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Railway officials amass money renting out govt quarters: ACC
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) team has found involvement of Bangladesh Railway officials in amassing money through illegal means by renting out government staff quarters to outsiders in Dhaka.
25 November 2019
Emirates to add one more flight on Dhaka-Dubai route
Emirates Airlines is going to increase the number of daily flights on Dhaka-Dubai route considering increasing demands of international travelers.
25 November 2019
Media Fellowship 2019: Star journo among 15 awardees
Fifteen journalists are awarded “Media fellowship 2019” for reporting on population control and health issues at a programme.
25 November 2019
Govt to appoint 5,500 doctors: Health minister
The government is going to appoint a total of 5,500 new doctors at different public hospitals across the country soon, Health Minister Zahid Maleque says.
25 November 2019
Rakher Upobash: Festival of Loknath followers in Narayanganj
During the last 15 days of Bangla month of “Kartik”, the followers of “Loknath” light small lamps and special incense asking for the betterment of their loved ones’ health. They also fast in the name of “Rakh” hence the name “Rakher Upobash”. Also known as “Kartik bhroto”, the festival is held on every Saturday and Tuesday in those 15 days.
25 November 2019
HC wants BTRC’s explanation on realising Tk 867.23 crore from Robi
The High Court issues a rule asking the telecom regulator to explain why it should not be ordered to refrain from realising Tk 867.23 crore from telecom operator Robi Axiata Ltd.
25 November 2019
ADB provides $150m for skills development in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh government sign an agreement of $150 million in loan to continue support in skill development training.
25 November 2019
ADB to help improving urban water supply, sanitation
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh government signs an agreement of $11 million in loan to develop water supply and sanitation priority in urban area of the country.
25 November 2019
Cabinet approves draft Maritime Zones Act 2019
The Cabinet approves in principle the draft of Bangladesh Maritime Zones Act 2019 aimed at unlocking huge potentials of the blue economy and checking crimes on the sea.
25 November 2019
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high in 2018: UN
Greenhouse gases levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year, the UN says, calling for action to safeguard "the future welfare of mankind".
25 November 2019
Japan, Bangladesh discuss maritime security issue
Bangladesh and Japan have recently discussed the issues of maritime security and marine environment protection and will undertake an action plan in light of the discussion.
25 November 2019
FR Tower Design Forgery: HC rejects Rajuk’s ex chief engineer bail
The High Court rejects bail petition of Saidur Rahman, former chief engineer of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk), in a case filed over forgery in the design of Banani’s FR Tower that caught fire in March this year.
25 November 2019
Dhaka now most air polluted city in the world: Minister
Dhaka city has the most polluted air in the world as level of air pollution has been increasing, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin says.
25 November 2019
Cops hopeful about highest penalty for 8 accused
Police express hope that the eight accused in Holey Artisan attack case verdict will get highest punishment as per gravity of their crimes.
25 November 2019
Ex-civil surgeon, six others sued for misappropriating Tk 9.15cr
Anti-Corruption Commission filed a case accusing seven persons including former civil surgeon and three physicians on charge of misappropriating Tk 9.15 crore during purchasing machineries for 250-bed Chattogram General Hospital.
25 November 2019
Midday Brief, Monday, November 25, 2019
Hello dear readers! How are you doing today?
Here are the news headlines so far on November 25, 2019
25 November 2019
Khaleda's bail extended for a year in defamation cases
The High Court extends for one year its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two separate defamation cases.
25 November 2019
Enforcement of road transport law eased for logical reasons: Quader
The enforcement of the new Road Transport Act-2018 has been eased for logical reasons, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
25 November 2019
RHD starts eviction drive on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar
A team of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) conducts a drive to evict illegal structures on both sides of Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar.
25 November 2019
25 injured in Kushtia AL infighting
At least 25 people are injured in a clash between two groups of ruling Awami League in Khoksa upazila of Kushtia.
25 November 2019