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‘Priya Saha distorted my research findings’: Prof Barkat
Dhaka, July 22 (UNB) – President of Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) Prof Abul Barkat on Monday said Priya Saha distorted his research findings claiming that he did never say that some 37 million Hindus, Buddhists and Christians are missing.
Flood-ravaged roads to be repaired before Eid: Quader
Dhaka, July 22 (UNB) - Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said flood-ravaged roads in the country will be repaired on an emergency basis ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Salt millers demand ban on sodium sulphate import
Dhaka, July 22 (UNB)- Bangladesh Salt Mill Owner's Association (BSMOA) on Monday urged the government for restricting the import of sodium sulphate to save local salt millers and cultivators.
Several stabbed in riot at juvenile detention in Australia
Sydney, July 22 (AP/UNB) — Several inmates have been stabbed during an ongoing riot at an Australian juvenile detention center, police said Monday.
Dr Kamal seeks nat’l dialogue to tackle worsening flood
Dhaka, July 22 (UNB) - Stating that the government cannot alone tackle the current flood, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday called for holding a national dialogue to find ways to effectively overcome the natural disaster.
Affiliation of 7 colleges: DU students lock academic, administrative buildings
July 22 (UNB)- A group of students of Dhaka University put the academic and the administrative buildings under lock and key on Monday morning demanding an end to the university's affiliation with seven colleges.
No specific policy for trucks and covered vans during Eid
Dhaka, July 21 (UNB) - State Minister of Shipping Ministry Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said trucks, covered van won’t be allowed to cross Padma by ferry three days ahead and after Eid-ul-Azha.
Five officials promoted to secretaries
Dhaka, July 21 (UNB) - The government has promoted five officials to the rank of secretary.
Taxicab plunges into canal in Savar
Savar, July 21 (UNB) - A taxicab fell into a canal in Aminbazar area on the outskirts of the capital on Sunday night.
Doa mahfil held seeking early recovery of Dipu Moni’s husband
Dhaka, July 21 (UNB) – A Qurankhawani and doa mahfil was held in the city on Sunday seeking early recovery of Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni’s ailing husband Dr Tawfique Nawaz.