls
Awami League mayoral candidate Jahangir Alam widened his lead in the counting of votes in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election on Tuesday.
It’s a grand festival of fake votes: Rizvi
The BNP has alleged widespread rigging and irregularities in Gazipur City Corporation polls.
None but BNP raises complaints over GCC polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said none but BNP made allegation over the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election.
EC expresses satisfaction over peaceful voting in Gazipur
The Election Commission today expressed satisfaction over the peaceful voting in the Gazipur City Corporation polls.
Voting on in Bangladesh’s Gazipur City polls – BNP complains
Gazipur, June 26 – Voting in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections began on Tuesday morning to elect its new mayor and councillors.
Much-hyped Gazipur City election Tuesday
Dhaka, June 25 – Election of the much-hyped Gazipur City Corporation is being held on Tuesday amid optimism from the government side about a free, fair and peaceful election and skepticism from the opposition BNP about the fair election, as…
PM: Alternative drivers on long routes to reduce mishaps
Amid the growing road fatalities, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday gave a number of directives to the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to reduce road accidents in the country.