Bangladesh
HC seeks report on fire extinguishing system in Dhaka high-rises
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The High Court on Monday sought a joint report on fire extinguishing measures as per the Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Rules 2003, and National Building Code-2012 in the capital’s high-rise buildings.
Upazila chairman sued for ripping off female UP member’s earlobe
Sirajganj, Apr 1 (UNB) - Three people, including Chouhali Upazila Chairman Abdul Matin Mandal, have been accused of assaulting a female union parisahd (UP) member and tearing off her earlobe.
Why ads by govt officials greeting ministers not illegal: HC
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The High Court on Monday ordered concerned authorities to explain why the practice of government officials greeting ministers through media advertisements should not be declared illegal.
Nor’wester death toll jumps to 8
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The death toll from Sunday’s storm rose to eight after a worker, injured in the nor’wester, died on Monday.
DU students demand removal of outsiders from dorms
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB)— Residential students of Dhaka University’s SM Hall demonstrated on early Monday against outsiders staying at the dormitory.
Role of MPs important in building world peace: President
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The role of members of Parliament is very important in building world peace, President Abdul Hamid said Monday.
Minor boy killed in Narail road crash
Narail, Apr 1 (UNB) – A minor boy was killed after being run over by a trolley at Barashula village of the municipality on Monday.
Rajuk starts collecting high-rise buildings’ info
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The capital’s development authority started a drive on Monday to gather details of buildings that are over 10-storey tall.
IU holds seminar on 'novel artistry'
Islamic University, Apr 1 (UNB) - A seminar on ‘novel artistry’ was held at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Monday.
Thieves kill security guard at Ghorashal power plant
Narsingdi, Apr 1 (UNB) – A security guard was killed and two others injured when they tried to stop a gang of thieves at Ghorashal Power Plant early Monday.