News Watch- (15-1-2019)

First meeting of new cabinet on Jan 21

The new cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to have its first meeting on January 21. On January 07, Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as the prime minister for a third consecutive term after her party won a landslide victory in the 11th national election. Generally, the regular cabinet meeting is held every Monday but the Prime Minister can call a meeting on any other day.— bdnews24.com

Shootout in Shariatpur kills two

Police say two detainees held over robbery cases have been killed in a shootout during a raid in Shariatpur's Sadar Upazila. The incident occurred near the Akheri Mohol Graveyard in Rudrakar Union's Deobhag Village around 2:00 am on Monday, said Palang Model Police Station Inspector Humayun Kabir. The dead have been identified as Jahangir Akondo, 38, and Rasel Howladar, 40. Police say both were accused in several robbery cases at Shariatpur's Naria Police Station and the Palang Model Police Station.— bdnews24.com