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Multi-tier security in city ahead of Ashura: DMP

The law enforcers have taken multi-tier security measures in the capital to ensure smooth observance of Holy Ashura on Friday, reports UNB."Although there is no specific threat targeting Imambara of Huseni Dalan, tough security measures have been initiated," Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia told reporters after inspecting...

Morshed Khan, Howlader seek more time to appear before ACC

Former Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan and Jatiya Party (JaPa) secretary general ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader on Tuesday sought more time to appear before the national anti-graft authority over graft allegations.The two persons were separately summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday for their alleged link to corruption, said...

Five die in 'gunfights' in three districts

Five suspected criminals were killed in separate' gunfights' with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police in the capital, Cox's Bazar and Pabna early Tuesday, reports UNB.In Dhaka, two unidentified 'robbers' were killed in a reported gunfight with the members of RAB-2 in the Rayerbazar area around 3:30 am.Being...

Ex-FBCCI president Akram Hussain passes away

Former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Alhaj Muhammad Akram Hussain died on Tuesday at the age of 70.He will be buried in Dhaka today (Wednesday) after his namaj-e-janaza. Akram Hussain left behind his wife, one daughter and two sons to mourn him. Leaders...

Air Chief returns home from UN Peacekeeping Mission Area

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat returned home after visiting the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission Area on Tuesday, reports UNB.During the visit, Chief of Air Staff inspected the Medal Parade of Bangladesh Air Force Contingents in Democratic Republic of Congo as the Chief Guest and exchanged greetings with...

JU admission test begins on Sept 30

Jahangirnagar University, Sep 18 (UNB): The admission test for 1st year honours courses under the academic session 2018-19 of the university will begin from September 30 which will conclude on October 10.As per the examination schedule, the test of Unit A will be held on September 30 and October 01,...

Edn ministry cautions public against fraud

The Education Ministry on Tuesday claimed that some vested quarters have indulged in illegal activities such as demanding money in the name of listing educational institutions under MPO, giving recognition to new institutions, opening of new sections in educational institutions, setting up of new institutions using the name of the...

Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon speaking

Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon speaking at a convention on 'Rights of Women with Disabilities' in the city on Tuesday — PID

WEATHER-19-09-2018

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, reports UNB.It may also occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere...