August 16, 2023

Bangladesh Observed National Mourning Day

Bangladesh yesterday observed the National Mourning Day, marking the 48th anniversary of the assassination of the country’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.The national flag was hoisted at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous and edu…

Bangladesh police accused of abusing Rohingya refugees

Rohingya people living in refugee camps in the Bangladeshi city of Cox’s Bazar are being arbitrarily detained, beaten and tortured by members of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) — a specialized combat unit of the Bangladesh police force — revealed an …

Two arrested over Lalita Niwas Land scam released from detention

Two people arrested in connection with the Lalita Niwas Land scam have been released from detention on Wednesday. However, investigation upon them would be continued.The then officer of Customs Office, Dillibazaar, Dharma Prasad Gautam and the then Ch…

Chair Oli urges to increase productivity, export

CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said productivity and export should be increased for the prosperity of the country.At a programme organised by CPN (UML) Department of Industry, Commerce and Supply here on Wednesday, Chair Oli urged to increase…

Charge sheet filed against seven people in Rupandehi

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed charge sheet against seven people of Rupandehi including then Chief Administrative Officer of Marchwari Rural Municipality, Laxman Aryal, on the charge of corruption.CIAA Spokespe…

HC issues rule on Arial Beel encroachment

The High Court today issued a rule and asked forthe satellite aerial map of Arial Beel, a wetland located in Srinagar ofMunshiganj, after hearing a writ petition brought in public interest to stopits encroachment.A High Court Division Bench consisting…