Bangladesh
Martyrs’ Day, Int'l Mother Language Day observed in Singapore
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore observed the “Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day” with due solemnity and in a befitting manner.
Chawkbazar inferno: BNP to observe mourning day Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – BNP will observe mourning day on Saturday in memory of those killed in the Chawkbazar fire incident.
Write verdicts in Bangla: PM to higher court judges
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the higher court judges to write verdicts in Bangla so that justice-seekers can easily understand those without depending on lawyers.
Chawkbazar fire originated from gas cylinder blast: Minister
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Thursday said the Chawkbazar fire that claimed the lives of at least 81 people originated from a gas cylinder blast.
40 Chawkbazar fire victims identified; 38 bodies handed over to families
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - A total of 40 deceased, out of 81 killed in the devastating fire at a chemical warehouse in the city's Chawkbazar area, were identified as of Thursday night.
Teen pushed off rooftop by ‘friends’ in Keraniganj; dies
Keraniganj, Feb 21 (UNB) – A teenage boy died as he was pushed down from the rooftop of a building allegedly by two of his friends here early Thursday.
Ershad shocked at loss of lives in Old Dhaka fire
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) – Expressing deep sock at huge loss of lives in Chawkbazar fire incident, leader of the opposition in parliament Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Thursday urged the government to launch an investigation into the incident.
Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo observes Shaheed Dibosh, Int'l Mother Language Day
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday observed Shaheed Dibosh and International Mother Language Day-2019 in a befitting manner through hoisting the national flag at half-mast at the embassy premises.
Govt's irresponsibility behind Chawkbazar fire: BNP
Dhaka, February 21 (UNB) – BNP on Thursday blamed the government’s mismanagement and irresponsibility for the loss of huge lives in fire at a chemical warehouse in Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka.
Dhaka fire: UK deeply saddened
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNB) - British Secretary of State for Department for International Development Penny Mordaunt has expressed deep shock over the loss of lives following a big fire incident in the city.