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Stalkers vandalise college office in Pabna

A group of stalkers vandalises office of Shahid M Monsur Ali College in Pabna as its authorities ask them to leave the campus for harassing some female students.
29 June 2019

‘No one will be able to publish anything as per whims in social media’

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar says that the government will be able to control social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube after September this year to contain the spread of rumours in social media.
29 June 2019

Every people will be benefited by the budget: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina describes the proposed budget for FY 2019-20 as people-friendly, development-oriented and balanced one, saying that everyone will be benefitted by the budget as it will help continue the pace of ongoing development.
29 June 2019

‘Remove Zia’s grave from JS area’

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque today in parliament called upon the authorities concerned to remove Ziaur Rahman’s grave as it lies at the Jatiya Sangsad premises which is a violation of its original design.
29 June 2019

Midday Brief | Saturday, June 29, 2019

Hello dear readers! How are you doing today? Here are the news headlines so far on June 29, 2019
29 June 2019

Padma bridge: 14th span installed; 2,100 metres now visible

The 14th span of the 6.15-km Padma bridge is installed. With the installation of the 14th span, a total of 2,100 metres of the country’s largest structure is now visible.
29 June 2019

BNP slams law-and-order ‘downslide’

BNP standing committee member Selima Rahman says the incidents of killing, enforced disappearance and rape have now engulfed the country for lack of good governance and impunity culture.
29 June 2019

Recovery operation suspends Dhaka-Sylhet-Chattogram train route

Train service between Dhaka-Sylhet-Chattogram route is suspended as authorities are conducting a recovery activity of derailed carriages of an intercity train that crashed.
29 June 2019

3,107 ‘fake certificates’ of FFs revoked: Minister

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque tells parliament that 3,107 'fake certificates' of freedom fighters and gazettes have so far been cancelled.
29 June 2019

WB to give $100m to boost public service delivery

The World Bank (WB) will provide $100 million to Bangladesh government for improving public service delivery through an effective, efficient and transparent public financial management system, a statement of WB says.
29 June 2019

Culture of impunity, lengthy justice process behind such heinous incidents, says NHRC chief

Referring to the brutal murder of Rifat Sharif, National Human Rights Commission Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque said the ongoing “culture of impunity” and “lengthy legal process” are the reasons behind the rise in such crimes in the country.
29 June 2019

Rifat's killing: 3 accused remanded

A Barguna court has placed two suspects in Rifat Sharif murder case on a seven-day remand while another on a two-day remand.
29 June 2019

Putin brings own mug to G20 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin brings and drinks from his own mug during an official dinner at the G20 summit in Japan, prompting social media jokes and speculation that the longtime leader suffered from paranoia.
29 June 2019

Taliban attack kills 25 in north: Afghan officials

Afghan officials say a Taliban attack against pro-government forces has killed at least 25 in the northern province of Baghlan.
29 June 2019

Back on track: China and US agree to restart trade talks

The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks and Washington will not levy new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's foreign ministry has said, raising hopes for the world's two largest economies to resolve their trade war.
29 June 2019

‘Criminal’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with rivals

A ringleader of a local criminal gang has been killed in a “gunfight” between two rival groups in Gangni upazila of Meherpur. The deceased was identified as Monirul Islam, son of Roisul Islam of Kasba village in the upazila, our Kushtia correspondent reports.
29 June 2019

Ershad recovering quickly: Doctors

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad is recovering quickly and his health is being considered much better today, the party’s acting Chairman GM Quader said quoting his physicians.
29 June 2019

Vietnamese start-ups go global

Nguyen Huu Tuat launches a Vietnamese ride-hailing firm a year ago, with dreams of scaling up the business overseas.
29 June 2019

Road crashes kill 5 in Rangpur, Gopalganj districts

At least five people have been killed in separate road accidents in Rangpur and Gopalganj districts.
29 June 2019

US federal judge blocks use of some funds for border wall

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's use of $1 billion in funds to construct a wall along the southern border with Mexico, but declined to issue a permanent injunction.
29 June 2019