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Won’t tolerate corruption, warns PM
Dhaka, Jul 13 (UNB) – Reaffirming that corruption will not be tolerated, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the top government officials to keep more vigil against corruption so that this menace does not affect the country's development in any way.
‘Youth Leadership Conclave’ workshop in city Aug 3
Dhaka, July 13 (UNB) –A daylong workshop titled ‘Youth Leadership Conclave’ is be held at Biswa Sahityta Kendra in the city on August 3.
Reinvention is instrumental for success in business: Speakers
Dhaka, July 12 (UNB) -To be successful, aspiring entrepreneurs should be ready to take risks and learn how to reinvent their business, said speakers at a panel discussion titled ‘Entrepreneurship’ on the second day of the Youth Leadership Summit organized by Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC).
UN food relief agency steps up aid for Rohingays amid heavy rains
Dhaka, July 12 (UNB) - Heavy monsoon rains and wind since July 4 have pounded the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar with deaths, displacement and major damage following in their wake, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
Ershad still not out of danger: GM Quader
Dhaka, July 12 (UNB) – Jatiya Party acting Chairman GM Quader on Friday said the health condition of his brother HM Ershad, now on life support at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here, remained unchanged.
Flood situation worsens in 7 districts
Dhaka, July 12 (UNB) - The flood situation has worsened in Lalmonirhat, Sylhet, Sherpur, Bogura, Netrakona, Habiganj and Rangpur districts due to heavy rains and onrush of water from the upstream, rendering many people homeless.
Rifat Murder: Two more remanded
Barguna, July 12 (UNB) – A court here on Friday placed two accused on remand for their alleged involvement in Rifat Sharif murder.
‘Substandard, not adulterated’
Dhaka, July 12 (UNB) - Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Friday requested the media and the people concerned to use ‘substandard’ instead of ‘adulterated’ when describing Bangladeshi goods in any case.
Work to retain developing country status: PM
Dhaka, Jul 12 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday emphasised strengthening political and organisational power apart from the people’s support to retain the recognition of developing country status.
Human sacrifice rumour: 1 held in Ctg
Chattogram, July 12 (UNB) - A youth was arrested on Friday for spreading rumour on Facebook about the need for human sacrifice for the Padma Bridge project.