SC to decide today if Zafrullah must pay fine for contempt

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed today for passing an order on the petition filed by Zafrullah Chowdhury, a freedom fighter and founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, against a tribunal verdict that fined him for contempt.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM

President urges Spaniards to invest in Bangladesh

President Abdul Hamid has urged the investors of Spain to avail favorable investment atmosphere and invest in Bangladesh, said a press
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM

3-day conference of deputy commissioners begins tomorrow in Dhaka

A three-day annual conference of the deputy commissioners begins tomorrow in Dhaka where the field level officers and government policymakers will set out priorities for their work for the next one year.
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Barisal city gets 423.22cr budget

Barisal City Corporation yesterday announced a budget of Tk 423.22 crore for fiscal 2015-16.
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Bill drafted for nat'l body to protect Adivasis' rights

The parliamentary caucus on indigenous affairs plans to place a bill which proposes creating a national commission to ensure rights of indigenous people in the upcoming session of the parliament.
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Greens protest India's river linking project

Environmentalists yesterday protested India's fresh move to implement the controversial river linking project that will connect 30 major
25 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Secys, foreign envoys review progress

Secretaries to the commerce, labour, and foreign affairs ministries and envoys of five foreign countries yesterday reviewed the progress so far made in the
23 July 2015, 20:20 PM

Govt to install 22.8 lakh prepaid gas meters

The government has decided to install 22.8 lakh prepaid gas meters in the country, aimed at preventing the wastage of natural gas.
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

DSCC mayor distributes free garbage bags in Azimpur

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday distributed free garbage bags among the residents of Azimpur Chhapra Mosque area to speed
23 July 2015, 18:00 PM

More power from India unlikely before 2017

The government's move to import 500 MW of electricity from Indian private sector is unlikely to see any breakthrough before mid-
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Raise voice against India's river linking project

BNP yesterday expressed its concern over India's fresh move to implement the controversial river interlinking project as it will diminish
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Pay more for RMGs

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the foreign buyers to increase the prices of Bangladeshi garment products, saying that
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

250km fuel pipeline for Dhaka, Ctg by 2017

The government has undertaken a project to install a 250km long petroleum fuel pipeline between Chittagong and Dhaka at a cost of Tk
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

KMP to bring city under digital monitoring system

Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has completed all preparations to set up internet protocol camera (IPC) at 72 important points in the
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

New Bangladesh envoy to Lebanon meets president

Newly appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Lebanon Abdul Motaleb Sarkar made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at
22 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Serve PMO promptly, smartly

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the officials of her office to be prompt and smart while dealing with files so that time is
21 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Hasina condemns attack on Turkish people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep concern that 31 Turkish people were killed and over 100 were injured in a suicide
21 July 2015, 18:00 PM

New pay scale for public servants soon: PM

The government will execute the new pay scale for public servants soon, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
21 July 2015, 10:14 AM

Cabinet reshuffle a normal matter

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said cabinet reshuffle was a normal matter in the parliamentary form of democracy and this could be done at any time.
20 July 2015, 18:09 PM

School feeding boosts students' attendance

Selina, a class IV student of FMB Government Primary School in Jessore, rarely used to stay for classes after the break for tiffin.
20 July 2015, 18:05 PM