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Ex-CJ Sinha, 10 others accused of graft, money laundering
Dhaka, July 10 (UNB) — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case on Wednesday against former chief justice SK Sinha and 10 others accusing them of accumulating illegal wealth and laundering Tk 4 crore.
Cox’s Bazar ecological balance at stake for Rohingya presence: PM
Dhaka, July 10 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the environmental balance of Cox’s Bazar is under threat as settlements are being established there for Rohingyas clearing hills and forests.
Docu-Fiction film “Jonmobhumi” on Rohingya screened at UNHQs
Dhaka, July 10 (UNB) - In commemoration of World Refugee Day, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN has recently hosted the screening of a docu-fiction film on the forcibly displaced Rohingyas residing in the camps in Cox’s Bazar.
AL MP Rushema Imam passes away
Faridpur, July 10 (UNB) – Rushema Begum, a reserved seat Awami League MP, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital on Tuesday night. She was 85.
Media personality Muhammad Jahangir passes away
Dhaka, July 10 (UNB) - Muhammad Jahangir, a noted media personality and executive director of Centre for Development Communication, died at a hospital in the city early Wednesday. He was 68.
Everyone must get govt legal assistance: Law Minister
Dhaka, July 9 (UNB)– The government will provide free legal assistance to those whose annual income is below the income tax limit, Law Minister Anisul Huq said Tuesday.
Khaleda Zia sends legal notice to Home Secretary
Dhaka, July 9 (UNB)— Former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday sent legal notices to five persons, including the Home Secretary, for not allowing her to sign the power of attorney.
BIWTA conducts eviction drive along Buriganga River
Keraniganj, Jul 9 (UNB) – The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Tuesday evicted more than 50 illegal establishments, including two seven-story buildings in Nababchar and Kholamura area, to free the Buriganga River from illegal encroachment.
JS passes Speedy Trial (Amendment) Bill
Dhaka, Jul 9 (UNB) - The Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament on Tuesday for extending its validity till 2024.
Don’t pay heed to Padma Bridge rumours: Ministry
Dhaka, Jul 9 (UNB) – The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges on Tuesday urged the people not to pay heed to a rumour about the need for human sacrifice for the Padma Bridge project.