Bangladesh
First nuclear power plant in Belarus to go live in Jan
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) - The first ever nuclear power plant in Belarus is set to commence operations next January, according to an announcement by Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear energy agency, which executed the project.
All involved with Abrar murder to be put on trial: Monirul
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – All involved directly or indirectly with the murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad will be put on trial, said Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Monirul Islam on Thursday.
BNP announces 2-day protest programme
Dhaka, Oct 10 UNB)- BNP on Thursday announced a two-day programme demanding the cancellation of ‘anti-state’ bilateral documents signed with India, and protesting the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.
As part of the programme, the party will arrange public gatherings in Dhaka and all other metropolitan cities on Saturday.
Fire at TSC auditorium
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – The Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) auditorium of Dhaka University (DU) caught fire on Thursday evening.
Barrister Suman wants to fight legal battle for Abrar
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman on Thursday expressed his interest to fight the legal battle for Buet student Fahad Abrar who was beaten to death by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men.
Abrar murder: Sakal confesses to his part
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) - Expelled BCL leader Efti Mosharraf Sakal reportedly confessed before a court here on Thursday to his involvement in the murder of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) student Abrar Fahad.
Illegal drugs: Bangladesh to hold tripartite meeting with India, Myanmar
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) - Bangladesh and India on Thursday agreed to hold a tripartite meeting with Myanmar to discuss ways to deal with illegal drugs, which enter Bangladesh through India from Myanmar.
Another dies after taking liquor in Khulna
Khulna, Oct 10 (UNB) – A man died after taking excessive liquor during Durga Puja celebration in the city early Thursday.
President urges lawyers to forge social movement against drugs, gambling
Kishoreganj, Oct 10 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid on Thursday urged the lawyers to forge a strong social movement against drug abuse, corruption, gambling and gang culture.
Kushtia SP disowns comments on Abrar family’s politics
Kushtia, Oct 10 (UNB) – Superintendent of Police of the district SM Tanvir Arafat claimed on Thursday that the statement circulating in mass media attributed to him, that the family of slain Buet student Abrar Fahad is engaged in Jamaat-Shibir politics, is false propaganda.