ZIHAD’S DEATH IN RAILWAY COLONY WELL : HC asks govt to pay compensation
The High Court on Thursday directed the government to pay compensations to the family of minor boy Zihad who died after falling into a 600-foot deep abandoned well at Shahjahanpur railway colony in the capital on December 26, 2014.
Save railway from plunderers: CPD, SPB
Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Thursday called on the people to get united to save Bangladesh Railway from the ‘plunderers.’ The CPB and SPB leaders also protested against the newly declared train fare hikes at a rally in front of the National Press Club.
Save railway from plunderers: CPD, SPB
Leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh and Socialist Party of Bangladesh on Thursday called on the people to get united to save Bangladesh Railway from the ‘plunderers.’ The CPB and SPB leaders also protested against the newly declared train fare hikes at a rally in front of the National Press Club.
Ensure quality education, says president
President Abdul Hamid on Thursday said that education will turn into certificate-based only if the quality of education is not ensured and hoped that all concerned including University Grants Commission would come forward with specific work-plan to ensure quality of education.
Mobile cos lost 18 lakh subscribers in Jan amid biometric re-registration
The number of country’s active mobile phone users declined by 18 lakh in January as all private mobile operators witnessed shrinking of their subscriber’s base amid the ongoing biometric re-registration of SIMs.
Commercial establishments also must take DIFE licence
The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) is now working to bring commercial establishments under its registration system as per labour rules to ensure labour rights in the business firms.
Deadly Turkey 'terror attack' targets military in Ankara
An explosion hit military vehicles at an intersection in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Wednesday evening, officials said, in what the military called a terror attack.
Advanced Russian spy plane now in Syria
For the first time, Russia has deployed to Syria what the U.S. believes is one of its most advanced reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft.
At Mexican-U.S. border, Pope delivers a stinging critique
For much of his five-day trip in Mexico, Pope Francis has played the role of friendly pastor, smiling for selfies, kissing babies and encouraging the youth not to fall prey to the drug trade.
Glenn Beck: God killed Scalia so Cruz could win
Glenn Beck believes that God brought about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in order to encourage Americans to vote for Ted Cruz.
