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Drives to identify risky bldgs conducted for second day

The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) and fire service authorities conducted separate drives in the capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday to detect the high-rise buildings constructed defying the building code.Different teams of the Rajuk comprised of its authorised officers and building inspectors conducted the day's drive in some...

Mokabbir takes oath as MP

Gono Forum's another MP-elect Mokabbir Khan (Sylhet-2) took oath as a member of the 11th Parliament on Tuesday, going against his party's decision, reports UNB. Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the swearing-in around 12:15pm at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.Chief Whip Noor-E-Alam Chowdhury and Whips Iqbalur Rahim, Mahbub Ara Begum...

BNP's token hunger strike Sunday seeking Khaleda's release

BNP will observe a six-hour token hunger strike in the capital on Sunday (Apr 7) demanding its chairperson Khaleda Zia's release from jail, reports UNB.Besides, the party will arrange milad mahfil across the country today (Wednesday) seeking Khaleda's early recovery.Party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes...

Build opinion for safe repatriation of Rohingya: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr A.K. Abdul Momen urged the civil society members to mobilise public opinion for smooth repatriation of Rohingya refugees."After taking over the charge of foreign ministry, I found the Rohingya issue a big headache for me" the minister said while addressing a reception accorded to him on Tuesday...

Quader to be released from Mount Elizabeth Hospital Friday

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader will be released from the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on Friday and moved to a rented house there for further treatment, reports UNB."The health condition of Obaidul Quader is better now as he's undergoing treatment at a cabin. He'll be taken to...

Govt bans no foreign TV channel: Hasan

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said the government did not ban any foreign television channel amid rumours that orders were issued to stop transmission of foreign TV networks, reports BSS."We have not asked anyone to stop transmission of any foreign TV channel, we just want to strictly ensure...

Khaleda's health condition improves, claims BSMMU

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) authorities claimed on Tuesday that the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's is improving, reports UNB."Khaleda Zia was admitted to our hospital 24 hours back. Her condition is now better than that of yesterday," said BSMMU director Brig Gen AK Mahbubul Hoque.Briefing reporters...