14th session of 11th parliament to commence on Sept 1

The 11th parliament will proceed with its 14th session on September 1, a press release of the parliament secretariat said today.
16 August 2021

12 employees of Barishal City Corporation sacked for corruption

Twelve employees of Barishal City Corporation (BCC) have been sacked on charges of corruption and irregularities.
14 August 2021

Recreation venues, resorts can operate at half capacity from Aug 19

The government has decided to impose a new set of restrictions from August 19, allowing all public transport -- roads, rail and river -- maintaining health guidelines.
12 August 2021

Will give city dwellers relief from dengue through combing operation: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said dengue cases have started to observe a downtrend due to their ongoing combing operation.
11 August 2021

Preserve all documents of ‘71 war

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the authorities to collect and preserve all documents related to the country’s Liberation War that are scattered across the world.
10 August 2021

DNCC will continue efforts to bring number of dengue patients to zero: Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Md Atiqul Islam today said they will continue their effort to bring the number of infected dengue patients down to zero.
10 August 2021

Procuring oxygen cylinders, high-flow nasal cannula: LGD allocates Tk 10 crore for 61 districts

The Local Government Division has allocated Tk 10 crore for Zila Parishads of 61 districts of the country -- for the procurement of oxygen cylinders, high-flow nasal cannula and health safety materials.
10 August 2021

Guard of honour for deceased freedom fighters: Parliamentary body drops recommendation barring female officials

Faced with widespread criticism, the parliamentary body on liberation war affairs ministry has dropped its recommendation to bar female officials from representing the state during freedom fighters’ funerals.
9 August 2021

Fine or legal action if Aedes breeding sources found at houses, establishments: DNCC mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today said his office will continue to take stern action if breeding sources of Aedes mosquitoes are found at any houses and establishments.
9 August 2021

Restrictions on public gatherings, recreation venues to continue after August 10

Restrictions on public gatherings and recreation venues will remain in effect after August 10, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam today.
9 August 2021

Govt-people disconnect writ large

The current national budget for fiscal year 2021-22 reflects a disconnect between the government and the people as  enough measures were not taken for the poor and vulnerable people, analysts said yesterday.
8 August 2021

DNCC will actively work to eradicate Aedes mosquitoes: Mayor Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Md Atiqul Islam said all the officials, employees, and councilors of DNCC will remain active until Aedes mosquitoes — carrier of dengue and Chikungunya -- are eradicated.
8 August 2021

Tk 50 reward for cleaning stagnant water in each discarded tyre: Mayor Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today announced cash rewards for cleaning stagnant water in discarded materials like coconut shells, empty packets of chips, tyres, and unused commodes that Aedes mosquitoes use as breeding ground.
7 August 2021

DSCC mayor Taposh calls on city dwellers to give info on Aedes breeding grounds

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today urged city dwellers to provide information about Aedes mosquito larvae or breeding sources on their website or control room numbers.
6 August 2021

No entry for unvaccinated at Benapole Customs House

Unvaccinated individuals will not be allowed to enter Benapole Customs House, according to a directive issued by the authorities last night.
6 August 2021

Education ministry yet to take decision to reopen Qawmi madrasas

The Ministry of Education is yet to take any decision to reopen Qawmi madrasas across the country.
5 August 2021

Conduct anti-mosquito drive in buildings under housing ministry: minister

Local Government and Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam today directed to conduct anti-mosquito drives in all under-construction buildings and establishments under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works.
5 August 2021

PM releases postage stamp on Sheikh Kamal’s 72nd birth anniversary

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released a special commemorative postage stamp, an opening day cover and a data card marking the 72nd birth anniversary of Shaheed Sheikh Kamal, eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
5 August 2021

Dhaka South City Corporation suspends executive engineer for corruption

The Dhaka South City Corporation yesterday suspended executive engineer of zone-1 Tanveer Ahmed and filed a departmental case against him for “negligence, misconduct, inefficiency and corruption.”
5 August 2021

News Analysis: Why is the govt indulging Evaly so much?

What does one do when one sees wrongdoing taking place in front of one’s very eyes? For most, the natural response would be to stop it in its tracks.
4 August 2021