Netherlands for putting pressure on Myanmar to take Rohingyas back
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands in Bangladesh Hendrikus GJ Harry on Monday stressed the need for continued international pressure on Myanmar to take back their nationals living in Bangladesh, reports UNB.He made the remark when he met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban in the city.PM's...
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PM releases postage stamp on Victory Day
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Sunday released a commemorative postage stamp, a first-day cover and a data card marking the 48th Victory Day, reports UNB.She released the stamp, Tk 10 first-day cover and Tk 5 data card at her official residence Ganobhaban in the city.A special canceller was used...
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Students of different educational institutions participating in an impressive display a
Students of different educational institutions participating in an impressive display at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on the occasion of the Victory Day — Focus Bangla
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182 injured in 10 districts as pre-polls violence escalates
At least 182 people were injured in pre-election violence in Chattogram, Narsingdi, Bhola, Tangail, Chandpur, Bagerhat, Naokhali, Natore, Rangamati and Faridpur districts on Sunday, reports UNB.In Chattogram, BNP contestant for Chattogram-10 constituency Abdullah Al Noman and his followers came under attack allegedly by Jubo League (JL) men while preparing for...
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HC summons FF Welfare Trust's MD, secy for contempt
The High Court (HC) on Monday summoned the managing director and secretary of 'Freedom Fighters' Welfare Trust' for contempt, reports UNB.The bench of Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury and Justice Md Ashraful Kamal issued the order as the defendants - Md Iftekharul Islam and Sayeed Mahmood Belal Haider - did not...
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Nation remembers Liberation War heroes
Bangladeshis at home and abroad on Sunday paid deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country in 1971, marking the 48th Victory Day, reports UNB.President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led the nation in paying tributes to the gallant souls of the soil,...
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Professor Dr Md Rafique Ullah, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University
Professor Dr Md Rafique Ullah, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), placing wreaths at Shaheed Buddhijibi Graveyard on Friday at Mirpur in the city in observance of the Martyred Intellectuals Day
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Man dies in police custody in city
A man died under police custody in the city on Sunday, hours after his arrest in the Jatrabari area, reports UNB.Police arrested Jamal Uddin Ripon, 45, accused in several cases, from the Sheikhdi area on Saturday. Officer-in-charge of under Jatrabari Police Station Kazi Wazed Ali said Ripon fell sick soon...
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WEATHER-17-12-2018
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours until 06:00 pm today (Tuesday), reports UNB.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the Met Office said.The country's highest temperature...
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