‘Indo-Bangla ties a role model of neighbourliness’
Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen termed on Wednesday the Indo-Bangla ties a role model of good neighbourliness for the world.The unresolved issues between the two neighbours would be resolved through discussions, he said.The bond between the two nations is so warm and matured that it can be an example...
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Five sued for embezzling Tk 2.58b from Agrani Bank
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday filed a case against five people for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of Tk2.58 billion from state-run Agrani Bank Ltd.The accused are: Marrine Vegetable Oils Ltd chairman Tipu Sultan, its managing director Zahir Ahmed, former manager of Agrani Bank's Agrabad branch Belayet Hossain,...
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Hasan for restoration of golden era of film industry for healthy cultural practices
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has called for concerted efforts to bring back the golden era of country's film industry, reports BSS."We have to work together to restore the golden chapter of our film industry for healthy cultural practices in the country," he said.The minister came up with the remarks...
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HC to hear compensation rule next week
The High Court (HC) has fixed April 10 for a final hearing on a rule on paying damages to Government Titumir College student Rajib Hasan's family, reports UNB.Rajib lost his right arm after it got stuck between two buses at Bangla Motor on April 04 last year. He succumbed to...
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'Terrorist' dies in Bandarban 'gunfight' with joint forces
BANDARBAN, Apr 03 (UNB): A suspected terrorist was killed in a reported gunfight with the joint forces at Lemubari border in Naikhongchhari upazila on Wednesday.The dead is Gyan Mongkor Chakma (45), hailing from Rangamati. He worked as the fund collector of the terrorist group in the area, the forces said.Seven...
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Law minister for quick disposal of cases on illegal buildings
Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Wednesday his ministry will assist housing ministry for swiftly resolving cases related to illegal buildings in the capital, report agencies."I've told the housing minister that we'll provide assistance for quick disposal of cases whenever necessary," he said at the Secretariat Wednesday.Capital's development authority Rajuk...
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Missing policeman found dead
The body of a missing policeman has been found dead four days after a trawler capsized in the Meghna River during a storm, reports bdnews24.com.The body of Selim Mia, TSI of Narayanganj City police, was recovered from the Meghna-Sitalakhya estuary at the Bandar upazila's Dighirpar area on Wednesday, said Md...
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Carrying of flammable substances inside Sundarbans banned
BAGERHAT, Apr 03 (UNB): Bangladesh has prohibited carrying any type of flammable substances through the Sundarbans to prevent occurrences of fire at the world heritage site in summer.The Department of Forest (DOF) issued the notice as different areas including Boidomari, Katakhali, Boroitola, Jhiudhora, Gulishakhali, Amurbunia, Nangli and Kolomteji inside the...
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Obituary of Rahima Begum
Rahima Begum, wife of late Zahurul Hoque Chowdhury, passed away at her residence at Kumadan Bari Barodarogarhat in Sitakund thana of Chattogram on Monday. She was 77.She left behind four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn her death. Qulkhwani and doa mahfil for Rahima...
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WEATHER-4-4-2019
Rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions with hails at isolated places in the next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Thursday).Day and...
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Syed Mahbub Murshed Memorial Committee placing a wreath
Syed Mahbub Murshed Memorial Committee placing a wreath at the grave of Justice Syed Mahbub Murshed in the city on Wednesday, marking his 40th death anniversary
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Six suspected members of a fraud gang
Rapid Action Battalion produced six suspected members of a fraud gang at its media centre in the city on Wednesday. The elite force arrested them on Tuesday night from Mirpur — Collected
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