Bangladesh
UZ Chairmen, vice-chairmen take oath in Netrakona
Netrakona, April 8 (UNB)— The newly-elected Upazila chairmen, vice-chairmen and women vice-chairmen of eight upazilas were sworn-in on Monday.
ACC approves charge sheet against 5 persons
Dhaka, Apr 8 ( UNB)— Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved charge sheet against five people, including Farmers Bank director Mahbubul Haque Chisti, for misappropriating around Tk160 crore.
Govt can’t forcibly release anyone on parole: Law Minister
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – The government cannot forcibly release a prisoner on parole if that person does not apply for it, Law Minister Anisul Huq said Monday, dismissing allegations raised by some BNP leaders.
Identify risky primary school buildings: Govt
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – The government has asked the district primary education officers to identify very risky buildings of govt primary schools across the country and inform it within 15 workdays.
PM mourns death of Abdul Aziz
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Sheikh Abdul Aziz, the agriculture minister of Bangabandhu’s cabinet.
Joynal Abedin made principal information officer
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – President’s Press Secretary M Joynal Abedin has been made principal information officer.
Child kidnapped in Dhaka rescued in Chandpur
Chandpur, Apr 8 (UNB) – Police rescued a four-year-old boy on Monday who was kidnapped from Dhaka a day ago by his uncle.
Feni female madrasa student set on fire: Case filed
Feni, Apr 8 (UNB) – A case was filed on Monday over setting on fire a female madrasa student.
US-Bangla awarded for good service
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) - US-Bangla Airlines recently received an award for providing best passenger service at a programme organised by Bangladesh Press Club in Malaysia.
Jute mill workers to resume demonstration
Khulna, Apr 8 (UNB) – Workers of 22 jute mills, including the state-owned ones, have decided to intensify demonstration to force the government accept their demands including implementation of wage commission.