SM Munir appointed additional attorney general

Supreme Court lawyer SM Munir has been appointed additional attorney general for moving cases on behalf of the state before the SC.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Veggie prices shoot up at Ctg kitchen markets

Many Chattogram residents are dealing with a new financial struggle, as prices of most vegetables have shot up by Tk 10-20 per kg in the span of a week, putting further pressure on families, many of which already saw their incomes fall due to the pandemic.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

ACC freezes bank accounts of former BNP MP Dulu

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has frozen Tk 7.36 crore in different bank accounts of former BNP lawmaker Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu and his wife Sabina Yasmin.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Complainant testifies against Papia, husband

Md Shafiqul Islam, former deputy assistant director of Rab-1, yesterday gave his deposition before a Dhaka tribunal in the arms case filed against expelled leader of Jubo Mohila League Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Rangpur recreational spots reopen after six months

After six months of closure, the people of Rangpur have started visiting tourist spots, sites, and parks of the district again from yesterday.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Charges against suspended DIG prisons accepted

A Dhaka court yesterday took cognizance of the charges against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in a case filed for amassing Tk 3.08 crore beyond known sources of income.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

No law to hold forest officers accountable

Illegal tree felling remains rampant in most reserved forests in the country.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

DNCC to boost tax revenue

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) yesterday started a month-long “combing operation” to increase its tax net.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

CR Dutta given a fitting farewell

The funeral of Maj Gen (retd) CR Dutta, Bir Uttam was held with state honour yesterday.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Public Transports in Ctg

Public vehicles in the port city are defying government instructions, as they are carrying more passengers than the seat capacity, contributing to further transmission of the coronavirus.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Damaging photos of Bangabandhu, PM: Ctg Jamaat leader among 6 sent to jail

A court in Chattogram today sent six Jamaat-e-Islami men to jail in connection with a case filed over vandalising the photos of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
1 September 2020, 13:00 PM

Curtain falling on Star Cineplex at Bashundhara Mall

Star Cineplex at Bashundhara City Shopping Complex is closing its doors permanently.
1 September 2020, 10:55 AM

Technical courses at general stream to be delayed: Edu minister

Introduction of technical and vocational courses at all general stream schools and madrasas for developing skilled and efficient human resources will be delayed by one year, due to the coronavirus situation.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

HC seeks info on state of Covid-19 testing in country

The High Court yesterday wanted to know how many Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 hospitals are operating in the country.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Trial of Papia, her husband begins

The trial of an arms case filed against expelled leader of Jubo Mohila League Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman began yesterday at a Dhaka tribunal with deposition of a prosecution witness.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Charges against suspended DIG prisons accepted

A Dhaka court yesterday took cognisance of the charges against Partha Gopal Banik, a suspended deputy inspector general (prisons) of Sylhet division, in a case filed over the recovery of Tk 80 lakh from his capital’s residence.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Special funds needed to bring them back to classrooms: speakers

The government has to allocate a special fund to bring children who have dropped out, back to the classroom as many of them have been involved in income-generating work to help their families during the pandemic, speakers said at a webinar yesterday.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Seven DIG-ranked officials transferred

In a major reshuffle in Bangladesh Police, seven DIG level officials including two metropolitan police commissioners were transferred yesterday.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

EC sues Sabrina for possessing two NIDs

The Election Commission filed a case against JKG Health Care Chairman Dr Sabrina Arif Chowdhury on the charge of possessing two National ID cards with fake information.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Five stabbed in Dhaka in a day

Five persons were stabbed in four incidents in different areas of the capital on Sunday.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM