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Housing committee to strengthen security of NAM flats near Sangsad Bhaban.
STAFF REPORTER House Committee yesterday recommended the lawmakers to discourage their visitors to their flats instead of entertaining them at their designated offices for the sake safety and security of NAM flats, which were allocated for the Members of Parliament…
Election officer suspended for power abuse
Additional regional election officer of Khulna M Abul Hossain was suspended on charge of violating rules and abusing power as the returning officer of Kalaroa Municipality election slated for 30 December, reports news agency UNB.The Election Commission issued a notification…
Shahed Reza elected Dhaka Club president
Dhaka – Former Bangladeshi ambassador to Kuwait Syed Shahed Reza has been elected president of prestigious Dhaka Club Limited for the year 2015-16. Reza bagged 478 votes while his nearest contestant Khandkar Mashiuz Zaman (Romel) got 408 votes.
5 ppl injured in crude bomd blast inside ‘ Isha Khan’ in Chittagong
Five to six people were injured as two crude bombs were exploded inside a mosque at ‘ Isha Khan’ Naval Base in the port city Chittagong after Jumma’ prayers on Friday.
Secretary generals of BNP led 20-party alliance will meet today
STAFF REPORTER Secretary generals of the BNP-led 20-party alliance partners will meet today in the city to chart out the strategies and tactics for the forthcoming municipal polls, according to sources.
BD youth body recovered from Indian territory at Bontara border
Indian police recovered the body of a Bangladeshi youth from a river in Indian territory opposite to Bontara border in Sadar upazila.
15 ppl injured in a clash between traders & BCL at Dhaka College
At least 15 people, including traders, were injured in a clash between traders and Bangladesh Chhatra League activists of Dhaka College in the city’s New Market area on Thursday.
Massive clash between Shibir & Chhatra League (BCL) on Chittagong College
At least five people were inured in a clash between the activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Chittagong College campus here on Wednesday.
BNP seen in the streets after a long time
BNP leaders and supporters were out in the streets yesterday after a long absence to celebrate the 45th Victory Day.
India may use drones in Bangladesh
India is considering using drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-UAV) on its frontier with Bangladesh, a top official in India’s home ministry said on Monday.“UAVs are being used along the Western Sector to stop infiltration from across the border with Pakistan. Similarly,…
Govt lifts ban on social networking sites
The government on Monday lifted the temporary restriction on all mobile messaging and calling apps as well as social networking sites, including Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, Twitter and Imo.”We’ve withdrawn temporary restriction on all social networking sites as well as calling…
Journalist Faruk dies in road acident
Dhaka – Journalist Abdullah-Al-Faruk, who sustained injuries in a road accident in the city’s Kakrail, died at a hospital in the capital Sunday morning. He was 53. Abdullah-Al-Faruk, former chief reporter of the Bangla daily ‘Kaler Kantha’,succumbed to his injures…
PM paid toll at Mayor Hanif Flyover
In a rare gesture, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday paid toll at one bridge and one flyover while crossing those on her way back to Dhaka from Munshiganj.
General ppl are the main source to build a beautiful city: Anisul
Announcing a number of places free of illegal parking, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq on Thursday sought people’s cooperation in building Dhaka city as a clean, green and safe one free from traffic jam.
AIUB student killed in accident
A student of a private university was killed after being hit by a train near Banani rail crossing in Dhaka on Thursday night.The deceased is Ahmed Faisal, student of American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB) and resident of Mirpur area.Officer…
100 fishermen abducted by 2 pirate gangs in Sundarbans
At least 100 fishermen were abducted by two pirate gangs from different areas between Swarankhola and Chandpai ranges of the Sundarbans East Zone in the district on Wednesday.
Russian online media nuclear.ru’s photo exhibition at Ishwardi
To create public awareness leading Russian online media agency-nuclear.ru recently (December 7, 2015) organised a photo exhibition on sideline of the workshop on “Nuclear Energy Reporting”, designed for the journalists working at Ishwardi. Held at Sugar Crop Institute, Ishwardi the…
Declaration by High Rep Federica Mogherini of EU on HR Day
This year, Human Rights Day launches a one-year celebration by the United Nations of the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), signed…
Khaleda’s cases hearing fixed on Dec 21
Court Correspondent The Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka yesterday (Thursday) fixed December 21 for further hearing in Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
Siblings shot in Dhaka
Two siblings received gunshots opened by robbers during a robbery incident at Ajratpara in the Dhaka’s Mohakhali area early Thursday.The injured were identified as Naren Ranjan,38, an official of an IT firm, and Rajesh Alekjandar,33, an official of Premier Bank.Assistant…
Nirob’s death caused by drowning: Autopsy report
The death of five-year-old boy Nirob, whose body was recovered from the Buriganga River after he fell into a manhole in the city’s Shyampur area on Tuesday, was caused by drowning, said the autopsy report on Wednesday.