Dhaka- Director General (DG) of Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) Khandakar Rakibur Rahman on Thursday emphasized increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, especially the BGB and Coast Guard, to prevent illegal narcotics from entering the country.
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BGB-BSF flag meeting held in C’nawabganj
Dhaka – A battalion commander level flag meeting of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) was held at Raghunathpur frontier under Chapainawabganj district on Thursday.
Low extending its trough to North-east Bay
Dhaka- Seasonal low that lies over South Bay is extending its trough to North-east Bay, says Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its weather forecast on Thursday.
Steps taken to stop lobbying in primary teacher transfer
Dhaka – The government has put on hold the effectiveness of sections 1.2 and 2.8 of the Government Primary School Teacher Transfer Instructions-2015 until further notice to stop lobbying in the transfer process.
EC publishes draft voter list
Dhaka– The Election Commission (EC) on Monday published the draft updated voter list of 2017 across the country, showing some 15 lakh possible voters with a 1.48 percent growth rate. UNB news agency reported
15 held in Gaibandha over MP Liton murder
Gaibandha– Law enforcers in several drives arrested 15 people from separate places of the district from Saturday night to Sunday morning in connection with the killing of Gaibandha-1 MP Manjurul Islam Liton. Besides, the district administration deployed Border Guard Bangladesh…
BD completes 2016 with its vibrant presence in global forums
Bangladesh remained vibrant through its strong presence in global forums round the year 2016 clearly becoming a player on the global stage addressing the growing domestic challenges.The country witnessed a growing interest shown by the global powers –- China, India,…
Zila Parishad polls: Electioneering ends Monday midnight
Dhaka – The electioneering in the Zila Parishad (district council) elections across the country is set to end on Monday midnight, 32 hours before voting opens on Wednesday.A total of 63,143 voters, including 14,800 women, who are elected representatives of…
Chuadanga district council election campaign going on
Dhaka – Chuadanga District Council election campaign is going on in full swing in the district.The election is scheduled to be held on Dec 28. The candidates are campaigning round the clock, meeting the voters to seek their support,UNB news…
Schools to enjoy 85 holidays in 2017
Dhaka – All government and non-governmental secondary and junior secondary schools will enjoy 85 holidays except Fridays in the academic year, 2017.
BNP hits out at Quader for his dialogue remark
Dhaka – BNP on Monday criticised Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader for voicing ‘doubts’ about the success of the party’s dialogue with the President on formation of the Election Commission (EC), saying his comment is unfortunate.
Politics warms up with Bangabhaban hospitality, pleasantries
Dhaka – Though politics has been dull these days, Bangabhaban on Sunday saw a warmer political gathering with BNP leaders exchanging pleasantries with humorous President Abdul Hamid. The atmosphere turned festive as the President entertained BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and…
EC’s views-exchange meeting with candidates in N’ganj Thursday
Dhaka – The Election Commission (EC) is going to hold a views-exchange meeting with mayoral and councillor contestants of the upcoming Narayanganj City Corporation election on Thursday.
3 Biman engineers suspended over glitch in PM’s flight
Dhaka – Three engineers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were suspended on Wednesday for their negligence of duty in the flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Budapest, Hungary. The suspended officials are-Debesh Chowdhury, chief engineer (production), SA Siddique, chief engineer…
Eid-e-Miladunnabi Tuesday
Dhaka – The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), will be observed in the country on Tuesday with due religious solemnity.
BD-ILO ties going from strength to strength: Ryder
Dhaka – Director General of International Labour Organization (ILO) Guy Ryder on Sunday said the partnership between ILO and Bangladesh is going from strength to strength. The ILO DG made the remarks when he made a courtesy call on Prime…
EC being used as AL office: BNP
Pabna – BNP on Sunday criticised the Election Commission (EC) for its stance on holding Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) without deploying army, saying the Commission is being used as an Awami League office. “The Chief Election Commission does what the…
LPG, auto gas policy in the offing to facilitate private investment
Dhaka -The government is working to formulate a policy to facilitate private investment in the country’s LPG and auto gas sector as part of its plan to popularise the use of LPG and auto gas amid fast depletion of country’s…
NCC polls: EC’s security meeting Saturday
Dhaka – The Election Commission (EC) is going to sit in a meeting with law enforcement and intelligence agencies on Saturday to finalise the security measures need to be taken for the elections to Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) and 61…
BNP opposes India’s ‘proposal for open sky deal’
Dhaka – BNP on Friday strongly opposed India’s reported proposal to sign an open sky agreement with Bangladesh saying it will put the country’s security at stake. Speaking at a press briefing at the party’s Nayapaltan central office, BNP senior…
Cyclone ‘Vardah’ moves slightly north-northwestwards
Dhaka – The cyclonic storm ‘Vardah’ over southeast bay and adjoining area moved slightly north-northwestwards over the same area. It was centred at 6 pm on Friday about 1115 kms south of Chittagong port, 1035 kms south of Cox’s Bazar…
Begum Rokeya Day to be observed Friday
Dhaka – The nation will observe Begum Rokeya Day on Friday, marking the 136th birth and 84th death anniversary of the pioneer of awakening women’s rights in the subcontinent. Women and Children Affairs Ministry and various other socio-cultural and political…
Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2016 placed in JS
Sangsad Bhaban – The much-talked about ‘Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2016′ was placed in Parliament on Thursday keeping girls’ minimum age for marriage at 18 with a provision for the marriage of underage girls in special cases. State Minister for…
Autopsy finds no injury sign on Shakil’s body
Dhaka – Forensic specialists at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Wednesday said no injury mark was found on the body of Mahbubul Hoque Shakil, Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina’s special assistant, who was found dead at a city restaurant on…
PM’s special assistant Shakil passes away
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s special assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil passed away at a Japanese restaurant in the ctiy’s Gulshan area on Tuesday. He was 47. Shakil, former vice-president of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), breathed his last at Samdado…
HC delivers split verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the writ petition challenging the legality of parliament membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari of Feni-2 constituency. Senior Justice Md Emdadul Huq passed an order declaring the Feni-2 constituency…
Medical equipment suppliers to strike for three days
Dhaka- Medical Equipment suppliers will observe three days’ strike starting from Tuesday demanding a stop to harassment by the Drug Administration. Bangladesh Medical Association Instruments and Hospital Equipment Dealers and Manufacturers Association announced the programme at a press conference at…
Border Guard Bangladesh seize Tk 919-cr contraband items
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized various contraband items, including Yaba tablets, heroin and foreign wine, worth over Tk 919.45 crore in the last 11 months. UNB news agency reported
Not time to comment on glitch in PM’s flight: Quader
Dhaka – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said it will be known after investigation whether the incident of technical glitch in the flight carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was an accident or negligence or conspiracy. UNB news…
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal no 2
Dhaka – Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant warning signal no two as the deep depression over the south-east bay and adjoining area moved northwestward and rapidly turned into cyclonic storm…