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June 5, 2022

Sylhet JCD leader arrested over alleged derogatory comment on PM

Police arrested a leader of Companyganj upazila Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) in Sylhet for alleged derogatory remarks on the prime minister on social media.The arrestee was identified as Emdadur Rahman Inzad, Joint Convener of JCD Companyganj committ…

HC orders to set up information centre at SC within 60 days

The High Court (HC) has ordered to set up an information centre following the obligations of the Right to Information Act-2009(RTI) at the Supreme Court(SC) within 60 days.A two-member HC bench comprising Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Mia and Justice Khiji…

Sitakunda Fire: GM Quader demands judicial probe

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Sunday demanded a judicial investigation into the massive fire at BM Container Depot in Sitakunda to uncover the reason behind it.In a statement, he said, “The nation has become shocked and stunned by such a terrible …

2 probe bodies form over Ctg deadly fire

Two committees have been formed to investigate the fire at BM Container Deport in Sitakunda in Chattogram.The Directorate of Fire Service and Civil Defense formed a seven-member probe body to ascertain the cause of the fire and extent of damages.The co…

Shah Rukh, Katrina test positive for Covid

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and leading actress Katrina Kaif are the latest Bollywood celebrities to have contracted coronavirus. Both are currently in home isolation in the city of Mumbai.Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to…

Bill to establish new hydrocarbons agency placed in JS

The Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation Bill, 2022 was placed in Parliament to expedite exploration of oil, gas and mineral resources in the country.The new law will replace the Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation Ordinance, 1985 that i…

Fiscal policy support needed for economy to tackle inflation: CPD

The economy is under pressure due to challenges caused by global and domestic factors, that are apprehended to continue for some time in view of slower growth in the world economy.This view was put forward in the Independent Review of Bangladesh’s Deve…

FBCCI thanks PM for rational gas price policy

FBCCI President Md. Jashim Uddin on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for keeping gas prices rational amid the global turmoil caused by the Ukraine-Russia War and the rising trend of LNG price.He called upon the distribution companies to ensu…

WB to provide Tk 255 cr as food aid to Rohingyas: State Minister

The World Bank will provide a grant of Tk 255 crore for food aid to the forcibly displaced Rohingya community from Myanmar staying at Teknaf and Ukhia in Cox’s Bazar, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman on Sunday.The…

Ctg Depot Fire: DCCI expresses deep condolences at loss of lives

President and members of the Board of Directors of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Sunday expressed their deep condolences and shock at the unexpected loss of lives of 37 people so far at the devastating fire incident hap…

Parliament goes into budget session

The Parliament opened its budget session on Sunday.The national budget for FY2022-23 will be debated and approved during this 18th session of the 11th Parliament.The session started at 5pm with Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.Finance Mini…

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