5TH PHASE UP POLLS: 10 killed in clashes
At least 10 people were killed and scores were injured as violence intensified in the fifth phase of the elections to union parishads across the country that was also marred by widespread rigging, intimidation, mostly carried out by ruling Awami League activists.
One dies in 5th phase UP polls underway amid violence, stuffing
At least one person was killed and several others injured as voting in the fifth phase at 720 union parishads across the country began on Saturday amid sporadic violence and stuffing. The balloting began at 8:00am and continued till 4:00pm without any break.
Looking back: Financial year 2015-16: 7.05pc GDP growth raises questions
The government is facing series of questions about its estimate of 7.05 per cent growth of gross domestic product in the outgoing 2015-16 financial year which is marked by poor revenue generation because of sluggish economic activities.
BCL man hacked dead in infighting in Barisal
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of ruling Awami League, was hacked to death and three others injured in Barisal on Friday night over internal feud.
Commodity prices remain high
The prices of most of the essential commodities remained high in the city’s kitchen markets ahead of Ramadan, the fasting month for Muslims.
Singapore charges 6 Bangladeshi workers with terror financing
Six Bangladeshi workers, who were detained in Singapore in April on allegation of planning attacks in Bangladesh, were charged by a Singapore court on Friday with financing terrorism, reported news agencies and newspapers in Singapore.
Police intercept nurses’ march towards PMO
Police intercepted a procession of unemployed nurses on their way to the Prime Minister’s Office in the city on Wednesday to realise their demand for appointing nurses based on their seniority, passing out batches and intelligence.
ICC rejects case filed against Bangladesh govt: FM
The International Criminal Court has rejected a case, which brought allegation of crimes against humanity against the Bangladesh government, as the court found no legal grounds for such accusation.
GDP growth not translated into job creation: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue on Wednesday said that the higher economic growth in recent years had not translated into employment generation which was a major concern for the economy.
Small retailers blame syndicates for price hike, adulteration
Retailers in the capital’s kitchen markets alleged on Wednesday that a few syndicates comprised of local muscleman and wholesalers were involved in price manipulation and adulteration during Ramadan to make super profits.
