Bangladesh
FBCCI president thanks PM for giving homes to homeless
The president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Monday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of the private sector for providing houses to homeless families.
PK Halder swindle: ACC files 5 cases against 33
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five cases against the same number of organisations’ 33 individuals, including Proshanta Kumar Halder, for ripping off Tk351 crore of International Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS).
Dhaka-Delhi FOC on Jan 29
Bangladesh and India will hold the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries on January 29 to have comprehensive discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations.
Chevron continues scholarship support for local students
As a part of its ongoing annual scholarship programme for financially disadvantaged meritorious students, US-based oil company Chevron Bangladesh has awarded scholarships to 849 students from 23 educational institutions near its Bibiyana, Jalalabad and Moulavibazar gas fields.
Vaccination in Bangladesh: DGHS says online registration is a must
No one will be allowed to receive Covid-19 vaccine doses without online registration, says the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
HC clears way for suspended DIG Partha’s trial
The High Court (HC) on Monday cleared the way for the subordinate court to hold the trial proceedings against Partha Gopal Banik, the suspended deputy inspector general (prisons) of Sylhet division, in a money laundering case.
Uncertain, uneven recovery likely amid unprecedented labour market crisis: ILO
Tentative signs of recovery are emerging in global labour markets, following unprecedented disruption in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says the latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday.
Misconduct with magistrate: Kushtia SP apologises
The High Court (HC) on Monday relieved Kushtia Superintendent of Police (SP) SM Tanvir Arafat from personal appearance over his misconduct with a senior judicial magistrate during Bheramara municipality election.
Paturia-Daulatdia: Dense fog leads to night of suffering on ferry route
Two separate bouts of dense fog obstructed ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route for about 9 hours from Sunday night through early Monday. Three ferries loaded with passengers and vehicles compelled to stay put in the middle of the river as dense fog blanketed the river route, causing immense suffering to the passengers.