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JICA pledges to bankroll second metro-rail

The Japanese donor agency has finally assured Bangladesh of providing nearly US$ 4.55 billion in loans for constructing the second metro-rail in Dhaka from Airport to Kamalapur, officials said on Monday.The assurance came last week when a mission of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) wrapped up a meeting with...

Focus on migrant workers’ rights in poll manifestos

Rights campaigners called on the political parties to include the right issues of migrant workers in their election manifestos to ensure their human rights.More than 10 million Bangladeshi workers are staying in different countries of the globe leaving behind their families who are voters; so the candidates' election manifestos should...

Japan to give Yen 500m grant for dev of pry education

Japan will provide Japanese Yen 500 million in grant for the development of primary education in Bangladesh.A signing ceremony on "Japanese Grant Aid for the 4th Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP4)" was held at Economic Relations Division (ERD) on Monday, said a press release issued by the Japanese Embassy.Japanese Ambassador...

Hasina to flag off polls campaign from Tungipara tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the President of Awami League, will formally inaugurate the election campaign of the ruling party from Tungipara tomorrow (Wednesday), reports UNB.Jahangir Kabir Nanok, joint general secretary of the party, came up with the information at a press briefing at the party's chief's Dhanmondi political office...

Do something better, says Dr Kamal

Senior leader of Jatiya Oikya Front Dr Kamal Hossain warned the government on Monday that its days are numbered."You (the government) have 20 days only. Utilise this opportunity. Do something that is praiseworthy, so that the people of the country give thanks to you." He said these at a discussion...

Now BTRC unblocks 58 news portals

A day after blocking those, Bangladesh Teleco-mmunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Monday evening unblocked the 58 news portals, reports UNB.BRTC Senior Assistant Director (Media) Jakir Hossain Khan said the websites were unblocked after 5.00pm as per government directives.On Sunday, BTRC ordered the International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators to block the...

Call to ensure media freedom during elections

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain on Monday said that there should be a strong push to translate the concept of human rights as enshrined in the constitution into practice from paper. He also urged the National Human Rights Commission and the vibrant civil society to act as a catalyst and...

Pay Tk 1.0b to Moon Cinema Hall owner by June 30: SC

The Supreme Court (SC) directed on Monday the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs to pay Tk 1.0 billion to the owner of Moon cinema hall by June 30, reports UNB.A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain passed the order during hearing a petition...