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PM assured of Japan's continued support for economic prosperity

Japanese Ambassador in Bangladesh Hiroyasu Izumi on Monday assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of his country's continued support to Bangladesh in its efforts for economic prosperity, reports UNB.The Japanese envoy came up with the assurance when he met Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban.PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed...

BJKS' 20-point proposal for safe Eid journey

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) placed a 20-point proposal ahead of the Eid-ul-fitr in order to keep the journey safe and uninterrupted for holidaymakers.The passengers' rights body put forward its proposal in a statement on Monday signed by secretary general of the BJKS Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury. The proposals include withdrawal...

BIWTC Officers' Assoc executives

The biennial election of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Officers Association for 2019-2021 was held in the city recently. All the 35 contesting candidates were declared elected unopposed as the number of posts and candidates were same. SM Ashiquzzaman, general manager (commercial) was elected as president while assistant general...

HC seeks reports on irregularities in nuke plant furniture purchase

The High Court (HC) sought on Monday the reports of two probe panels formed by the Housing and Public Works Ministry to look into the alleged irregularities in purchasing furniture and other household products for the officials and employees of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, reports UNB.Passing the order, the HC...

RAB nab four with stolen oil of railway

NATORE, May 20 (UNB): Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four people along with 2,100 litres stolen oil of Bangladesh Railway from Abdulpur Railway Junction area in Lalpur Upazila early Monday.The arrestees are- Hafizul Islam Rajib, Lalon, Akkas Ali and Makhon.On secret information a team of RAB-5 conducted a...

Woman 'commits suicide' in Benapole

BENAPOLE, May 20 (UNB): A woman here on Monday allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself with ceiling fan at her house in Lotadighi village.The deceased was identified as Sharmin Akhter, 20, wife of Aktarul Islam of the village.Sub-inspector of Benapole port Police Station HM Latif said the family members of...

Schoolboy's body found in Buriganga river

KERANIGANJ, May 20 (UNB): The body of a schoolboy, who reportedly jumped into the Buriganga river after being rebuked by his father on Saturday night, was recovered from the river on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Asif Khan, 15, a class X student of a local school and son...

WEATHER 21-5-2019

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions, reports UNB.It may also occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours until 06:00 pm today (Tuesday). Day and...