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Woman arrested from Ashulia ‘Neo-JMB den’
Law enforcers arrest a woman after conducting drive at a suspected den of the militant outfit “Neo-JMB” in Ashulia area of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
13 January 2020
CJ for updating century-old law with provisions for using digital evidence
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain stresses the need of updating the century-old Evidence Act of 1872 by incorporating the provisions for using digital evidence as much of the communication and commercial activities are now done on digital platforms.
13 January 2020
One held for murder attempt on Liberation War Museum Trustee Sarwar Ali
Law enforcers arrested a boy in connection with an attack on Liberation War Museum Trustee Dr Sarwar Ali at his home in the capital’s Uttara on January 5, according to Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI).
13 January 2020
10 Biman officials get bail
A Dhaka court has granted ad-interim bail to 10 officials of Biman Bangladesh Airlines after they surrendered seeking bail in a case filed for embezzling over Tk 118 crore through misuse of power.
13 January 2020
Dhaka city polls: EC to act according to court directive
The Election Commission will act in accordance with the court directives on Dhaka north and south city corporation elections scheduled for January 30, says Election Commission Secretary Md Alamgir.
13 January 2020
Gaibandha schoolboy brutally tortured on suspicion of theft
A 13-year-old schoolboy is tortured inhumanly allegedly by some local influential people in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha on suspicion of theft.
13 January 2020
Narayanganj rape: 2 remanded, BCL leader suspended
A Narayanganj court places two accused on a two-day remand each in connection with a case of gang-raping a ninth-grader in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj on Thursday.
13 January 2020
Beekeepers busy collecting honey from mustard flowers
Beekeepers and farmers are passing a busy time setting up bee boxes beside their mustard plantations for collecting honey from the mustard flowers in full bloom in a vast area of Manikganj.
13 January 2020
War crimes trial: SC verdict on Qaisar tomorrow
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on an appeal filed by convicted war criminal Syed Mohammad Qaisar challenging the death penalty handed to him by a war crimes tribunal in 2014.
13 January 2020
PM attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends the opening ceremony of “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week” and “Zayed Sustainability Prize” ceremony in Abu Dhabi of United Arab Emirates.
13 January 2020
William, Harry slam 'false' story about their relationship
Princes William and Harry put on a rare united front to dismiss a "false story" speculating about their relationship, as senior royals meet for talks about the younger brother's future.
13 January 2020
Ex-minister Nazmul Huda’s wife, daughters get HC bail in money laundering cases
The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to former minister Nazmul Huda’s wife Sigma Huda and their two daughters for eight weeks in two separate money laundering cases involving Tk 6.73 crore.
13 January 2020
RFL Group holds dealers’ conference for its 3 popular brands
RFL group’s popular housewares brand ‘Tel Plastic’, footwear brand ‘Walkar’ and paints brand ‘Rainbow’ organise dealers’ conference at RFL Industrial Park at Kaliganj in Gazipur.
13 January 2020
HC summons DoE DG over Dhaka’s air pollution
The High Court summons the director general of the Department of Environment (DoE) asking him to appear before it on February 2 to explain why air pollution in Dhaka could not be reduced.
13 January 2020
Midday Brief, Monday, January 13, 2020
Hello dear readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the news headlines so far on January 13, 2020
13 January 2020
Electricity production starts at Payra power plant
Production of electricity has started at the coal-fired Payra thermal power plant in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila. The power plant is supplying 100 megawatts of electricity now.
13 January 2020
Order on city polls' date tomorrow
The High Court is to deliver its order tomorrow on a writ petition that sought a directive on the Election Commission to defer the date (January 30) of Dhaka city corporation elections, as Saraswati Puja is also on that day.
13 January 2020
Enforce electoral code of conduct strictly: Mahbub Talukdar
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar urges the Election Commission to issue a circular with specific directives on electoral code of conduct so that no “confusion” can arise ahead of the Dhaka city corporation election.
13 January 2020
Enamul, Rupon held for 'running casino business'
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) claims to have arrested Enamul Haque Enu and his brother Rupon Bhuiyan for their alleged link with casino business.
13 January 2020
Rumbling volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption could happen at any time, potentially triggering a tsunami.
13 January 2020