Bangla daily Ajker Kagoj shut down

Bangla daily Ajker Kagoj was closed Wednesday by its owner, citing 'financial crisis' as the reason behind the decision. Arif Rahman, a senior reporter of the daily, said management of the daily announced the decision at its regular meeting with journalists Wednesday noon. They assured the journalists that they would get their all benefits along with the current month's salary and other dues within a week. —UNB