Theresa May to resign as prime minister
She will step down as Tory leader on 7 June and a leadership contest is due to begin the following week
Friday, 24 May, 2019
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Pry teacher recruitment test: 29 held over ‘question leak’
At least 29 persons have been arrested for their reported involvement in leaking question paper of primary teacher recruitment test. Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested them from Kalaroa…
Muggers hack two to death in Nawabganj
The deceased are identified as Zahid, 40 and his friend Kamal, 50 of the area
Mediterranean Sea tragedy: 3 Bangladeshi survivors return
The names of the returnees are Mahfuz Ahmed, Billal Ahmed and Bahadur
Padma Bridge’s 13th span to be installed today
The Padma Multipurpose Bridge started becoming visible with the installation of 150-metre span on pillars 37 and 38 on October 30, 2017
Long queue at Kamalapur as ticket sale rolls on to 3rd day
According to railway officials, the advance tickets for June 2 are being sold today
PM seeks help from all to keep up socioeconomic uplift
Sheikh Hasina says, “We want our society to remain freed from terrorism, militancy, corruption and drugs."
Fire at EPZ area in Chattogram under control
Four fire fighting units rush to the spot to bring the fire under control
Rahul Gandhi congratulates Modi, BJP
Gandhi says his opponent, cabinet minister Smriti Irani, had won the election in Amethi, which his family has held almost continuously for the last four decades
PM phones Modi, greets on his party’s polls victory
Sheikh Hasian invites Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh and wishes him success and good health
Tk 328.22cr budget approved for JS for FY20
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Secretariat Commission today approved an estimated Tk 328.22 crore for parliament for its development and non-development expenditures
India election results: Modi wins in landslide victory
With more than half the votes counted, official results showed Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 300 parliamentary constituencies, well above the 272-seat majority mark in parliament
Quader asks bus owners to remove unfit vehicles during Eid
Obaidul Quader informs that Prime Minister will inaugurate Konabari and Elenga flyovers through video conference on May 25
ADB provides $400mn loan for Ctg-Cox’s Bazar rail link
Its goal is to promote trade, investment and tourism in Bangladesh, ADB says
HC summons BFSA chairman over substandard food
The bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arif and Justice Razik-Al Jalil orderes him to appear before it on June 16
BB heist: 5 Philippines’ RCBC execs charged with money laundering
In February 2016, an unauthorized user hacked BB’s system and issued payment instructions to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where it kept funds, for $951 million
Modi's party has commanding lead as Indian votes are counted
Election Commission data by late morning showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in contests for 291 out of 542 seats in the lower house of Parliament
4 of a family killed in Gazipur gas cylinder blast
Assistant director of Gazipur Fire Service Akhtaruzzaman says the gas cylinder went off with a big bang at the kitchen around 9:30pm, killing them on the spot
NBR to outsource 10,000 people for tax collection
The finance minister said that the tax-GDP ratio is still low in Bangladesh with around 10 percent compared to other neighboring countries which are around 18-19 percent
ACC team visits Kamalapur rail station after complaint on app
A team of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday visited Kamalapur Railway station after they received complaint that people are facing problem in buying tickets using Railway app
Govt increases rice import duty to 25pc from 3pc
The National Board of Revenue takes the decision amid the protest of farmers as they have been counting losses for some days
'Construction of 18th to 22nd floor of FR Tower illegal'
At least 67 persons of various departments including Housing and Public Works Ministry, RAJUK and related housing organisations have been accused, according to probe report
HC issues rule on installation of fire extinguisher in vehicles
The High Court on Wednesday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why directives would not be given to install fire extinguishing system in all types of public and private vehicles
Railway minister ‘sorry’ for app glitch while selling Eid ticket
The minister assures the unsold tickets will be on sale at counters after five days from today
UN to honour 12 Bangladeshi peacekeepers
Bangladesh is the second-largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN Peacekeeping.
