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No legal bar for EC to allot Shapla symbol to NCP, claims Sarjis

, Oct. 19 -- Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser (North) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said there is no legal bar preventing the Election Commission (EC) from allotting the Shapla (Water Lily) sym... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait plan stronger political, economic, defence cooperation

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh and Kuwait on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation in political, economic, defence, labour, development and cultural fields. The two sides, during their first-ever 'po... Read More


ACC files case against Hasina's cousin Hasnat Abdullah

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against Abul Hasnat Abdullah, former chief whip and cousin of Sheikh Hasina, for earning Tk 19 crore 71 lakh illegally. ACC spokesperson and... Read More


6 RMG factories in Ashulia declare holiday amid workers unrest

, Oct. 19 -- The authorities concerned of six garment factories in the Ashulia area of Savar, have declared a general holiday amid unrest of workers. Earlier on Thursday, the authorities of Fashion F... Read More


BUP student rape case: Prime accused arrested

, Oct. 19 -- Police have arrested Mithu Biswas, the prime accused in the case filed over the rape of a Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student in Savar. He was detained from Tejkunipara ... Read More


Fire at Shahjalal Airport cargo village fully doused after 27 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The devastating fire that broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday was fully extinguished after nearly 27 hours on Sunday afternoon, accor... Read More


CAAB designates GEC Maintenance area for storing goods after cargo village fire

, Oct. 19 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has temporarily designated the GEC Maintenance area for storing goods following recent disruptions at the Hazrat Shahjalal International ... Read More


CAAB designates GSE Maintenance area for storing goods after cargo village fire

, Oct. 19 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has temporarily designated the GSE Maintenance area for storing goods following recent disruptions at the Hazrat Shahjalal International ... Read More


Bangladesh receives $1.57bn in remittances in 18 days of Oct

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh received US$1.57 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of October, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The figure marks a 3 percent rise compared... Read More


Rizvi seeks probe into recent fire incidents, warns of possible sabotage

, Oct. 19 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said the nation is deeply concerned over the recent spate of fire incidents across the country and urged the government to i... Read More