Politics
DU pro-BNP teachers demand Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNB) - Pro-BNP teachers of Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday formed a human chain at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on the campus demanding release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail and her admission to a specialised hospital for better treatment.
German, North Korean envoys present credentials to President
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) - Ambassadors of Germany and North Korea to Bangladesh separately presented their credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.
BNP leader Sohel put on 5-day remand
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) – A court here on Wednesday placed BNP joint secretary general Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel on a 5-day remand in a case filed with Shahbagh police station over vandalism.
Robert Douglas Simpson new FAO Representative in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNB) - Robert Douglas Simpson has joined as the new Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bangladesh.
Foreign Secy Haque gets 1-yr extension under contract
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) - Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque will continue for another year as senior secretary of the government under a contractual appointment with effect from December 31 this year or the date of his fresh joining.
Pakistan court suspends prison sentence, frees ex-PM Sharif
Islamabad, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — A Pakistani court suspended the prison sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday and set them free on bail pending their appeal hearings.
HC to hear Shahidul’s bail plea next week
Dhaka, Sept 18 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday fixed next week to hear the bail plea of renowned photographer and Drik Gallery managing director Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Nigeria needs to learn from BD about agriculture, says its minister
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) - Nigerian State Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said his country can learn a lot from Bangladesh in the field of agriculture.
Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if US takes steps too
Pyongyang, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a sweeping set of agreements after their second day of talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday that included a promise by Kim to permanently dismantle the North's main nuclear complex if the United States takes corresponding measures, the acceptance of international inspectors to monitor the closing of a key missile test site and launch pad and a vow to work together to host the Summer Olympics in 2032.
EC to ‘have preparation for limited use of EVMs’
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) – The Election Commission will have the preparation to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in at least one polling station of 300 constituencies each in the general election to be held in December next.