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Rohingya genocide case to proceed
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Influx
Need 1 week to assess situation
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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Wasfia 1st Bangladeshi to conquer K2
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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CU sexual assault: Fingers pointed at BCL men
22 July 2022, 03:00 AM
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Noab hikes newspaper price by Tk 2 from Jul 25
21 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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Yet-to-start mega projects: Consider putting them on hold
21 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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‘You cannot remain silent’
21 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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Electricity crisis may worsen
20 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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EC’s dialogue hits a snag as BNP skips it
20 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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Global vaccine plan: 156 nations join WHO scheme
A coalition of 156 nations, including Bangladesh, has joined a global scheme for fair distribution of future vaccines against Covid-19, an alliance led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced, but superpowers China and the United States did not sign up.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Reining in Loan Default: Central bank now ‘ineffective’
The central bank has become an ineffective entity in containing defaulted loans due to immense political pressure and illegal intervention by some large business groups, finds a research by Transparency International Bangladesh.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM
PM’s UNGA Speech: To focus on vaccine, Rohingya issues
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will virtually deliver her key speech at the 75th UN General Assembly on Saturday highlighting global issues, including Rohingya crisis and vaccine, with a call for ensuring vaccine for all at an affordable cost.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Wasa Managing Director: A failure yet trust is in him
Since the prime minister “praises” Wasa Managing Director Taqsem A Khan, the majority of its board members support extending his tenure.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Brace yourself for second wave
With infections and deaths from Covid-19 still far from over, a high-powered technical committee has warned that a “second wave” of coronavirus infections may be coming, advising the government to prepare a roadmap and take all-out preparations to prevent the possible resurgence.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Progress made on water sharing
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said a positive progress was made in discussions on sharing the water of common rivers, including the Teesta.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Vietnam Returnees: HC asks govt to explain why they’re in jail
The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to show causes in two weeks why it should not be directed to release 83 migrant workers, who returned home from Vietnam and Qatar, from jail.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Not charged, yet in jail
With Vietnam returnee Rubel languishing in jail, his wife and three children are struggling to make ends meet as he is the sole wage-earner of his family.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Rape Charges: Former Ducsu VP Nur detained, then released
Former Ducsu vice-president Nurul Haque Nur and six members of Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Odhikar Sangrakkhan Parishad were detained last night for protesting the filing of a rape case against six people, including Nur, and later released.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Antigen-Based Testing: Public hospitals get the green light
After months of bureaucratic tangle, the government has permitted antigen-based rapid testing for Covid-19 at the public healthcare centres.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Underhand Deals: DGHS driver makes millions
It is the tale of Abdul Malek alias Badal, a driver of Directorate General of Health Services, who has raked in millions allegedly by being involved in illegal recruitments, manipulating transfers and promotions, and trading in “fake currencies”.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
How hills of Sylhet turn flat
There are laws, High Court order, protests of environmentalists and a dedicated government office to keep vigilance, but nothing can stop hillock cutting in Sylhet.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
DGHS official, wife siphoned off Tk 40cr
Suspended accountant of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Abzal Hossain and his wife Rubina Khanam have laundered about Tk 40 crore abroad, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found in its investigation.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
SC keeps four cases against Khaleda stayed
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld four High Court orders that stayed the trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in three cases for vandalism and arson and one for defamation.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
A battle brewing over Hefajat helm
With the demise of Hefajat-e-Islam chief Shah Ahmad Shafi, several anti-government elements, including the Jamaat-e-Islami, have moved to establish control over the Islamist outfit and its stronghold, Hathazari madrasa, claim several Hefajat leaders.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
OC Pradeep, Wife: Court orders attachment of properties
A Chattogram court yesterday passed an order to freeze all movable and immovable property of Chumki Karan, wife of former officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station Pradeep Kumar Das, in connection with a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Winter is coming’
Expressing apprehension that the Covid-19 situation may deteriorate to some extent during the upcoming winter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked everyone to bolster preparation to fight the pandemic in wintertime.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Yaba trade: Back to business
A dozen listed Teknaf narcos previously hiding are now being seen taking over yaba trade again.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
N’ganj Mosque Blast: CID arrests 8 suspended Titas officers
Eight officers of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, who have been suspended over the blast at a Narayanganj mosque, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police yesterday.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Dreams dashed
Reputed scientist Dr Bijon Kumar Sil is leaving Bangladesh for Singapore today with a heavy heart.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM