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Dhaka wants peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis, says PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday Bangladesh wants a peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis with its next door neighbour Myanmar, reports UNB."Bangladesh and Myanmar have already signed an agreement for the repatriation of Rohingyas. As a next door neighbour, Bangladesh always wants a peaceful solution to the problem," she...

Asian Clearing Union includes JPY in currency basket

Country's banks are now allowed to use Japanese yen (JPY), along with the US dollar and Euro, for settling payments under the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism, officials said Thursday.The commercial banks have also been advised to resume transactions in Euro after suspension of nearly one and a half years...

Govt bans raw jute export as uncut BTR, BWR

The government has banned export of raw jute in the name of uncut BTR and BWR on Thursday.According to Section 13 of Jute Law 2017, the Ministry of Textiles and Jute banned export of Bangla Tossa Rejection (BTR) and Bangla White Rejection (BWR) that will continue until further notice. A...

Mild cold wave may continue until mid Feb

Met office today predicted that the mild cold wave situation, which is sweeping over northern parts of the country, is likely to continue till February 15, reports BSS."The mild cold wave may linger over mid February. But the area of the cold situation may increase or decrease during the period,"...

Pay Tk 990m to Moon Cinema Hall owner: HC

The Supreme Court ordered the Bangladesh Muktijoddah Kalyan Trust to compensate around Tk 990 million(99 crore) to the owner of the Moon Cinema Hall, reports UNB.A five-member Appellate Division bench, led by acting Chief Justice Abdul Wahhab Miah, passed the order on Thursday.As per the court order, the Trust has...

Second phase of Biswa Ijtema begins today (2018-01-19)

GAZIPUR, Jan 18 (UNB): The second phase of 53rd Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will begin on the bank of the Turag River at Tongi here after Fajr prayer on Friday.Gazipur district administration and other relevant authorities completed all preparations for the Ijtema.The ijtema will...

Court stays DSCC polls in 18 new wards

The High Court (HC) stayed for four weeks the elections to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) ward councilor posts and reserved seats in 18 new wards, reports UNB.A two-member HC bench comprising Justice Tariq ul Hakim and Justice M. Faruque passed the order on Thursday morning after hearing on a...

Students of seven colleges under DU block road

Students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) on Thursday blocked the Nilkhet intersection demanding publication of results of their second year examinations by February 25, reports UNB.The students of 2014-15 session took position on the streets around 11:30 am and continued their demonstration until 2:00 pm.Students withdrew the...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes a look at the model of the canal

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes a look at the model of the canal beside the 300-foot road at Purbachol in the capital on Thursday. — PID

A portion of the sewerage line under the DIT Road

A portion of the sewerage line under the DIT Road at East Hazipara in the capital's Rampura area has been lying without cover for a long time, threatening vehicular and pedestrian movement. — FE Photo

Force Myanmar to solve Rohingya crisis

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali urged India and the international community on Thursday to force Myanmar to ensure complete and sustainable repatriation of Rohingya refugees, reports UNB.Speaking about the Rohingya influx from Myanmar to Bangladesh, the Foreign Minister expressed the hope that the problem can be solved permanently with sustainable...

Indonesia plans to export LNG to Bangladesh

Deputy Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arcandra Tahar has said Indonesia plans to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to two South Asian countries - Pakistan and Bangladesh - with the trading values at about US$6 billion for each country, reports The Jakarta Post on Thursday.Arcandra said in Jakarta on Wednesday...

Indian Oil planning to enhance fuel trade with BD

NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest refiner and fossil fuel retailer, in in talks with Bangladesh and Myanmar to enhance trade of petroleum products and offer its expertise to set up oil infrastructure in the two countries, reports Economic Times (ET) on Thursday. This month, Indian Oil will...