HC asks Green Line to pay Tk 45 lakh to Russel by June 25
The court expresses anger to Green Line Paribahan authorities for not implementing its order over compensating Russel Sarkar
Jute mill workers in Khulna return to workplaces
The industrial sector of Khulna again became active after the workers of nine state-owned jute mills resumed work
UN lowers global economic growth forecasts for 2019-2020
The new report says the growth outlook in all major developed countries and most developing regions has weakened due to both domestic and external factors
BNP nominates 5 including Khaleda for Bogra-6 by-polls
BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman from London gave directions regarding Bogra-6 by-elections over Skype on Tuesday afternoon
Work together to build country maintaining peace: PM
The Prime Minister thanks the people of the country for having their trust and confidence in her to serve them again
PM hosts iftar for professionals
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted an Iftar mahfil on Tuesday in honour of the leaders of various professional organisations at her official Ganobhaban
Govt to amend law for ensuring women’s equal rights to ancestral property
State Minister for Social Welfare Sharif Ahmed comes up with the remarks while speaking at an award-giving ceremony at the Jatiya Press Club
Coming ADP to prioritise transport sector
Prime Minister also directed all authorities concerned to clear their arrear bills as well as paying timely the land development taxes
Govt approves ADP worth Tk 202,721cr for FY19-20
Planning Minister MA Mannan briefs the newsmen about the outcome of the meeting
Bangladesh didn’t halt visas to Pakistani nationals: FM
AK Abdul Momen says some individuals may not get visa, which happens across the world
HC orders to test Wasa water from 34 spots
The HC bench of Justice JBM Hassan and Justice Khairul Alam issues the order while hearing a writ petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer advocate Tanvir Ahmed
14 ‘corrupt’ GCC staff show-caused
GCC Mayor Jahangir Alam comes up with the information at a press briefing at Nagar Bhaban on Tuesday morning
Sitakundu clash: Three cops sustain bullet injuries
The clash took place at Kumira of Sitakundu of Chattogram following an arrest of a youth (fisherman) named Rubel Jaldash (30)
15 survived in Mediterranean Sea boat capsize return home
A flight carrying the survivors reaches at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 6:00am
Safety of Eid holidaymakers: NCPSRR places 12-point recommendation
In a statement, Hazi Mohammad Shaheed Mia, chairman of the organisation and Ashish Kumar Dey, its general secretary urge the government to implement the recommendations to bring discipline on roads
Two Ansarullah members arrested in Narayanganj
RAB also confiscated laptops and a large collection of extremist books from their possession
Bangladesh stops issuing visas to Pakistanis
An official of Bangladesh High Commission in Pakistan confirms it while talking to journalist
Bus tickets must to travel in city: DSCC Mayor
The ticketing system will be implemented after Eid-ul-Fitr as a committee involving Bus Owners Association, DTCA and DMP will work in this regard
SC to clarify its order to media: Minister
Earlier on Thursday, the Supreme Court administration issued a circular asking print and electronic media to refrain from reporting on ongoing cases at the court
RNPP 'abnormal purchase prices': HC seeks inquiry reports
The HC bench of Justice Tariq ul Hakim and Justice Md Shohrowardi issues the order following a writ petition filed seeking its directive on the government to form a judicial committee to inquire into the allegations
Prosperity to be achieved keeping country free from militancy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government wants to attain economic development keeping the country free from terrorism and militancy
Japan to continue support to Bangladesh: Envoy
The Japanese envoy comes up with the assurance when he met Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban
Nearly 70 pc work of Padma bridge completed: Quader
The 13th span of the bridge will be installed with one or two days, Road Transport and Bridges Minister says
Post-deprived BCL activists postpone movement
The development comes after a several hours meeting with four senior Awami League leaders
65-day ban on sea fishing begins today
Fishing associations have called on the prime minister to re-consider the ban. They are also asking for compensation
Eleven people killed in reported gun attack at bar in Brazil
Six women and five men died in the incident in the Guamá neighborhood of the Pará state capital, Belem
Stern action if extra fare charged from home-bound people: Home Minister
Two secretaries of two departments of the home ministry, high officials of law enforcing agencies were present at the meeting
Zaman Niketa to run Bogura-6 by-poll with AL ticket
The nomination is finalised at a joint meeting of the Awami League Parliamentary Nomination Board and Local Government Nomination Board held at Ganabhaban
Central bank increases limit of mobile banking transaction
The central bank in a circular to the managing directors and CEOs of MFS provider banks and subsidiaries makes the provisions effective immediately
Modi-led NDA to form govt with big win
In a huge setback to UPA, several exit polls have predicted massive win for BJP-led NDA government in the ongoing the Lok Sabha elections
Reshuffle in cabinet
State Minister for Health and Family Planning Dr Murad Hasan has been made State Minister for Ministry of Information
No age limit for becoming freedom fighters: HC
The court also directs the government to give all due honourium within 60 days to the freedom fighters who are deprived due to the circular
Now, I'll play the second innings: Obaidul Quader
The Road Transport and Bridges Minister makes the comment as he joined work this morning after more than two months following his illness
PM to host iftar for freedom fighters, orphans and ulemas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is all set to host an iftar for war-wounded freedom fighters, orphans, physically-challenged children and alem-ulema (Islamic scholars) at her official residence Ganobhaban…
Eid journey will be hassle free this year: Quader
Earlier, the Road Transport and Bridges Minister joined his office this morning following his return from Singapore where he was under treatment for two months and 11 days
Bandarban AL leader's brother killed
The deceased is identified as Kya Ching Thowai Marma, 27, son of Ta U Thowai Marma
One of Agargaon TV blast victims dies at DMCH
The deceased has been identified Mukhter Hossain, 40, owner of a pharmacy
