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PM asks journos to shun unethical journalism

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina urged on Sunday journalists to write reports based on facts and perform their duties to the country and the nation, shunning unethical journalism, reports UNB. "We want neutrality in journalism, reports based on facts, dutifulness towards the country and the nation. Unethical journalism cannot bring...

BD seeks Egypt's support for Gambia over Rohingya issue at ICJ

Bangladesh has requested Egypt to continue providing required support to The Gambia over the Rohingya issue at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a leading OIC member country, reports UNB. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen made the request when outgoing Ambassador of Egypt Walid Ahmed Shamseldin met him...

DoE directs Sanmar to stop work at Dunkan Hills in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM Oct 25: The Department of Environment (DoE) of Chattogram has directed to stop the construction work of Sanmar Properties at the Dunkan Hills in the port city.The DoE also directed Sanmar Properties Limited to appear the hearing of the DoE. Locals complained to the DoE that Sanmar Properties has...

Weather to remain mainly dry

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind are likely to occur at one or two places of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. The weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country, says the Met office in a weather forecast valid until 6:00 pm today (Monday).The...

Ex-civil aviation engr jailed for 10 years in graft case

A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced a former executive engineer of civil aviation to 10 years imprisonment in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for illegally amassing wealth worth Tk 30 million, reports UNB. The convict is Asir Uddin. Judge Sheikh NazmulAlam of Dhaka Special Judge's Court...

EWU waives student activity fee

East West University (EWU) has waived student activity fee to reduce the financial pressure on students and guardians during the Covid-19 pandemic. This fee is waived for the running Fall semester, say a press release.Besides, 20 per cent of tuition fees are also waived for students in the Fall and...

5,100 metres of Padma Bridge visible now

MUNSHIGANJ, Oct 25 (UNB): Over five kilometres of the Padma Bridge have become visible with the installation of its 34th span on Sunday. The '2E'span, weighing 3,150 tonnes, was installed on pillars no 7 and 8 at Mawa point in the morning, said Executive Engineer (Bridge) DewanMd Abdul Quader. The...

UP member killed, three held in Patuakhali

PATUAKHALI, Oct 25 (UNB): Police arrested three people from different parts of the district on Sunday in connection with the murder of former UP member Aminul Gazi. The arrestees are Anwar Pada, father-in-law of slain Aminul Gazi, Nizam, brother-in-law and Amzad. Mohammad Mainul Islam, superintendent of Patuakhali Police, said police...

Slow pace of construction

Slow pace of construction of sewerage lines causing immense sufferings to city dwellers. The picture was taken from Lalbagh Kellar More in the city on Sunday — Focus Bangla