Sylhet, Sept 01 – The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has increased vigilance in the bordering areas of Sylhet so that none can enter Bangladesh after being excluded from National Register of Citizens (NRC) in India’s Assam.
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N Korea likely tested new ballistic missile Friday
U.S. and South Korea set to conduct ‘additional detailed analysis,’ statement says Oliver Hotham August 2nd, 2019 – North Korea is believed to have tested a “new-type” of short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on Friday morning, South Korea’s Blue House said…
Targeting Iran
By Chandra Muzaffar A dangerous flashpoint has emerged in world politics at the moment. There is widespread fear that the United States and its allies might launch a military operation against Iran at any time. A US aircraft carrier and…
UK defense chief fired over Huawei leaks, denies role
London, May 2 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May summarily fired Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson Wednesday after an investigation into leaks from a secret government meeting about the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. He denied any involvement in the leak.…
Dhaka, Beijing to discuss security cooperation on Friday
Dhaka, Oct 25 – Bangladesh and China will discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries on Friday.
Work together to deal with maritime crimes: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the neighbouring countries to come forward to curb various maritime crimes as it is not possible to do that by a single country.
DB probes treason case against Gonoshasthya chief Zafrullah
Dhaka, Oct 15 – Detective Branch (DB) of police has been entrusted with the task of conducting an investigation into a treason case, which was earlier lodged as a general diary (GD), against a trustee of Ganashasthaya Kendra Dr Zafrullah…
Russia warns US, South Korea over missiles; China calls in envoys
China has summoned US and South Korean envoys in a show of protest against their agreement on the deployment of a missile system on the Korean Peninsula, while Russia warns the two sides of “irreparable consequences.” On Friday, Chinese Foreign…
BDR turned into cat from Tiger: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday alleged that Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), now BGB, has been turned into a cat from a tiger. “As BDR has been wakened, Myanmar border guards (Nasaka) showed their audacity in intruding inside the…
Reshuffle in police administration
In the latest reshuffle in the police administrant, 13 senior police officers, including four of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP), have been transferred.
Achieving quality outcomes from budget a big challenge: WB
Mentioning that its size matters little, the World Bank on Wednesday observed that the implementation of Bangladesh’s national budget with quality outcomes will remain a big challenge for the government.
PM hosts iftar for eminent citizens
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday hosted an iftar party for judges, diplomats and high civil and military officials at her official Ganobhaban residence.
Gun industry describes mass shootings like Orlando “big opportunity”
In recent corporate presentations, leading gun makers celebrated the fact that consumers bought more firearms because of the December terrorist attack in San Bernardino. And, prior to the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando on Saturday night, executives were…
Govt on law overhaul drive, PM tells lawyers
Dhaka-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government is overhauling obsolete laws and reforming the judiciary as a country cannot move forward without modern and time-befitting effective laws.
Huda to back 14-party alliance programmes: Nasim
The Nazmul Huda-led Trinamool BNP from now on will express solidarity with and join programmes to be announced by the Awami League-led 14-party alliance. Ruling alliance coordinator and Awami League presidium member Mohammed Nasim came up with the disclosure at…
Dhaka reiterates its commitment to civilians’ protection
Dhaka-State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Saturday reaffirmed that Bangladesh is committed to protecting civilians as an integral part of her contribution to UN peacekeeping operations.
Govt brings changes in its missions abroad, MoFA
Dhaka–As part of its routine work, the government has brought some changes in a number of Bangladesh missions abroad and the Foreign Ministry to further bring dynamism in diplomacy.
636 held as countrywide anti-militant crackdown begins
Dhaka-Some 636 people, including BNP-Jamaat-Shibir men, have been arrested in several districts and the capital as the law enforcers launched a weeklong countrywide anti-militant combing operation on Friday.
BD joined Saudi alliance to reaffirm its stance against terrorism: PM
Dhaka–Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh joined the Saudi Arabia-led alliance against terrorism and violent extremism to express its stance against terrorism and extremism.
Crackdown launched on target killers: Minister
Dhaka-Amid the growing target killings at different parts of the country, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said the members of law enforcement agencies have started combing operations to tackle it and track down the perpetrators.
Budget lacks prudent & farsighted solutions to current challenges: UO
The proposed budget lacks prudent and farsighted solutions to the current challenges except it earmarks an ambitious target of uplifting private investment amidst lack of business confidence, said Unnayan Onneshan (UO) in its rapid assessment of the proposed national budget…
Eight mega projects get Tk 18,727 crore
A total of Tk 18,727.36 has been allocated for eight mega projects for the next fiscal year 2016-17.
BD globally 5th with people having no net access: WB
With 148 million offline population, Bangladesh still has the world’s fifth largest number of people who are not connected to the internet, said a World Bank report.
Khaleda deserves death sentence for killing people: Inu
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will have to be condemned to death for burning people to death in the name of a movement as Jamaat leaders were sentenced to death for their war crimes, said Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on…
EC reminds Home Ministry about SP Harun issue
The Election Commission has reminded the Home Ministry of the legal provisions regarding its recent notification issued to reinstated Harun-Ur Rashid as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Gazipur district.
Highest in tax payment, yet under NBR scanner!
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has prepared a list of 50 highest taxpayers in its each tax zone and deeply monitor whether they properly paid taxes or not. “We have already started the process,” a senior NBR official told…
EU satellite sheds light on North Korean nuclear test
Eurasia Review Data from the EU’s Sentinel 1-A satellite has revealed both upward and downward rock movements in the region where North Korea has been conducting its nuclear tests. Using images taken from a European radar satellite, researchers have learned…
Parliamentary committee reports to increase remuneration of president: PM
The parliamentary standing committee’s reports on five bills related to the rise of remuneration and privileges for the President, Prime Minister, Speaker, Ministers and MPs were presented today.
Cargo owners call off strike
The cargo owners who went on an indefinite strike demanding rational fixation of workers minimum wage withdrew their strike on Monday upon the government’s assurance of meeting their demand. “As Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan have assured us that a committee,…
Bin Laden death: CIA panned for live-tweeting ‘news’
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been criticised online for live-tweeting the killing of Osama Bin Laden as it happened five years ago. It has shared details of the mission and intelligence that led to America’s most wanted man…