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Shahidul files writ challenging legality of suing him
Noted photographer Shahidul Alam files a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of the case in which he suffered in jail for 107 days.
4 March 2019
Maiden session of 11th parliament to continue till March 11
The maiden session of the 11th Parliament, that started on January 30, is to continue till March 11.
4 March 2019
Dr Shetty hails Bangladeshi doctors as he meets PM
Renowned Indian cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty highly appreciates the Bangladeshi doctors who provided treatment for Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader as he pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
4 March 2019
Philippines seizes 1,500 rare turtles in luggage
Some 1,500 live exotic turtles -- some restrained with duct-tape -- are found inside an airline passenger's luggage, Philippines authorities say, as they vowed a crackdown on the lucrative wildlife trade.
4 March 2019
BNP to demo for Khaleda’s release Mar 6
BNP will form a human chain in Dhaka on March 6 demanding unconditional release of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia and her proper treatment.
4 March 2019
Biman hijack bid: 5 CAAB staff suspended
Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) suspends five of its employees on charge of negligence in duty during the alleged hijack attempt of a Biman aircraft at Chattogram airport on February 24.
4 March 2019
Bill Clinton has 2020 advice
Nearly 20 years after he left the White House, Bill Clinton is still sought after for advice by some Democrats running for president. But the names on his dance card in recent months underscore how much his standing in the party has changed.
4 March 2019
Treat Khaleda as per jail code: Court
Jail authorities are asked to give proper medical treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia following the jail code.
4 March 2019
Nigerian pipeline explodes, forces hundreds to flee
A major Nigerian oil pipeline has exploded, local police say, forcing nearby residents to flee and raising suspicions of possible sabotage.
4 March 2019
Cabinet urges countrymen to pray for Quader
The cabinet requests the countrymen to pray for Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who was undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Medical University Hospital (BSMMU) for critical cardiac ailments during the cabinet meeting.
4 March 2019
Midday Brief, Monday, March 4, 2019
Hello readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines so far on March 4, 2019
4 March 2019
OIC okays legal action against Myanmar at ICJ
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in a major diplomatic breakthrough, unanimously adopts a resolution to move at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for establishing the legal rights of the Rohingyas and addressing the question of accountability and justice.
4 March 2019
US closes Jerusalem consulate, demoting Palestinian mission
The United States has officially shuttered its consulate in Jerusalem, downgrading the status of its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians by folding it into the US Embassy to Israel.
4 March 2019
Pakistan resumes firing at Indian border posts
Breaking a two-day lull, Pakistan’s troops resort to firing from mortars and small arms targeting Indian forward posts and villages along the de facto border in Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian defence officials say.
4 March 2019
Women, children help desk opened in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp
Cox's Bazar police and UN Women launch a Women and Children Help Desk, the first of its kind in Rohingya camps, at Madhuchara Police Camp-1 in Cox's Bazar district.
4 March 2019
Close Narayanganj OC, HC tells IGP
The High Court directs the inspector general of police (IGP) to close the officer-in-charge (OC) of Narayanganj Sadar Police Station Qamrul Islam for his alleged involvement in dealing with yaba tablets.
4 March 2019
Savar RMG workers demonstrate for arrear
The workers of a closed readymade garment factory stage demonstration in Savar, on the outskirts area of Dhaka, demanding their four months’ arrears.
4 March 2019
Rain, thunder likely in next 2 days
Rain and thunder shower is likely to occur in different regions of the country for the next two days.
4 March 2019
DU firm to hold participatory Ducsu election
Dhaka University (DU) authorities are determined to hold a participatory and acceptable election to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu), DU Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman says.
4 March 2019
Utility lines snapped for 28 holdings in Old Dhaka
Four teams of a taskforce of the government disconnect utility connections of 28 holdings including those of Roxy Paints for housing illegal warehouses in Old Dhaka.
4 March 2019