Bangladesh
Ex-civil surgeon sent to prison in Chattogram
A former civil surgeon of Chattogram was sent to prison on Wednesday over a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for embezzling 9.15 crore.
Better late than never: Jabbar to be conferred with Ekushey Padak
Late Abdul Jabbar along with two other noted personalities have been selected for the prestigious Ekushey Padak-2020 for his outstanding role in the Liberation War in 1971.
Practice responsible journalism: Minister
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam on Wednesday urged journalists to practice responsible journalism saying that irresponsible or negative journalism are an impediment to development.
5 journalists assaulted while investigating irregularities
Five journalists were physically assaulted by goons when they went to investigate reports of irregularities in road construction on Wednesday.
Housewife ‘beaten to death by DB’ in Gazipur
A housewife was allegedly beaten to death by Detective Branch police at its office on Tuesday evening.
Ma O Shishu Hospital opens in Laxmipur
A 10-bed Ma O Shishu Hospital was opened at Uttar Hamchadi of sadar upazila on Wednesday.
Land service providers to be brought under one roof
All service providing offices and agencies of the Land Ministry will start work at the ‘Land Building Complex’ from June to ensure one stop service under one roof.
Seminar on Indian defence equipment held in city
A seminar on Indian Defence Equipment (SIDE 2020) was held in the city on Wednesday providing an opportunity for defence manufacturers from India to develop fruitful partnership with Bangladesh.
Rab seizes Tk 93,80,000 from three surveyors’ residences in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Rapid Action Battalion on Wednesday seized Tk 93,80,000 from the residences of three surveyors of deputy commissioner’s office in the district town.
BSF promises measures to curb border killing
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday promised to take steps to stop border killings in future.