Former adviser to the caretaker government (CTG) Barrister Mainul Hosein yesterday said if there is any credible evidence of the allegation of serving poison mixed food to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina when she was imprisoned in the sub-jail, then a high level probe committee comprising neutral experts should be
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Temporary labour court mulled for RMG disputes
The government would form a temporary labour court for Ashulia, Tongi and a part of Gazipur industrial area to settle disputes between garment industry owners and workers, said Commerce Minister Faruk Khan
Police on hunt for BNP, trade union leaders, activists
VIOLENCE AT ASHULIA Police on hunt for BNP, trade union leaders, activists Law enforcers are on the hunt for leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist party and trade unions in connection with the recent violence at garments factories of Ashulia at Saver in which two workers were killed and 200
Investment option for untaxed money in stocks widened
The new fiscal measure will allow investment of undisclosed money in more than one security and prevent withdrawal of the money from the capital market before two years, revenue officials said. The National Board of Revenue is expected to come up with necessary clarifications to put into force the revised budgetary measure
6 killed in mudslide
Six members of a family were killed as their mud-house collapsed during torrential rain in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj early yesterday. The deceased were Mubarak Miah, 42, a vendor, his wife Asma Begum, 35, and their four children Sumon Miah, 10, Amina Begum, 7,
AL to seek 6 more months to hold council
Bangladesh Awami League (AL) yesterday decided to seek six more months from the Election Commission to hold its party council. Party spokesperson Syed Ashraful told reporters after a meeting of the AL presidium, chaired by party chief and Prime Minister
Dutch ministers due today
Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation Bert Koenders and Vice Minister for Transport, Public Works and Water Management Tineke Huizinga will arrive here for a two-day official visit today. It will be their first visit to Bangladesh, which aims to further strengthen ties between the two
JS session resumes today
The budget session of Jatiya Sangsad is scheduled to resume this afternoon ending a four-day recess. A number of pending bills will be considered by the house in the coming days as the budget session is scheduled to be prorogued
IT institute opens at Premier University in Ctg
July 4: The IT Institute of Premier University has started functioning from today. Architect Yafes Osman, State Minister for Science and ICT formally inaugurated the Institute this morning at the Engineers Institute hall in the port city as chief guest. Addressing the ceremony, Architect Yafes Osman said, the dream of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ... Read more
Over Tk 5 cr wasted for quorum crisis: TIB
First session of ninth Parliament Over Tk 5 cr wasted for quorum crisis: TIB Parliament members did not attend the session in time and as a result around Tk 5.42 crore was misused during the first session of the 9th parliament due to quorum crisis. This was revealed at a roundtable discussion on ‘strengthening effectiveness ... Read more
Adulteration of food, land grab rampant in absence of mobile courts
Malpractices like adulteration of food, use of toxic chemicals like formalin to preserve fish and seasonal fruits and illegal occupation of footpaths have increased in recent times due to absence of mobile courts to enforce laws. Law enforcement agencies, including Rapid Action Battalion, have conveyed to Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in writing about a sudden ... Read more
MP made prisoner of his party
SC verdict critical of Article 70; TIB recommends amendment; dy speaker sees no problem The amended article 70 of the constitution has kept MPs “prisoners” of their own party since restoration of parliamentary democracy in 1991, preventing them from playing due role in parliament freely. According to the amended provisions, parliament membership will be vacated ... Read more
Dangerous joyrides
Teenagers of rich parents introduce new terror on roads with reckless driving of their modified cars Dangerous joyrides and reckless as well as happy-go-lucky driving have become the most common features of the city traffic, exposing innocent pedestrians and commuters to serious accidents every day. The tragic death of Anima Rani Saha on Dhaka University ... Read more
Extortion goes on unabated in construction sector
Extortionists continue to squeeze money from the developers and owners of construction sites, using their political identity, alleged the victims. The law enforcers are also reluctant to nab the culprits because of their party affiliations, forcing us to pay them silently in order to continue to run our businesses, they said. The victims feared that ... Read more
Code of Conduct for manpower sector, security for expatriates stressed
Speakers at a seminar on Saturday underscored the need for formulating Code of Conduct for manpower agency to help establish discipline in the sector and secure appointment, migration, jobs and wages of Bangladeshi workers abroad. In order to build a strong skilled workforce, they also emphasized on setting up a Vocational Training Institute based on ... Read more
Flooding in north, south likely to worsen
Flood situation in the north and the south are likely to deteriorate as heavy rainfall continued over the north-east and the south-east with major river systems swelling. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued a bulletin forecasting further deterioration as heavy rainfall continued over the north-eastern Indian states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura ... Read more
Sarah Palin: Another surprise
Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has defied political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Supporters and critics alike say the former GOP vice presidential candidate’s resignation, announced on Friday afternoon and effective July 26, is an inexplicable move for a high profile Republican widely ... Read more
Serena clinches 3rd Wimbledon
Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena came out on top for the third time by out-serving her big sister, lifting her game in the tiebreaker and dictating play throughout the second set. ... Read more
Swine flu cases stand at 22 with 2 more detections
The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) yesterday confirmed two more cases of swine flu, bringing the number to 18 in the country. A young man and woman, aged between 20 to 22, currently residing in Dhaka, got the infection through their relatives, who had recently returned from Australia and USA, said senior ... Read more
Heart to Heart with Tazin and Rumi
Tazin Ahmed is familiar face in the media. From stage to small screen, she is seemingly at ease in every role she plays. Of late, Tazin has attained recognition as a vivacious TV show host as well. Rumi Rahman has been active in the contemporary music scene over the last 20 years. He has been ... Read more