January 22, 2024

Polls to Cumilla, Mymensingh cities on March 9

DHAKA, By-polls to mayoral post in Cumilla City Corporation (CuCC) and elections to Mymensingh City Corporation (MCC) will be held in electronic voting machines (EVMs) on March 9, said Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman. He disclosed the informatio…

Sadhan warns of action against paddy stockpiling

DHAKA, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today warned that no one will be spared if they stock paddy illegally from their capacity. “Everyone has to refrain from buying paddy through competition,” he said while addressing a meeting with the repr…

Ahsanul urges EU, UK to invest in Bangladesh’s potential sectors

DHAKA, State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam today urged the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) to invest in Bangladesh’s potential sectors, including jute, jute-made goods, leather, leather products, and handicrafts. Ahsanul made t…

4 unregistered hospitals fined Tk 1.5 lakh in Cumilla

CUMILLA, A mobile court during a drive here today realised Taka 1,50,000 as fine from the owners of four unregistered private hospitals and diagnostic centres for various irregularities and not having the approval of the health department at Sadar up…

BUET, VIT sign MoU for academic collaboration

DHAKA, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic collaboration. Under the agreement, BUET and VIT will strengthen research c…

ICB takes action against one, warns 2 under RTI Act

DHAKA, The Information Commission Bangladesh (ICB) has ordered to take departmental action against the director of Rangpur Medical Collage for deliberately delaying the process to provide information. The ICB also ordered to inform the matter to Dir…

National Training Day tomorrow

DHAKA, The 28th National Training Day will be observed in the country tomorrow. On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages wishing all success of the day’s programmes. “To expedit…

BNP takes path of rumour, arson terrorism: Quader

DHAKA, Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said BNP has taken the path of rumour and arson terrorism as it has sunk in deep grief after losing all. “They (BNP leaders) are involved in anti-government efforts and spreading rumour…