News Watch- (29-10-2018)

JS passes BSTI Bill with provisions for harsher punishment

A bill titled 'The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Act, 2018' was passed in Parliament on Sunday, incorporating the provisions of harsher punishment in the existing law. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu moved the Bill and it was passed by voice vote. According to the draft law, the use of trademark without having a licence will be considered as an offence. — UNB

Two die in Cox's Bazar 'gunfight'

COX'S BAZAR, Oct 28: Two suspected drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with police in Katabunia of Teknaf upazila early Sunday. The deceased were identified as Hasan Ali, 24, and Mohammad Kamal, 24. — UNB

JS body for eco-park in each upazila

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Ministry recommended on Sunday establishing eco-park in each upazila of the country. — UNB