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Dhaka-Ctg highway tailback passes pressure on to railway

CHATTOGRAM, May 14 (UNB): Unpredictable tailback on the Dhaka- Chattogram highway discouraged people travelling by road thereby, putting extra pressure on railway.As a result, railway is facing hard time coping with this sudden surge of passengers.Though authorities have cut down on the tailback on Dhaka-Chattogram highway, passengers are still avoiding...

ACC grills former BASIC Bank chairman today

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will again interrogate former BASIC Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu today (Tuesday) as he skipped the last quizzing on May 9 in connection with a case over embezzlement of the huge amount of money from the bank, reports UNB.Earlier, deputy director of the commission Shamsul...

95th birth anniv of Mirza Mehdy Ispahani observed

The 95th birth anniversary of late Mirza Mehdy Ispahani was observed through a programme at Mirza Ahmed Ispahani High School on Monday, says a statement. The programme includes recitation from the holy Quran, dua mahfil and a commemorative meeting.Mirza Mehdy Ispahani, who was a renowned industrialist, educationist and chairman of...

'Robber', murder accused die in 'firing', 'gunfight'

CUMILLA, May 14 (UNB): An alleged robber was killed in a reported firing incident over an abortive attempt by his fellow gang members to free him from a mob in Gumkot village of Nangalkot Upazila in the district early Monday.The deceased was identified as Delowar Hossain (25).Officer-in-charge of Nangalkot Police...

Sheikh Hasina presiding over Cabinet meeting at Secretariat

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presiding over the Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat in the city Monday — PID Photo

Cement factory accident kills two

MUNSHIGANJ, May 14 (UNB): Two workers were killed as a chunk of cement collapsed on them at a cement factory at Paschim Muktarpur in the district town on Monday morning.

Chief of Air Staff Chief Marshal Abu Esrar inaugurating the BAF Colour awarding ceremony

Chief of Air Staff Chief Marshal Abu Esrar inaugurating the BAF Colour awarding ceremony of three units of BAF Base Zahur by cutting a cake on Monday — ISPR Photo

WEATHER-15-05-2018

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls and hails at isolated places over the country in next 24 hours until...