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'Deprived' BCL activists begin hunger strike protesting ‘fresh assault’
The agitated leaders have been staging hunger strike since 3:00am on Sunday amid rain
Work underway to discipline online media: Info Minister
The minister says different agencies have placed their reports on several online portals and they are working on those
Bangladesh is growing faster: Anwar Ibrahim
He also says the Malaysian government has taken up a new policy on foreign workers-management for the wellbeing of workers
Expatriates’ Welfare minister pays courtesy visit to Anwar Ibrahim
The Welfare and Overseas Employment State Minister also sought more Malaysian investments in Bangladesh
Distribution of e-passport from July 1: Minister
Bangladesh is working with a German firm to prepare electronic passports, which will be valid for 10 years
Buddha Purnima celebrated
Lord Buddha was born on this day of full moon in 563 BC, attained enlightenment and passed away on the same day
JP opposes rice export
The Jatiya Party acting Chairman urges the government to reassess its decision, saying that it will not be able to import rice even at high cost during exigency
Govt pushing Khaleda towards tragic consequence: BNP
Khaleda cannot eat anything, except rice porridge, for a few days due to blisters inside her mouth, BNP standing committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar says
PM worried over falling paddy prices: Minister
Farmers have been counting about Tk 300 loss per mounds as the prices fell. A frustrated farmer even set his crop on fire as a protest
Jute mill workers resume strike
Jute mill workers started their protest from April 2
Obaidul Quader to join office Sunday
Abu Naser, Senior Public Relation Officer of Roads and Highways Division, confirms this to newsmen
6 killed as bus hits roadside tree in Bagerhat
Two of the deceased are identified as Hekmat 50, and Farhad, 50
Woman killed, 5 hurt as two cars collide in city
The deceased is identified as Fulbibi, 55, wife of Abul Kalam, hailing from Barishal
6 cops closed in Natore for destroying 35,000 eggs
The policemen reportedly destroyed the eggs in Boraigram upazila of Natore allegedly after the egg trader refused to pay them bribe
PM greets Tigers for winning tri-nation series
The Tigers won their maiden trophy in the tri-series and multi-nation tournaments as they beat the West Indies by five wickets at the Malahide in Dublin Friday
Bangladesh win tri-nation final in style
Soumya Sarkar and Mosaddek Hossain star in an excellent chase, make short work of the target to win by five wickets with seven balls to spare
Asean team to visit Rakhine, Cox’s Bazar ‘soon’
Bangladesh has taken the initiative to host SEACO’s launching conference in Dhaka towards the end of June 2019 with expected participation of foreign ministers
I didn’t seek post in student politics: Sheikh Hasina
Recalling the university life, Sheikh Hasina says that she was only a member of BCL Dhaka University unit when she was studying in the University of Dhaka
2 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Bandarban blast
The deceased are identifed as Jahidul Islam, 28, a resident of Lama upazila, and Nipun Chakma, 30.
Farmers’ nationwide sit-in on May 23 seeking fair prices
Bangladesh Krishak Samity (BKS) on Friday called a sit-in programme by farmers on May 23. As per to the programme, farmers will observe sit-in in front of DC offices across the country seeking fair prices…
Rohingya issue to be taken to ICJ, Gambian minister tells PM
Dr Mamadou Tangara says his country will continue its cooperation to Bangladesh over the Rohingya crisis as it is a humanitarian issue
Sale of Eid advance bus tickets begins
Bangladesh Railway will also begin selling advance train tickets from May 22
Migrant Boat Capsize: 3 human traffickers held in city
The detainees are Abdur Razzak Bhuiyan, 34, Akkach Matubbar, 39, and Anamul Haque Talukdar, 46
Sheikh Hasina’s Homecoming Day being observed
On May 17 in 1981, Sheikh Hasina returned home from India after nearly six years in exile following the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Money laundering act will be amended: FM
Kamal says money laundering usually takes place from two sectors — banking and revenue — and apart from these two sides, there is no such scope for any wholesale money laundering
LRF shocked at HC restriction on running reports
In a letter, Law Reporters Forum express its sadness and shock at the High Court directive and urge the authorities concerned to withdraw the notice
Licences of 2 more food companies canceled
The BSTI also suspends licence of 25 food products of different companies
HC asks IOs to submit autopsy, inquest reports within 10 days of murders
A High Court division bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman passes the order
Sheikh Hasina's 39th Homecoming Day Friday
To mark the day, Awami League and its associate bodies are going to hold various programmes
31 local TV channels ready to use Bangabandhu-1 satellite
Bangladesh entered the elite Space Club of 57 nations with the launch of its first geostationary communications satellite into the orbit by US space transport company SpaceX on May 12
Railway to sell 72,000 advance tickets every day
The travellers will have to show their national identity (NID) cards while purchasing tickets
Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk 70
The maximum Fitra has been set at Tk 1,980, according to official of Islamic Foundation
Controversial leaders of BCL committee identified
The information was disclosed at a press conference at the political office of Awami League at Dhanmondi in the city at 12:00 am on Wednesday
President reaches London for treatment
Ashequn Nabi Chowdhury, press minister of Bangladesh High Commission in London, confirms it
5th Boeing 737-800 arrives to join Biman fleet
The number of aircrafts of Biman Bangladesh Airlines now stands at 14
Quader expresses gratitude to AL President for her all-out support
The AL general secretary talked to media at Dhaka airport after returning home on Wednesday after a 71-day stay in Singapore where he underwent medical treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital
HC slams city authorities for failure to make Dhaka liveable
Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh filed a writ petition on January 27 last over the air pollution caused by multiple under-construction development projects in the city
17 BCL leaders to be exempted in 24 hours
Shovon says primarily different allegations have been raised against 17 post holders and those posts will be annulled after scrutinising the complaints within 24 hours