Bangladesh
National anthem to be sung simultaneously Tuesday
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) - The national anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' will be sung simultaneously across the country on the Independence Day on March 26.
Be vocal against discrepancy, abuse of religion: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday urged all to be vocal against discrepancy and the abuse of religion to uphold the achievements of the country’s independence.
Four held with Saudi currency in Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Mar 25 (UNB) – Four people were detained with foreign currencies from Lakshmipur and Rajshahi Medical College Hospital areas on Monday.
HSC exams: Coaching centres to remain shut from Apr 1 to May 6
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – Coaching centres across Bangladesh will remain closed during the entire length of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) written examination, Education Minister Dipu Moni announced Monday.
AL front leader murdered in Pirojpur
Pirojpur, Mar 25 (UNB) – A Swechchhasebak League leader was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals at Kabutarkhali village of Mathbaria upazila on Monday.
Ansar member assaulted by commander in Rangpur
Rangpur, Mar 25 (UNB) – A member of Ansar was physically assaulted, allegedly by his commander, in Pirgacha upazila on Sunday.
3-day Muktisangram Fest begins at JU
Jahangirnagar University, March 25 (UNB)— A three-day cultural festival began on the campus on Monday to spread the spirit of Liberation War.
Jahangirnagar University authorities, in association with the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), arranged ‘Muktisangram Sanskritik Utshob-2019’.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Farzana Islam inaugurated the programme at Zahir Raihan auditorium in the morning. A number of freedom fighters were honoured there.
AL leader sues 6 cops, 3 others in Chattogram on extortion charge
Chattogram, Mar 25 (UNB) – A case was filed on Monday against nine people, including the officer-in-charge of Panchlaish Police Station and five other policemen, for allegedly extorting Tk 15 lakh threatening the victim to put on crossfire.
SC stays HC bail to ex-MP Rana till March 31
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday stayed till March 31 the High Court order that had granted bail to former Awami League MP from Tangail-3 (Ghatail) Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in a case filed over the killing of freedom fighter and AL leader Faruk Ahmed.
UN wants to know modalities of Rohingya relocation to Bhasan Char
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) - The United Nations (UN) has appreciated Bangladesh’s efforts to seek alternative locations for Rohingyas but sought clarification about the modalities of potential relocation of Rohingya people to Bhasan Char.