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Parliament’s 5th session to begin Nov 7
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – The fifth session of the 11th parliament will begin on November 7 next following a 56-day recess.
Rohingyas’ early return better for Bangladesh, PM tells ADB team
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday stressed the need for the quick repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
PM meets President; apprises him of India, US tours
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday evening.
Italian Air Force chief called on BAF chief
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) - Chief of Air staff, Italian Air Force, Lieutenant General Alberto Rosso called on Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat at Air Headquarters here on Wednesday.
No alternative to skilled manpower: President
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday underscored the need for creating skilled manpower, saying it has no alternative in this present era.
Govt urged to set standard for ensuring quality solar products
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – Speakers at a conference on renewable energy on Wednesday urged the government to set a standard and compliance for EPC contractors to ensure quality products in implementing government’s solar power projects.
Coal disappearance: BCMCL ex-MD, 2 others land in jail
Dinajpur, Oct 16 (UNB) - A court here on Wednesday sent three people, including a former managing director of Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL), to jail in a case filed over the disappearance of coal worth Tk 243.28 crore from the coalmine.
Reshuffle in public administration
Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – In the latest reshuffle in the public administration, five senior officials have been transferred and given new postings on deputation.
ACC launches probe against Khulna Railway Station master
Khulna, Oct 16 (UNB) – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched a probe against Khulna Railway Station master Manik Chandra Saha who reportedly amassed huge wealth illegally.
Tongi college students block road
Gazipur, Oct 16 (UNB) - Students of Tongi City College blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway on Wednesday morning following the death of a student in a road crash on Tuesday.