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Lebanon urged to recruit more Bangladeshi workers

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam calls upon the Lebanon government to recruit more Bangladeshi workers.
12 August 2016, 14:37 PM

Don’t appear for any ‘militants’, Anisul to lawyers

Law Minister Anisul Huq urges the lawyers not to appear before any court on behalf of the militants in any case filed against them.
11 August 2016, 15:25 PM

‘Under 18 can’t slaughter sacrificial animals’

Those under 18 years will not be allowed to slaughter sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha from this year, the government says.
11 August 2016, 09:09 AM

SC clears way for wealth info of Destiny officials

Supreme Court clears way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to collect wealth statement from Destiny Group Managing Director Rafiqul Amin and its Multi-purpose Operative Society Limited Chairman Mohammad Hossain.
11 August 2016, 08:14 AM

Saudi lifts ban on Bangladesh workers

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor and Social Development lifted the ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers as of Wednesday, reports Arab News.
11 August 2016, 04:53 AM

Construction of CCC mayor’s house by cutting hill illegal: HC

The High Court declares the construction of a house for Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor by cutting a hill at Tigerpass in Chittagong illegal.
10 August 2016, 14:53 PM

Air Vice Marshal Mahmud new envoy to Brunei

The Government appoints Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Hussain as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam. He will replace Mohammed Abdul Hye, who is appointed as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria.
10 August 2016, 11:19 AM

898 selected as govt primary school headmasters

Bangladesh Public Service Commission recommends recruitment of 898 candidates in the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as headmasters in government primary schools.
10 August 2016, 11:18 AM

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 due to a depression formed in the Bay.
10 August 2016, 08:42 AM

Militants causing damage to Islam: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her firm resolve to face manmade disaster alongside natural calamities as she said those killing human being in the name of Islam are causing total damage to the holy religion.
9 August 2016, 15:24 PM

Cops hailed in home, abroad for tackling militancy: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today says patriotism, efficiency and professionalism that Bangladesh Police have shown in tackling militancy in recent times have been appreciated at both home and abroad.
9 August 2016, 15:09 PM

‘No more than 30% increase in school fees’

The tuition fees of the students in non-government schools, colleges, madrasas and vocational institutions cannot be increased by more than thirty percent in any circumstances, says an education ministry circular.
9 August 2016, 10:33 AM

37th BCS preliminary Sept 30

The 37th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will be held on September 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am, according to a press release of Bangladesh Public Service Commission.
9 August 2016, 10:31 AM

HC verdict on DMP provision for tenants’ info Aug 17

The High Court fixes August 17 for delivering a verdict on a writ petition that challenged the legality of a provision under which Dhaka Metropolitan Police has been collecting information about residents of the metropolitan area.
8 August 2016, 14:06 PM

Ctg court asked to explain delay in trial proceedings

High Court seeks an explanation from a Chittagong court as to why the trial proceedings of the murder case of Swandeep were not finished in last 23 years after it was filed.
8 August 2016, 12:29 PM

NKorea withdraws diplomat for violating norms

The North Korean government withdraws its diplomat Han Son Ik from Bangladesh for his illegal activities violating diplomatic norms.
8 August 2016, 12:25 PM

Padma Bridge’s 1st span to ‘reach this evening’ from China

The first span of the superstructure of Padma Bridge is set to reach Mawa site from China by Monday evening, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
8 August 2016, 11:42 AM

Dhaka for greater connectivity among Asean countries

Bangladesh wishes to intensify political, economic and cultural connectivity with the Asean countries, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali says.
8 August 2016, 07:47 AM

Ruling class behind indigenous people’s sufferings: Santu Larma

The country’s ruling class and discriminatory social systems are behind the miserable lives of indigenous people, claims Bangladesh Adivasi Forum President Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma.
7 August 2016, 08:55 AM

Graft case conviction rate only 37%: TIB

The conviction rate in graft-related cases stood at 37 percent in last three years, says a report of Transparency International Bangladesh.
7 August 2016, 08:45 AM