FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) Monday interrogated the gunman and the driver of retired special judge Motahar Hossain, who had acquitted the BNP's senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman of charges in a money laundering case. ACC deputy director Harun-ur-Rashid interrogated gunman Badal...
In response to the anti-graft body's request, the Election Commission (EC) will send the affidavits of six powerful politicians, including ex-ministers, to the Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) today (Tuesday), UNB. "The affidavits of the six politicians they submitted to the commission...
Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as Prime Minister (PM) of Bangladesh in the 10th parliamentary elections, reports UNB. In a message to Hasina, the King of Bhutan reiterated his commitment to the ever-growing...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has hailed the move of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to launch probes into the graft allegations of unusual wealth accumulations by seven ministers and parliamentarians. Local chapter of the Berlin-based Transparency International also urged the Commission...
A Division Bench of the High Court has rejected a writ petition challenging re appointment of Managing Director of Dhaka WASA Engr Taqsem A Khan. The writ was filed by Engr Hasan Mahmud. But the Division Bench of Justice Naima...
Bangladesh and India Sunday renewed their vow to work together for a stronger engagement settling pending issues through mutual discussions, reports UNB. Both the neighbouring countries expressed their willingness to work and prosper together while celebrating India's 65th Republic Day...
A reception was accorded to anti-corporal punishment crusader Sir Frank Peters at Seven Star Daffodil School Trimohoni Bazar, Khilgaon in the city recently, said a press release. Sir Frank was invited by the school's founder Abdul Azim to meet the...
CHITTAGONG, Jan 27 (UNB): Police recovered the decomposed body of a young man from near a poultry farm at Yeakubdandi under Patiya Upazila Monday, seven days after he went missing. The deceased was identified as Ashraful Alam Apu (16), son...
The 9th death anniversary of AKM Farid Uddin Ahmed, a freedom fighter and former deputy assistant director of Bangladesh Rifles, will be observed today (Tuesday), said a press release. On the occasion, a Qurankhwani and dua mahfil will be held...
Australian Naval Ship reaches Ctg Australian Naval Ship HMAS Childers reached Chittagong port Monday for the first time on a 5-day goodwill visit. Executive Officer of Bangladesh Naval Ship Isha Khan Commander ASM Afjalul Haque welcomed the ship. Defence Adviser...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), reports UNB. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight until morning, Met Office said. Mild to moderate cold wave...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Biman Airlines is going to start flights on six new destinations including New York by the middle of this year. "We are going to start a number of new destinations this summer. Flights on Frankfurt route will be...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The central bank expressed Monday its concern over the growing incidents of cash looting from bank vaults in recent times and directed the commercial banks to beef up security measures in this respect. In a circular, the Bangladesh Bank (BB)...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The cabinet committee on purchase approved Monday six projects including appointment of a contractor for supplying 0.6 million machine-readable passports (MRP) to Bangladeshis working in Malaysia. Finance Minister AMA Muhith presided over the first purchase committee meeting of the new...
Terming the recent incidents of crossfire a stage-managed drama, BNP alleged Monday that extrajudicial killings are being carried out in the country at the state patronage to eliminate the opposition, reports UNB. "Extrajudicial killings are going on at the state...
HONG KONG, Jan 27 (AFP): A Hong Kong housewife was arrested for allegedly assaulting her Bangladeshi maid, police said Monday, in the latest in a series of cases highlighting the abuse of foreign domestic helpers. The arrest of the 58-year-old...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) Monday granted anticipatory bail to two accused in two separate cases filed following the devastating Rana Plaza disaster. They are New Wave Bottoms Ltd chairman Bazlus Samad and managing director Mahmudur Rahman. A bench of the...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The central bank unveiled an 'investment-friendly, cautious' monetary policy Monday with an aim to achieve maximum economic growth by curbing inflationary pressure on the economy. "We've sought cooperation from the stakeholders to help implement the investment-friendly, cautious monetary policy properly,"...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
The foreign aid commitment declined by 27 per cent or US$ 568 million in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY) compared to that of the same period in the last fiscal, officials said Monday. Economic Relations Division...
Doulot Akter Mala | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
An official audit objection has been raised regarding payment of income taxes of employees at state-owned commercial and specialised banks and entities from their offices' funds, officials said. Under the existing rules, officials and employees of banks are required to...
The 10th parliament is set to begin its journey with its opening session tomorrow (Wednesday) following the much-talked-about January 5 national election boycotted by the BNP-led alliance, reports UNB. President Abdul Hamid will address the House on the first day...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
Police detained a total of 16 people, including a branch manager of Sonali Bank Limited (SBL) in Kishoregonj district town Monday, for interrogation in connection with the Sunday's looting of bank money by unknown burglars. The arrestees include Kishoregonj branch...
The country's readymade garment (RMG) exports earned US$23.5 billion in 2013 with a 13 per cent year-on-year growth despite the sector witnessing several dreadful accidents including Rana Plaza collapse and Tazreen Fashion fire that left over 1200 people dead in...
FE Report | 2014-01-28 00:00:00
Natural gas from a new well Titas-21 is now being supplied to national gas grid, easing the country's energy crisis. Russian gas major Gazprom, drilled the new well, which is now supplying around 15 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd)...
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