Bangladesh
BNP briefs foreign diplomats about city election atmosphere
BNP on Sunday briefed foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka about the violation of election code of conduct reportedly by ruling party activists, including attacks on its candidates, and overall atmosphere of the elections to two Dhaka city corporations billed for February 1.
SC clears way for implementing 9th Wage Board award for journos
The Supreme Court on Sunday upheld its earlier order staying a High Court order for maintaining a status quo for two months on implementing the recommendations of the 9th Wage Board for journalists, clearing the way for its implementation.
Writ seeks cancellation of Tabith’s nomination
A writ petition was filed with High Court on Sunday seeking cancellation of BNP's Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Tabith Awal’s nomination bringing allegation of concealing wealth information in election affidavit.
Two killed in Keraniganj wall collapse
Two people, including a madrasa student, were killed and two others injured as a wall collapsed in Muslimbag area of Keraniganj on Sunday.
93,000 Bangladeshi workers staying abroad with expired visas: FM
Over 93,000 Bangladeshi migrant workers have been staying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Egypt, South Korea and Iran illegally as the validity of their visas has expired, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday.
Stone quarry worker killed in clash with police, Rab in Panchagarh
A stone quarry worker was killed and 30 others were injured on Sunday in a clash with police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members in Bhajanpur area of Tetulia upazila in the district.
DPDC Procurement Project: ‘Discriminatory’ condition to cost it addl Tk 270 cr
A ‘discriminatory’ condition in a procurement process will cost Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) an additional amount of Tk 270 crore if it picks the lowest bidder for the job.
No level-playing field within EC: Mahbub Talukdar
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar on Sunday said there is no level-playing field within the Election Commission (EC) itself as the scope for him to express opinion has squeezed.
‘Drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Hoaikang Nayabazar in Teknaf upazila early Sunday.
President stresses global efforts to continue dev of climate vulnerable countries
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday stressed the need for taking concerted efforts by the global community, donors and international organizations to continue the trend of development of climate vulnerable countries and ensure sustainable development.