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690 audit objections worth Tk 1.06 lakh crore placed in parliament

A total of 690 audit objections worth Tk 1.06 lakh crore was placed in parliament today.
1 November 2022, 16:20 PM

Discussions held on direct flights to Japan: Biman  

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Managing Director & CEO Zahid Hossain and Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Ito Naoki today held detailed discussions on the commencement of direct air transportation between Japan and Bangladesh.
1 November 2022, 15:54 PM

Warrant issued against Tarique-Zubaida for political vendetta: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has termed the issuance of arrest warrants against party acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in a graft case as “political vengeance of the government”.
1 November 2022, 15:07 PM

3 lakh MT Aman paddy to be procured at Tk 28 per kg: Food minister

The government has set a target to procure 3 lakh metric tonnes of Aman paddy and 5 lakh MT of boiled rice in the upcoming season.
1 November 2022, 13:35 PM

8 get life term jail for killing student in Mirpur

A Dhaka court today sentenced eight people to life term imprisonment for killing a class 10 student in Dhaka's Pallabi area in 2014.
1 November 2022, 10:49 AM

PSC bill placed in parliament incorporating punishment for its exam irregularities

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) Bill-2022 was placed in parliament today incorporating punishment for involvement in any irregularities in any PSC examination.
31 October 2022, 15:53 PM

Public service bill withdrawn from parliament

The Public Service (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was withdrawn from the parliament today.
31 October 2022, 14:49 PM

Intelligence surveillance beefed up for security of train, passengers

Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan told the parliament today (October 31, 2022) that intelligence surveillance for railways has stepped up as part of enhancing the security of the trains and passengers.
31 October 2022, 14:01 PM

5th meeting of AL parliamentary party Nov 2

The 5th meeting of the parliamentary party of Bangladesh Awami League of the 11th Parliament will be held on November 2.
31 October 2022, 12:40 PM

Preventing dengue: PM urges all to keep houses clean

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 31, 2022) called upon the country’s people to keep their houses and adjacent areas clean to prevent dengue.
31 October 2022, 11:33 AM

Dengue fever: 5 more die, 873 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least five dengue patients died while 873 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning (October 31, 2022).
31 October 2022, 11:19 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24 hours, 88 cases reported

At least 88 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today (October 31, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 October 2022, 11:01 AM

Derogatory remarks on PM: Mohila Dal leader Sonia granted HC bail

The High Court today (October 3, 2022) granted ad-interim bail to Sonia Akhter Smriti, founder president of Rajbari Blood Donors and a member of the district Mohila Dal, in a case filed for making derogatory remark on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Facebook post.
31 October 2022, 10:58 AM

2 additional DIGs sent into forced retirement

Two Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police were sent into forced retirement this afternoon citing public interest, two weeks after three SPs also sent to retirement.
31 October 2022, 10:52 AM

40th BCS non-cadre job seekers stage demo at PSC

A section of the 40th BCS non-cadre qualified candidates have been staging a sit-in in front of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) office in Dhaka for not fulfilling their six-point demand.
30 October 2022, 10:18 AM

Fake Covid certificates: JKG Health CEO Ariful denied bail

A Dhaka court today rejected a bail petition of Ariful Chowdhury, chief executive officer of JKG Health Care who was sentenced to 11 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case filed over issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.
30 October 2022, 09:36 AM

Ted Kennedy Jr, family meet PM Hasina

Ted Kennedy Jr and his family members paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 30, 2022).
30 October 2022, 08:17 AM

"Have to attain capabilities to thwart external enemies"

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 30, 2022) said Bangladesh must attain capabilities to protect the country from external enemies even though it is against the war.
30 October 2022, 07:45 AM

Benjir, Paniruzzaman made Dhaka district AL president, gen secy

Benjir Ahmed has been made the president of Dhaka district unit of Awami League while Paniruzzaman Tarun the general secretary of the unit for the next three years.
29 October 2022, 13:46 PM

People will once again vote for boat, PM Hasina: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today (October 29, 2022) said people of the country will again vote for boat in the upcoming national election.
29 October 2022, 12:48 PM