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Search committee formed to reorganise ACC
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Two senior officials promoted to secretary rank
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Stop illegal parking in Dhaka: HC

The High Court directs the government to immediately stop illegal parking of vehicles and use of hydraulic horns in Dhaka city.
13 September 2015, 14:45 PM

Daylong traffic chaos stops Dhaka

Dhaka city dwellers suffer immensely as the agitating students blocked several key points in Rampura, Mohakhali, Baridhara, Dhanmondi and other areas causing severe traffic congestion in the capital.
13 September 2015, 12:05 PM

#NoVatOnEducation messages

The anti-VAT protest that erupted on Wednesday produces a large number of messages in the form of handwritten placards and street paintings – both serious and humorous – pointing out the absurdity of imposing VAT on education.
13 September 2015, 10:54 AM

Atul Khare of UN due today

Under-Secretary-General for Field Support of the United Nations Peacekeeping Atul Khare arrives in the capital today to discuss
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Hajj to go ahead

Saudi authorities said yesterday the annual hajj pilgrimage would go ahead despite a crane collapse that killed 107 people at Makkah Grand Mosque, where crowds returned to pray a day after the disaster.
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Dhaka to stay tough on terrorism

Bangladesh will uphold its zero-tolerance policy against any terrorism suspects at home and abroad under its stringent counter-
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

New water plant for port city by end of the year: Wasa

Water scarcity in Chittagong city will be reduced remarkably with the completion of one of the two ongoing water supply projects by
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Legal clerks to get recognition

The government will enact a law very soon to give professional recognition to advocates' clerks in the country, Law Minister Anisul Huq
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Newspaper workers, employees demand 9th wage board

The Bangladesh Federal Union of Newspaper Press Workers, and Bangladesh Newspaper Workers Federation yesterday hailed the
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt working for peaceful, prosperous future for children

The government wants to make Bangladesh such a country where every child would grow up as a worthy citizen and get a peaceful and
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt needs to be sincere about reclaiming canals, floodplains

The government, with the highest level of commitment, must immediately recover the surviving canals and floodplains that have been
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Bring back all trafficked people stuck in Malaysia

The government should bring back Bangladeshi victims of human trafficking safely from Malaysia and prosecute the traffickers, rights
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s private universities call for reviewing VAT

A day after a massive protest by private university students, the university authorities yesterday called upon the government to
11 September 2015, 18:00 PM

75 teachers trained on tools, techniques

It is critically important for English teachers to train their students to master English as a second language in the fast changing world,
11 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Justice Debesh was a protector of democracy, rule of law

Justice Debesh Bhattacharya was an uncompromising protector of democracy, human rights, and rule of law, said speakers.
11 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Cattle influx from India resumes as Eid-ul-Azha gets close

The cattle influx from India has resumed along the border in Kurigram ahead of Eid-ul-Azha after months of fall in its supply since April this year.
11 September 2015, 08:08 AM

Advance bus ticket sale begins

Private bus operators start selling advance tickets this morning to assist holidaymakers in reaching their destination ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
11 September 2015, 05:44 AM

This is an effective, true parliament

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last night described the current parliament as “very effective and lively”.
10 September 2015, 21:07 PM

Yunus Centre protests PM's remarks on Prof Yunus

The Yunus Centre yesterday protested news reports that the prime minister has alluded to the Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus of involvement in propaganda against the government.
10 September 2015, 20:36 PM

Social, economic reintegration policy necessary

Speakers at a workshop yesterday emphasised formation of a policy for socially and economically reintegrating returnee Bangladeshi migrants.
10 September 2015, 20:19 PM