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Criticise govt based on accurate info, President tells journos

President Abdul Hamid urged journalists on Wednesday to criticise the government in a constructive way based on accurate information so that it can identify its lapses and lacking, reports UNB.He made the call while handing over 'Bazlur Rahman Memorial Medal 2017' to journalists at Liberation War Museum in the city...

DC Conference to begin July 24

A three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners (DCs) of the districts will begin on July 24 in the capital.Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the conference at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The district heads' conference for the year 2018 will continue until July 26....

US for more global action over Rohingya issue

The United States has indicated more action from the international community over Rohingya issue and other areas of concerns in Myanmar in the coming days terming the situation 'dire', reports UNB."I believe it's ethnic cleansing of a religious minority that's taking place," said Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback.Recalling...

Thai princess inaugurates vetiver grass project in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, May 30: Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Wednesday inaugurated the Bangladesh-Thailand Vetiver Grass Development Project in the port city of Chattogram.Aimed at preventing hill erosion in the city, the new environment conservation project was formally launched by the Thai princess at the foot of Mitha Pahar of Batali...

HC forms body over compensation

The High Court (HC) formed a three-member committee on Wednesday to identify those responsible for the accident and fix compensation to the family of Rajib Hasan, reports UNB.Md Mowazzem Hossain, director of Accident and Research Institute of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), will head the committee.He will nominate...

'Plane Pull' event raises fund to combat blindness

Bengal Tiger Team, powered by PACE and Radio Metro Mail, literally pulled a plane on Sunday at the Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario to participate in a fundraising campaign to fight childhood blindness in Bangladesh. The annual Orbis Plane Pull for Sight is a friendly competition, which brings together teams...

World No Tobacco Day today (2018-05-31)

The World No Tobacco Day will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe today (Thursday), reports UNB. The theme of this year's day is 'Tobacco Attacks Heart: Stay away, Save Lives'.The day will highlight the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective...

Two workers die in Gazipur wall collapse

GAZIPUR, May 30 (UNB): Two workers were killed and four others injured on Wednesday when a portion of a wall collapsed on them in Kunia Targach area in the district.The deceased were identified as Jewel (30) and Jahangir (32), both hailing from Nalitabari Upazila of Sherpur district.

Death anniversary of Feroza Khatun

The eighth death anniversary of Feroza Khatun, wife of former deputy secretary and finance adviser Mohammad Nurul Huq, will be observed today (Thursday) through a programme, says a statement. The programme includes recitation from the holy Quran and milad mahfil.Her family members requested all relatives, admirers and well-wishers to pray...

WEATHER-31-05-2018

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Barishal divisions. Moderately heavy to heavy falls are likely to occur at places...