NEW YEAR’S EVE : US warns its citizens about possible attack
The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned the US nationals about ‘possible attacks’ against hotels and clubs potentially in connection with New Year’s Eve celebrations.
PM seeks constant BAF vigil for skyline’s security
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Tuesday asked Bangladesh Air Force to keep a constant vigil for the security of the country’s skyline as she joined an officers’ induction ceremony at BAF Academy Parade Ground in Jessore.
RAB wants mobile courts for VAT recovery
Rapid Action Battalion has made a proposal to the National Board of Revenue for conducting drives against tax dodgers through the mobile courts in a bid to prevent tax evasion and accelerate revenue collection.
Khaleda remarks draw protest
Several pro-liberation organisations on Tuesday demanded trial of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on sedition charges for her recent remarks on the number of 1971 Liberation War martyrs.
Close New Year celebrations before sunset, says PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked her cabinet colleagues to remain alert against possible acts of sabotage in the backdrop of recent militant attacks in different places.
Khaleda urges people to protect voting right
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday urged people to resist in a peaceful and united manner the ruling party’s plan of spreading ‘evil-influence’ in municipal polls slated for Wednesday.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS : Campaigns end amid violence
Amid widespread violence and harassments by supporters of ruling Awami League candidates the campaigns in the country’s maiden municipal mayoral elections, under party nominations, set for tomorrow, ended on Monday midnight.
Govt asked to use khas lands to set up special economic zone in Habiganj
Politicians, academics and professionals on Monday called on the Awami League-led government to abandon 511 acres of agricultural land acquisition project of two tea estates in Habiganj for setting up a special economic zone.
TELCOS’ SERVICE QUALITY : Telecom regulator to restart drive with added parameters
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has decided to restart the drive to check the quality of service of the mobile phone operators with added parameters.
2 ‘robbers’ killed in Sunderbans ‘gunfight’
Two suspected robbers were killed in a reported gunfight with the members of Rapid Action Battalion in the Sunderbans in Mongla of Bagerhat on Monday morning.
