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PM for improving police efficiency in science, tech

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked on Monday the police to achieve greater efficiency in technology to hunt down transnational organised criminals and those involved in money laundering, cybercrime and other crimes, reports UNB."I hope, the police will take steps over newer technologies for crime data management and citizen information management...

NBR sets conditions for firms in economic zones

The government made obtaining the local sales permit (LSP) mandatory for the industries in Bangladesh's economic zones if they were willing to sell their products for domestic consumption.Also, they will be required to obtain local procurement permit (LPP) to enjoy tax and duty benefit on purchase of raw materials and...

BBIN connectivity talks in Delhi today sans Bhutan

Talks begin today (Wednesday) in Delhi about introducing the stalled sub-regional transport connectivity under BBIN bloc, leaving out a reluctant Bhutan.The negotiations on implementation of the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) motor-vehicle agreement (MVA) are resuming nearly two years after the suspension following Bhutan's last-minute volte- face.Sources in Dhaka said Tuesday nodal officials...

World stock rally rolls on with best start in eight years

LONDON, Jan 08 (Reuters): World stock markets hovered close to all-time highs on Monday as the best start to a year in eight years showed little sign of running out of steam, with the combination of strong global growth and low inflation powering the appetite for risk. European stocks jumped...

Real feel of growing weather abnormalities

As abnormal cold wave reigned over the south eastern regions of the USA, Sydney and its adjoining areas in Australia on the other side of the globe recorded hottest weather in last eighty years. According to reports, mercury dropped to 15 to 50 degree Celsius below average in places in...

Govt response to tackle large-scale graft not enough: ACC chief

Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Iqbal Mahmood says the government has not responded to the commission's efforts to tackle large-scale corruption, reports bdnews24.com."We told the government that we can help stop corruption in large-scale projects, but we did not receive much of a response."The ACC chairman made the remarks to the media...

CCC starts waste removal from 57 canals

CHITTAGONG, Jan 8: Chittagong City Corpora- tion (CCC) started waste removal and sand lifting from the port-city's 57 canals on Sunday to facilitate smooth water flow through the canals. CCC Mayor A J M Nasir Uddin formally launched the programme in Bahaddarhat Police Box area at the mouth of Chaktai...

16 cases against Khaleda now at Bakshibazar court

The Law Ministry shifted 16 cases on Monday filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to the makeshift court at Bakshibazar in the city, reports UNB.The ministry issued three gazette notifications in this regard.Talking to reporters at the secretariat over the government decision, Law Minster Anisul Huq said the cases against...

Iran govt arrests Ahmadinejad

Former Iranian president has been arrested for "inciting violence" after claims he was critical of the current regime and leader, report agencies. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was arrested for comments he made during a December rally in the western Iranian city of Bushehr, the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper reported on Sunday. The...

Three Billboards wins Golden Globe

The biggest stars in Hollywood gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Sunday night for the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Hosted by Late Night's Seth Meyers, the evening recognised accomplishments in film and television from the last year, as awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, according to online news.The movie...