5,000 RMG workers fired from jobs
Around 5,000 readymade garment workers have been fired from their jobs for their alleged involvement in the recent labour unrest for wage hike in labour-intensive industrial belts of Ashulia, Savar, Gazipur and Narayanganj.
PM hosts tea party for foreign diplomats
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday hosted a tea party at Gana Bhaban in honour of foreign diplomats and heads of different missions and representatives of international organisations. She hosted the tea party for them at the south lawn of Gana Bhaban, the official residence of the prime minister, in Dhaka in the afternoon.
Maduro says a US-led 'coup' is behind the political upheaval in Venezuela
As Venezuela's chaotic political situation continues and the world picks sides, President Nicolas Maduro is alleging the United States orchestrated a coup to remove him from the helm of the embattled nation.
Wall Street Journal: Trump skeptical border deal can be made
President Donald Trump said he doubts lawmakers will reach a deal over new border wall funding that he would accept and said he will build the wall anyway with emergency powers if necessary, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Do duties properly or quit
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday issued a strict warning to government physicians and nurses to do their respective duties properly or quit their jobs.
All eyes on DU syndicate meet
All eyes are now on the Dhaka University syndicate meeting scheduled for Tuesday to approve the draft amendments to the central student union constitution and the electoral code of conduct for the long awaited DUCSU polls to be held on March 11.
Barrister Mainul released on bail
Former caretaker government adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein was released from jail on bail on Sunday night, 97 days after his arrest for making 'offensive comment' against journalist Masuda Bhatti.
No internet package with less than three-day validity: BTRC
From the first day of the next month, no mobile phone operator will be allowed to offer internet packages with less than a three-day validity.
Shape up or ship out, PM warns doctors, nurses
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday issued a strict warning to government physicians and nurses to do their respective duties properly or quit their jobs.
Bank of England blocks Maduro's $1.2B gold withdrawal - report
The Bank of England has blocked Nicolas Maduro's officials from withdrawing $1.2 billion worth of gold, Bloomberg reported, dealing a further blow to the embattled Venezuelan President as he tries to salvage his authority.
